From Ettrick Bay I could see that there was a wildfire burning right here on Bute! I am surprised there are so many wildfires in Scotland at this time of year. The largest is in the Galloway Forest in South West Scotland. Other noteable ones include one on Skye and one North of Inverness. Continue reading
Today I had my shorts and t-shirt on for a day out, sight-seeing around the Isle of Bute. Continue reading
The sunny weather is continuing here on Bute and, while the day started off cold and windy, once the wind died down to nothing, it became quite warm, with my car registering 18.5 degrees this afternoon. I’m in the part of Scotland which will have the best of the sunny weather over the next few days too. Hooray! Continue reading
The weather today was really sunny but with a cold North Easterly breeze bringing in polar air. A case of wrap up warm. But in those moments where either the wind drops, or you get out of the wind, it’s actually really hot. Continue reading
I continued my journey North East. Effectively following the Great Glen Way (a cycling, hiking and canoe trail), which goes from Fort William to Inverness, the A82 is a great (and very scenic) road. Continue reading
In Oban I am staying in a hotel overlooking the bay with a view over to Kerrera opposite. Last time I stayed here I didn’t have a Sea view. What a difference it makes!! Continue reading
After a journey of 3 days I arrived yesterday evening on the Isle of Barra, in the Outer Hebrides. Continue reading
I’ve spent much of the last couple of days on the road, driving to Scotland for a week long holiday in the Outer Hebrides. At just under 500 miles the German border is closer to home than where I am… Continue reading