Puffin Cruise

Went out on Sunday morning for an RSPB cruise on the Firth of Forth. Sailed past the many islands off the coast and saw puffins and many other seabirds. Nice lunch at the Hawes Inn and saw the raft races which were on at the same time.

Loch Leven Half Marathon

Colin was out running again on Saturday - this time at the Loch Leven half marathon. Conditions were tough with rain for part of the run and then driving head-winds in the last 3 miles. The course was very scenic with lovely views of the loch but fairly hilly. Got round in a reasonable time of 1 hr 46 min which was 9 minutes better than 2 years earlier but 4 minutes off personal best for the distance.

Penicuik 10k

On Saturday Hannah played footie against South Queensferry and won 5 - 2. Colin ran in the Penicuik 10k in the afternoon getting round in 47 minutes - coming 96th of 190. On Sunday we went to Lauriston Castle for the Japanese Summer Blossoms Event.

Max is 12

Max had a birthday trail party at Blackford Hill. The trail was fun for everyone although the weather was really bad. Everyone squeezed into the car for the lunch and cake.

Great Edinburgh Run

Max and Hannah were running in the Mini and Junior Great Edinburgh runs at the Meadows. Hannah was on first in the junior run and got round here 1.4 km course in 8 minutes 24 seconds. Max got round 2.4 km in 10 minutes 40 seconds coming 106th boy of the 191 male runners.

Colin went orienteering at Vogrie in the afternoon and everyone else came along for a play at the playground and a round of crazy golf.