You know you've arrived when you get a mention in The Broons'
The Broons' have spoken outside their cartoon speech bubbles and some of what they have to say is hilarious. The whole family contributes with their favourite outings from No 10 Glebe Street and their But An' Ben.
Joe Broons' favourite is Glencoe and describes it as 'ane o' the most popular places in Scotland for climbers & walkers. There's something for a'body fae the wee Bairns to the auldest rambler like Grandpaw, he himsel' once known as the Rannoch Fox. Folk say it's because he kent the Glencoe hills an' Rannoch Moor like the back o' his hand. Masel', I think he got his nickname for scroungin' other folk's cheese sandwiches an' beers in the twa famous hotels the Kingshouse and the Clachaig'.
The Broons Days Oot! explores the vast riches of a nation without blowing the housekeeping, bringing effortless wit and authority to every expedition, from a ramble up Ben Nevis to a dander down the Royal Mile. Never once does a Broon character step out of character. Their days out are punctuated with tartan travel rugs, picnic hampers, boiled sweets for the car trips and knotted handkerchiefs for days on the beach. And yet, while this may reek of nostalgia for a bygone age, the 52 expeditions featured in the book remain unerringly relevant to the modern tourist itinerary. In a rare concession to the 21st century, the Broons even provide website details for the attractions they visit. The Broons are hitting the road for the ultimate nostalgia trip... a journey that celebrates the delights of our great nation and the values that bind us together. Even those folks who aren't familiar with The Broons will enjoy this. All round entertainment, even if you never set foot across the door !
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