Daily Archives: August 24, 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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