Road Trip Day 6 - Dundee

Today is a day trip to the Dundee area which promises to be quite an adventure, despite the hour-long drive. Along the way, about 10 miles out of Scone, we serendipitously stumbled upon an Antique Centre, and given our shared fondness for exploring such places, we decided to take a look.

To our great delight, this Antique Centre turned out to be a real gem. We were among the first customers to step through the door, and we were greeted with an extensive selection of jewellery. I became particularly enthralled by the jewellery section and spent a full hour admiring the pieces on display. And then, I found it—the perfect amethyst ring I had been hoping for. It felt like serendipity, as this ring would serve as a special reminder of my father and our strong ties to Scotland. Having lived in Scotland for a while in the 2000s and having ancestral roots in Perth, it felt fitting to find such a meaningful piece during our travels. The fact that the ring fit me perfectly was the icing on the cake. It was truly a memorable and sentimental find.

Our journey then took us to Dundee, where our mission was to find an extender lead for Sophie, Mum's dog. We headed to Pets at Home store for that purpose. After successfully locating the pet supply, it was time for another quest—finding a Dundee cake, a delightful treat to bring back from Dundee for mum's Christmas. The easiest place to obtain one was at Clark's bakery, and we were in for a treat because they had just baked some fresh that morning!

However, the adventure didn't end there. We had quite the amusing time trying to find the bakery, including navigating streets that were closed off and circling a block on foot in search of the store, only to discover it on the other side of the street with the entrance accessible from a different road. It was a bit of a comical journey, but in the end, it was definitely worth the effort for the delicious Dundee cake we found and the chocolate eclair I treated myself to.

Our last stop of the day was at the Jam Factory north of Dundee, known as "Mackays." Mum had an absolute blast exploring this place. They had some fantastic deals, such as 12 jars for £7, and a selection of other specials. It seems we left with quite the haul—around 25 jars of jams and chutneys! That should certainly keep her well-stocked for a while and provide some delightful Christmas presents for friends and family. It sounds like it was a fruitful visit, both in terms of the finds and the fun Mum had while shopping.

The journey back to the campsite was uneventful, and despite the traffic starting to pick up around 4 pm, it was relatively smooth sailing, especially as we traveled mainly on the motorway between Dundee and Perth. Once we were back at the camp, we spent the evening catching up with family back home, observing fellow campers as they set up their sites, and enjoying some episodes of "Sanditon." It sounds like a relaxed and enjoyable way to wind down after a day of exploration and shopping.