Bored !

[Feelingoood]

I thought it was the teens and realised it’s me, I’m so bored. We live outside Edinburgh and I’m bored of traipsing round countryside, round here ( East Lothian) tho it is beautiful, I feel like I’ve done it a gazillion times. I’m bored of princes street and the royal mile. I don’t know where to go or what to do to not be bored!
There’s a slight hiccup in that Dh never wants to go anywhere, so I get exhausted trying to suggest stuff and motivate. And I run out of suggestions.
The teens are mega bored and don’t want to do anything, but I’m going a bit mad. Anyone have any ideas of where I can take them, or me!

How do you do links again? I’ve completely forgotten

I’m listening to the pouring rain in Glasgow and have just had the teen call of “what are we doing today”
Was thinking of heading to the Edinburgh botanicals to see the lights later on, is it worth it ? Years since we’ve been and might actually get lost.

I love Dunbar, the (remains of the) castle, harbour and beach are worth exploring.

Yes, Dunbar is lovely. Lauderdale Park is good for wee ones and the cafe is v nice.
The beach is good for sea glass.

@giggly

I’m listening to the pouring rain in Glasgow and have just had the teen call of “what are we doing today” Was thinking of heading to the Edinburgh botanicals to see the lights later on, is it worth it ? Years since we’ve been and might actually get lost.

Yes, it was really good although I think you need to book tickets? On street parking was plentiful and free, but beware of the insane food and drink prices!

When it's less wet (the roof leaks badly!) what about climbing at Ratho? If no one climbs yet the clip & climb is a good option. The arena is very cold this time of year so expect to buy hot choc from the cafe!
There's also great access to the canal from there for a good walk to lengthen your stay.

@giggly the botanics lights are nice if you’ve never been. It’s not cheap and I don’t think I’d go a second time for that reason. Is it not fully booked?

Borders here and by fuck am I bored of hills, trees and sheep I wanna see traffic, people, big buildings!

We're in isolation though so might get the painting and diy done instead... Or maybe the subscription puzzle books my mum bought me two years ago

If you're in Glasgow, this is my favourite quirky attraction - even the teens might find it interesting: www.sharmanka.com/Home/Welcome.html

DS just announced that he wants to go somewhere on train tomorrow
I’m thinking Glasgow. I don’t really know it all that well apart from shopping/drinking trips and a couple of visits to the science museum.
Any recommendations of stuff to do/see within an easy reach from the train station?

DS is 9 btw. So it’s got to be kid friendly stuff… TIA

What’s super about this thread is the places that aren’t on the main visit Scotland site!
There’s a garden centre in east Linton smee something I’m running out of batteries with a nice walk round the lake and a cake shop. And lots of space for wee ones to run around and annoy the shoppers😂

The canyon,
Borders here and by fuck am I bored of hills, trees and sheep grin I wanna see traffic, people, big buildings!

This did make me laugh! 😂😂😂

Axe throwing?

Smeaton garden centre, lovely!

@WouldBeGood

Axe throwing?

Winner! We went with laser tag guns for the house & I bet an axe is a lot bloody quieter!

TheCanyon

Susurrar Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art is handy & mine always find something weird/wonderful.

Its murder trying to entertain teenagers. So much better when they are older and can entertain themselves. I cant think of anything my teens enjoyed that involved us

Teenager 1 stayed in bed until 2pm yesterday. It rained all day. I didn't have the heart to force them to get up just to walk in the rain again

I know! Better weather today huzzah! But teens ( and Dp) still in bed.
Here’s hoping I can drag them out to one of these excellent suggestions! ( who am I kidding) may just do some axe throwing !
What are you up to?

Went to bonnie badger in gullane ( with chums not teens) I recommend i - very civilised - all dark blue and trendy. Almost felt human after a cocktail! ( until the bill came!) 😂😂

Had hoped to get to Glasgow today. I’m aiming for the moon next, might be easier!

I've taken a drive to pick up the steak pie. DS1 (21) still in bed. DS2 (20) away to go and pick up his girlfriend and I think do some shopping/mooching in town and go for dinner. Dh at work. I think i'll just grab a bit of lunch and do some housework. Much excitement here!

We like a day out at the Kelpies too, although my DC is younger and still entertained by the big swing park at the Helix, might not hold the same appeal for teens. There's always the designer outlet centre at Livingston if you fancy a day at the sales and the weather is a bit crap.

I’ve managed to persuade DP to come for a night away tomorrow! Woohoo! Random premier inn, but a change of bloody scene!

Thanks to this thread, we might take a trip to Smeaton Garden Centre. Or Klondike at Mortonhall - as that's closer.

My Primary aged kids (and I) love Almond Valley. Not sure teens would though.

Is snow tubing on at the ski centre?