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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Portsoy, Castles and Cows!
Taking the piss again with free parking! This time right on the shore. 10 minutes walk into town and a quick visit to the local ale establishment. Then got invited in by a couple of locals to assist them with … Continue reading
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The Hunt for Nessie
Avoided Loch Ness on the way North, so took a minor detour down the quieter Eastern side on our way South. Have seen plenty of fatties wallowing around in the shallows but held out hope of spotting the fabled beast … Continue reading
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Dunrobin Castle and the Moray Firth
Contrary to opinion, Dunrobin is not a home for retired thieves! The Earl of Sutherland, however, has clearly amassed a fair wad of cash over the years. Continuing to supplement his considerable expenses by collecting fees from the hoi poloi … Continue reading
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Dunnett Head and John O’Groats
Turns out that John’s Goaty bits are just the furthest point from Lands End in Cornwall. Furthest point North on mainland UK is Dunnett Head. Diary note for future quiz comps! Weather Gods said no to anything other than mist, … Continue reading
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Far North Scotland – Talmine and Halladale
So after the Highland Games hillarity, time to head North again. Not a heap of North left before we get to the big blue thing now. The weather again continued to impress as the roads got steadily tighter. Even found … Continue reading
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Highland Games in Lochinver
Had no idea that we could make it this far North. Loose goal now is to complete a clockwise loop around the very top of Scotland before a scamper back down the East Coast to Edinburgh. The weather is being … Continue reading
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Malaig, The Isle of Skye and Gairloch
We had no real plans on this trip except, relax and enjoy! Van working perfectly, suitable supermarkets generally available, so deciding where to go is the hardest decision of the day. North was the obvious choice from the beginning but … Continue reading
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Lady Jacqueline of Glencoe!
Took the road out of Appin and continued North towards the highlands. We had always planned a visit to Jackie’s title heritage in this part of the world. Spent an our or so enjoying Jackie’s sprawling estate. Awesome conservation effort
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Edinburgh and beyond…..
Hotel bang in the middle of the city. Bags dropped off, bearings found, so off for a wander and a sing song in one of the local pubs! Too late for dinner so crisps and beer had to suffice! Woke … Continue reading
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1st Class train Kings Cross to Edinburgh – Shittish Rail style
We had been looking forward our trip to Scotland for months. 1st class Train booked well in advance, heaps cheaper than flights, plus no farting around with check in queues, baggage or getting to and from airports. Waved cheerio to … Continue reading
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