Beach Day and Island Sight-Seeing
Today I had my shorts and t-shirt on for a day out, sight-seeing around the Isle of Bute. Continue reading
Scotland
I’m Walking On Sunshine
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
Room With A View: I’m Now On the Isle of Bute
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
Cycling Great Cumbrae
After 3 miles I arrived at Fintry Bay where there is a lovely little cafe serving ice creams, food, drinks. Perfect opportunity for refreshments. Continue reading
Comedy in Glasgow
Today I was in the audience for a recording of BBC Radio Scotland’s popular comedy programme, Breaking the News, at a venue in Glasgow. This week’s panel were: Ashley Storrie, Scott Agnew, Athena Kugblenu and Sam Lake Continue reading
Driving South
It is nearly 2 weeks ago that I returned home following my holiday in the Scottish highlands, but things have been so busy I’ve barely had time to take my photos off the camera! Continue reading
Back to the Highlands
After the ferry arrived in Scrabster at lunch time I opted for the scenic route to Lairg; I drove part of the North Coast 500 then took an inland route, which meant 40 miles of single track road, with frequent passing places. Continue reading
Socially Distanced Ferry Travel
Thursday was an early start with a good drive of almost 100 miles to get to Scrabster, to catch the ferry to Stromness, Orkney. Continue reading
In to Scotland
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
Largs and Great Cumbrae
We left our hotel early on Sunday and drove about 30 miles up the road to the coastal town of Largs. Continue reading