Margaret Eilertson & Hamish McCollester

Margaret & Hamish

May 31, 2008

Margaret Eilertson & Hamish McCollester

Margaret & Hamish

May 31, 2008

Cheerio Everyone!

Thank you so much for venturing to our Honeymoon Homepage! Our wedding time is fast approaching and we are looking forward to it - especially to sharing it with you.

Many of you have asked us where we are “registered,” and it means so much to us that you’d like to help us start our lives together with your wonderful wishes. While gifts are not necessary, they are truly treasured and appreciated. We know this registry idea is quite out-of-the-ordinary, but when we thought about it, it made such sense! We have planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and if you have it in your heart to help us make it happen, we would be grateful beyond measure.

Additionally, we'd like you to know that this honeymoon registry site is safe and secure - as well as easy to use and reputable. Traveler's Joy has been endorsed by the likes of CNN and the New York Times for it's innovation and simplicity - it's all there on the site's homepage. We found that very reassuring!

We're going to England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales!!

We are so excited! Even though the exchange rate is not exactly working in our favor, we plan to spend two weeks exploring the United Kingdom, primarily Scotland. The original idea for our “first trip as a newly married couple” was to visit both the lands of our namesakes – Scotland and Norway – but that’s a bit much for one trip across the pond, don’t you think? So did we! So, being that Margaret’s new last name will be Scottish, that’s a great place to start … and we can save a Norwegian adventure for another time.

We’ve mapped out most of our trip here, but if you’ve ever been there and have a recommendation, please let us know. We want to make the absolute most of it!

Thank you so much for helping us celebrate this joyous time in our lives. We hope to see you at the wedding!

All our best!
Margaret and Hamish

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We will fly out of Minneapolis the afternoon of June 1st and arrive in London (via JFK in New York) by 9:30 the morning of June 2nd. And, after our glorious two weeks in the United Kingdom, we'll fly home June 16th from London straight to Los Angeles!
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June 2nd-3rd, Hame has chosen the snazzy Jurys Kensington Hotel in South Kensington, London, for our first two nights.
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"Tube" tickets! We've gotta explore "London's Underground."
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We've heard of some wonderful restaurants in London!
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So many London sites - so little time! Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey...
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You know what they say, when in London - GO TO THE THEATRE! We've reserved tickets for the play "Brief Encounter," Noel Cowards 1946 story about the lives and loves of three couples played out in the famous station tearoom. Romantic...
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We can't wait to see the English and Scottish countryside when we travel by rail from London to Edinburgh.
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June 4th-5th, This place looks so great! Two nights in The Glasshouse Edinburgh - an old structure with a modern glass housing. Like staying in a museum!
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The word is - there's been a new culinary revolution in this Scottish metro hot-spot. And we plan on joining in! Viva la meals!
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Time to explore the famous Edinburgh Castle! Must find the statues of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce!
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We're in Scotland for a week - let's motor! Over 4 days, we will make our way from Edinburgh up the coast to Aberdeen, west to Inverness and Loch Ness, then over to the Isle of Skye by way of Ullapool, then down to Glasgow. Rental & plenty-o-petrol!
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Castles - mystical Dunotarr Castle on the East Coast, romantic Balmoral Castle on Royal Deeside - the "sides" of the River Dee - and baronial Fyvie Castle, near the exquisite Pitmedden Gardens.
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June 6th, a starry night on the northeastern coast - a little town called Gardenstown, near Pennan. If you've seen the movie "Local Hero," this is the spot!
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They say the local faire in this summer resort town mustn't be passed up. Not that we'll be trying the haggis, but we'll be sure to find some tasty meals.
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Boat ride on Loch Ness. Here, Nessie, Nessie... : )
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June 7th, Night in Inverness or Loch Ness.
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We're hoping to find a nice little spot overlooking the famous Loch Ness. Who knows - maybe we'll catch a sighting of the town's local celebrity over a delicious dinner.
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You know what they say - when in Scotland - PLAY SOME GOLF! The finest greens in Scotland they say are at the Newton and the Nairn Dunbar courses. Too great to pass up.
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To the Isle of Skye we go!
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A Scottish tradition - fine malt whiskey! A tour of the famous Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye.
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We're not sure how much we'll actually be eating here, but we will definitely need to partake in the art of enjoying the Isle's legendary libation - drambuie!
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June 8th, The Isle of Skye - the quaint Flodigarry Country House Hotel.
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June 9th, Hotel Hilton in Glasgow.
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In Scotland's other big city, we're sure to find more than a few ways to tempt our palates.
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Train ride from Glasgow to Stranraer to catch the ferry to Ireland!
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Ferry ride from Stranraer to Belfast (2 hours).
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For our first night in Ireland, we'll need a great meal to go with our first proper pint of Guiness!
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June 10th, Europa Hotel in Belfast
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Dublin! We were told that we just had to see a play at the famed Gate Theatre. So we're going to check it out!
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June 11th-12th, Did you know U2's Bono and The Edge own a hotel in Dublin? If you know Hamish, you know we just gotta check it out! A bit spendy, but worth every penny!
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A couple evenings of hearty helpings of shepherd's pie and bangers and mash!
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And you know what they say - when in Ireland - DRINK LOTS OF GUINESS!
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Gotta take in some of these fun sights... cool city walking tours.
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Matching souvenir sweaters? Some argyle socks?
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Aw - Isn't that cute? : )
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Ta ta, Ireland! Cheerio, Wales! Can't wait to see the great views between the two by ferry.
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For some gustatory delights - and a Wales-of-a-good time!
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June 13th, Feeling romantic....a stately night in Churchstoke, Wales, at the Mellington Hall Hotel - the "Jewel of the Marches" - an 18th Century Victorian Gothic Mansion. Ooooh!
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Let's do something crafty!
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A hike in the countryside - let's bring a picnic!
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Heading back towards London.
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Apparently, a great education isn't the only thing you can get in Oxford. There are a couple of classic English pubs that have been here for centuries serving classic English faire.
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June 14th, Some wonderful R & R - a special stay in Oxford - where Hame's parents studied and fell in love all over again - at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel.
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STONEHENGE! If we can swing it - we'll try to see it. Wow.
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One recommend we've received is for tapas at El Parador in Mornington Crescent, London. Let's check it out.
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Wherever the wind blows us...
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Something wonderful!
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June 15th, Our last night - breezing back through London. We're staying at the highly recommended One Aldwych Hotel. Thank you, U.K.!
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