Scotland 2018 Planning

[VPS]

I was sure you could take them into any branch and change them but maybe it's too late for that. I'm sure another AFFer will help.

 

[Denali]

You just made me go look at our English money - we have 70 pounds of old notes !

They are changing to polymer so I suspect there will be a new note soon for 50 soon so be warned.

Went to Bank of Scotland yesterday and they wouldn't exchange unless I had a UK bank account.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I was sure you could take them into any branch and change them but maybe it's too late for that. I'm sure another AFFer will help.

No. Banks no longer accept them. Only BoE now.

 

[Flashback]

They are changing to polymer so I suspect there will be a new note soon for 50 soon so be warned.

Went to Bank of Scotland yesterday and they wouldn't exchange unless I had a UK bank account.

£20 notes will go first, they're still some time away. £50? Who knows!

Are you travelling through London at all? Happy to help.

 

[Flashback]

No. Banks no longer accept them. Only BoE now.

Not true, my bank had no issues accepting JT's notes a few weeks back

 

[TheRealTMA]

They are changing to polymer so I suspect there will be a new note soon for 50 soon so be warned.

Went to Bank of Scotland yesterday and they wouldn't exchange unless I had a UK bank account.

Btw: be wary of Scottish Pounds. Many shops in England won’t accept them even though they are legal tender. Spend them before you leave Scotland.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Not true, my bank had no issues accepting JT's notes a few weeks back

yes but you have an account with them, no?

 

[Geegeela]

That's inexcusable by Travelex,

Here's the reference that some my find useful.

Banknotes | Bank of England

 

[drron]

But I have a sister living in Devon.She is welcome to them.

 

[Denali]

Our first Coo!

 

[TheRealTMA]

Our first Coo!

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Loverly!

 

[TheRealTMA]

But I have a sister living in Devon.She is welcome to them.

She needs new wallpaper too?

 

[drron]

Yes she'll wallpaper her English bank account with them!

 

[Denali]

Yes, the Glenfiditch ladies toilets sitting room is impressive.

 

[Denali]

I got to pour myself a bottle of 20yr whiskey.

Edit. Added label.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I got to pour myself a bottle of 18yr whiskey. Will put the label on it soon.

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Don’t tell us. Label says “MINE”.

 

[Denali]

Did the 4hr Pioneer tour at Glenfiditch, so glad I had a bagel at the visitor centre before it started.

Very disappointed in the gift shop, no polos or tees and lots of glassware, so didn't buy anything.



You're taken to a private room for a chat and first dram.



Then on the full tour. We were taken to some rooms where no cameras allowed, some for safety and some for security.




After the tour and you fill your own bottle (you get to choose the cask) then onto tasting with canapés.

12 to 26yr whiskey. My poor husband, he had to drink mine as well.




And lastly, he pulled out a 30yr old.


What I learnt today was for it to be called Scotch Whiskey, it must be matured in barrels for 3yrs on Scottish soil.

 

[TheRealTMA]

What I learnt today was for it to be called Scotch Whiskey, it must be matured in barrels for 3yrs on Scottish soil.

Who would have thought?

But one never drinks that stuff for at least another 8 years.

PS: Don’t let the Scots hear you using “Whiskey”! You’ll get expelled.

What is the difference between whisky and whiskey? - whiskyforeveryone.com

 

[Pushka]

Who would have thought?

But one never drinks that stuff for at least another 8 years.

PS: Don’t let the Scots hear you using “Whiskey”! You’ll get expelled.

What is the difference between whisky and whiskey? - whiskyforeveryone.com

My son loves his Scotch. Only Scotch. Single Malt. Other son likes Bourbon. They have educated me.

 

[TheRealTMA]

My son loves his Scotch. Only Scotch. Single Malt. Other son likes Bourbon. They have educated me.

Pass it on! Not the single malt, of course.

There’s no hope for the “other” son.