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
Scotland
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
Last Minute Weekend Away in Ayrshire
Our backup plan was a weekend away in Scotland. We left home a little after 16:15 on Friday night, and set off for Ayr. Ayr is so far away from Cirencester (360 miles) that when I google “Cirencester to Ayr” instead of bringing up Google maps it shows me flights from Bristol to Glasgow. But I like my driving. Continue reading
Soraidh, Alba!
Today, after a little bit of Scottish city sightseeing, I made it back to England and after a drive of 238 miles I’ve arrived in Preston, Lancashire, to grab a few hours rest before I drive to work. Continue reading
Back on the Mainland
The best part of 120 miles without much in the way of traffic and I did the whole journey from Strathpeffer to Perth without stopping. Would have been quite a scenic drive had it not been dark… Continue reading
Isle of Lewis Sightseeing
I’ve often heard it said you get four seasons in one day fairly frequently in the Outer Hebrides. Yesterday was no exception to this. Friday was a day of contrasts; rain in the morning and Sunshine in the afternoon. Continue reading
Scenic Drive Through Harris & Lewis
This morning I am in my final Hebridean destination before I return to the mainland and start driving back down South. Yesterday after a 135 mile drive and a ferry journey I reached Stornoway. Continue reading