Scotland tour 2016
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Scotland tour 2016
I have put pictures of each overnight stop on a map. Hopefully the link works.
I noticed that when I have used a place google knows about it adds other peeps photos. Oh well mine seem to be the first ones to come up.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mi ... sp=sharing
Other pics to follow - I've worked out where they were all taken. Just have to select, resize and upload them. No idea how others have done this on the move. Geniuses.
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Yes - Resizing, uploading to PhotoBucket, pasting links etc is a chore when you have a few hundred to go in a report, but it's well worth it, I still flick through some of our old tours and can't believe what we did in a short time.
Yours looks like a comprehensive trip, definitely post more photos up
The Fionnphort site looks nice, and it looks like the Loch Indaal wild-camping spot was just about exactly where we stopped too!
Yours looks like a comprehensive trip, definitely post more photos up
The Fionnphort site looks nice, and it looks like the Loch Indaal wild-camping spot was just about exactly where we stopped too!
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Love Scotland
Thanks for posting. ,
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Jealous, I am!!!!! Debs you seen this?
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The trip started ceremoniously as we departed from two days of celebrating my mother-in-law's 90th at a lovely hotel near Gloucester, Tortworth Court.
Hello Scotland
First ferry, all very excited, off to Dunoon
Not a CalMac ferry, a rarity
Liking these scottish roads. B836 scenic route.
Returned to Bongo and spirits quickly dampened by a little blue river from behind the driver's seat.
At this point photos stopped and Bongo survival took priority! --- Interlude follows ---
Back on the road, passing Loch Awe
Over the wilderness leading into Glencoe
On the right is Aonach Eagach Ridge, a committing walk which I did moons ago. Everything became seriously mountainous as we headed towards Glencoe
Clachaig Inn, Glencoe famous for THE massacre.
2016
1982 When I thought all camping was what we now know as wild camping. Spot the orange tents!
Glencoe Folk museum, beware of low hanging roof
Finally we pop over Loch Linnhe on the Corran Ferry for our first proper holiday night
Excuse me please
Chugged up the West coast of Loch Linnhe but we found most camping spots that appealed blocked off and ended up round the corner on the south side of Loch Eil.
And glimpsed the Jacobite opposite
Inverlochy castle, nr Fortwilliam. Its free!
Glen Nevis, well worth the drive then walk, even in the rain!
It is a hanging valley, above is looking into the valley, below is looking at the stream which drops steeply away
It is pretty
Path is a bit dodgey in iffy in places, Mrs M opted out here.
Everybody else gets into a scottish traffic jamb and we were no exception
Should've been in the other lane which is going faster
Day before our steam train ride we took a walk the up the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, except the weather was so bad I couldn't see one end from the other
Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument was covered in scaffolding
but there was a certain atmosphere about Loch Sheil - damp
Hello Scotland
First ferry, all very excited, off to Dunoon
Not a CalMac ferry, a rarity
Liking these scottish roads. B836 scenic route.
Returned to Bongo and spirits quickly dampened by a little blue river from behind the driver's seat.
At this point photos stopped and Bongo survival took priority! --- Interlude follows ---
Back on the road, passing Loch Awe
Over the wilderness leading into Glencoe
On the right is Aonach Eagach Ridge, a committing walk which I did moons ago. Everything became seriously mountainous as we headed towards Glencoe
Clachaig Inn, Glencoe famous for THE massacre.
2016
1982 When I thought all camping was what we now know as wild camping. Spot the orange tents!
Glencoe Folk museum, beware of low hanging roof
Finally we pop over Loch Linnhe on the Corran Ferry for our first proper holiday night
Excuse me please
Chugged up the West coast of Loch Linnhe but we found most camping spots that appealed blocked off and ended up round the corner on the south side of Loch Eil.
And glimpsed the Jacobite opposite
Inverlochy castle, nr Fortwilliam. Its free!
Glen Nevis, well worth the drive then walk, even in the rain!
It is a hanging valley, above is looking into the valley, below is looking at the stream which drops steeply away
It is pretty
Path is a bit dodgey in iffy in places, Mrs M opted out here.
Everybody else gets into a scottish traffic jamb and we were no exception
Should've been in the other lane which is going faster
Day before our steam train ride we took a walk the up the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, except the weather was so bad I couldn't see one end from the other
Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument was covered in scaffolding
but there was a certain atmosphere about Loch Sheil - damp
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Good one, I recognise a few of those places
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Prompt start for the trip on The Jacobite (Hogwarts express fame)
Because I only planned a few weeks in advance I could not book the steam train in both directions so we had 4 hours to use up in Mallaig. Kind forum users advised that this was 3 hours 55 minutes too long.
Mrs M and I went in search of food and found the Claichain Inn, just about the furthest food from the train station. A necessity because the Jacobite, bless the wheezing metal monster had to take a couple of rests en route, as well as reversing back down a slope for a second run up, so we arrived a little late in Mallaig and those "lucky" ones catching steam back were in a panic.
So a scooby, sorry, Muz snack was in order.
Some local trades
How did they get that there?
Memorial to those lost at sea
More time to wander round Mallaig
We spent 6 hours in Mallaig! The wheezing metal monster breathed its last breath somewhere on its return trip to Forth William blocking the line. The overnight Caledonian sleeper could not start its trip, our train couldn't move and more to the point I had planned to bleed Bongo after his earlier leak.
We ended up on a coach back to Fort William along the Road to the Isles. A superbly scenic road which I didn't have to drive now. Every cloud .....
Because I only planned a few weeks in advance I could not book the steam train in both directions so we had 4 hours to use up in Mallaig. Kind forum users advised that this was 3 hours 55 minutes too long.
Mrs M and I went in search of food and found the Claichain Inn, just about the furthest food from the train station. A necessity because the Jacobite, bless the wheezing metal monster had to take a couple of rests en route, as well as reversing back down a slope for a second run up, so we arrived a little late in Mallaig and those "lucky" ones catching steam back were in a panic.
So a scooby, sorry, Muz snack was in order.
Some local trades
How did they get that there?
Memorial to those lost at sea
More time to wander round Mallaig
We spent 6 hours in Mallaig! The wheezing metal monster breathed its last breath somewhere on its return trip to Forth William blocking the line. The overnight Caledonian sleeper could not start its trip, our train couldn't move and more to the point I had planned to bleed Bongo after his earlier leak.
We ended up on a coach back to Fort William along the Road to the Isles. A superbly scenic road which I didn't have to drive now. Every cloud .....
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Off up to the Isle of Sky from Fort William.
The incredibly poignant Commando Memorial
Off to the original ferry crossing to Skye, none of this modern bridge business.
Skye is over the water. It is the original crossing because it is the shortest but the drive is more interesting that the other crossings!
No booking on this ferry, just turn up and ding the bell if he is having a snooze on the other side
Drive on, drive off c/o a manually pushed turntable affair. It works but is a "matter of balance".
Captain's mate
Snooze time again
followed by a pleasant and damp introduction to Skye
Supporting the local producers
Sligochan campsite. Probably spectacular. Roof not up says it all.
Fortunately the hotel is not far away
Refuge
An indecisive decision
That's a bit better. Loch Harport, slightly less rainy
Might almost call this sunny
Not any more. Totardor
And a little detour to Flashader by Loch Greshornish
The Bongo grin is back
Mrs M, have a look at this bright thing in the sky over Skye
Modern Living (Flodigarry)
not so modern (Skye Museum of Island life)
Not joking, they are still here
Plenty of room for the 15 kids!
Kilt rock, so called because of its formation
These A roads aren't bad
Cullins, imagination required. They should be impressive.
Plenty of this flowing
Isleornsay
We found out why there are streams flowing out of every bank and hillside!
Ferry to Oban
Bikes with extra buoyancy
The incredibly poignant Commando Memorial
Off to the original ferry crossing to Skye, none of this modern bridge business.
Skye is over the water. It is the original crossing because it is the shortest but the drive is more interesting that the other crossings!
No booking on this ferry, just turn up and ding the bell if he is having a snooze on the other side
Drive on, drive off c/o a manually pushed turntable affair. It works but is a "matter of balance".
Captain's mate
Snooze time again
followed by a pleasant and damp introduction to Skye
Supporting the local producers
Sligochan campsite. Probably spectacular. Roof not up says it all.
Fortunately the hotel is not far away
Refuge
An indecisive decision
That's a bit better. Loch Harport, slightly less rainy
Might almost call this sunny
Not any more. Totardor
And a little detour to Flashader by Loch Greshornish
The Bongo grin is back
Mrs M, have a look at this bright thing in the sky over Skye
Modern Living (Flodigarry)
not so modern (Skye Museum of Island life)
Not joking, they are still here
Plenty of room for the 15 kids!
Kilt rock, so called because of its formation
These A roads aren't bad
Cullins, imagination required. They should be impressive.
Plenty of this flowing
Isleornsay
We found out why there are streams flowing out of every bank and hillside!
Ferry to Oban
Bikes with extra buoyancy
Chris with BertieB
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Ferry to Mallaig, not Oban, from Skye! We were getting to know Mallaig too well.
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Bongoing at its very best, thanks for sharing great pics.
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Aye, some nice photos there. The first shot of the Glenfinnan viaduct is very good. And I like the seafood platter you had at Mallaig
That Glenelg ferry is, erm, interesting too isn't it
That Glenelg ferry is, erm, interesting too isn't it
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Thanks Muz n Bob.
The misty moisty weather gives that viaduct picture an interesting atmosphere and the Glenelg ferry, with its honesty box coffee pot was a massive highlight. Just oozed community and friendliness. Passionate about supporting that sort of enterprise - gives proper character to a place.
and yes, I thought of team Muz when tucking into the snack in Mallaig
Next up ... Ardnamurchan Peninsula and Mull. Mull was awesome and we enjoyed a fantastic improvement in the weather.
The misty moisty weather gives that viaduct picture an interesting atmosphere and the Glenelg ferry, with its honesty box coffee pot was a massive highlight. Just oozed community and friendliness. Passionate about supporting that sort of enterprise - gives proper character to a place.
and yes, I thought of team Muz when tucking into the snack in Mallaig
Next up ... Ardnamurchan Peninsula and Mull. Mull was awesome and we enjoyed a fantastic improvement in the weather.
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I love Mull, not for the island of Mull itself but for the places you can get to from there - Staffa, Iona, Ulva etc. If you get chance, go to Ulva from Ulva Ferry and have a wee snack at The Boathouse there, it's epic.
Also from Mallaig, try the Old Forge at Knoydart, you'll need a ferry even though it's on the mainland, well worth it and they normally take you on a wildlife spotting cruise on the return journey.
Also from Mallaig, try the Old Forge at Knoydart, you'll need a ferry even though it's on the mainland, well worth it and they normally take you on a wildlife spotting cruise on the return journey.
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Wonderful story so far ...
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Ferry into Mallaig from Skye and then we took the picturesque route south into the Ardnamurchan Peninsula
The train line viaduct at the end of Loch Nan Uamh.
We had a couple of trips over this pretty part of the line as the steam train had to have a couple of goes at getting up the hill!
Heading along the Ardnamurchan peninsula is Ben Hiant, an old volcano.
Being shy here, hiding in the clouds
Mingary Castle - No visitors, I wonder why.
Ardnamurchan Campsite, Kilchoan.
Mull is over the water
Mull in a rainbow
Lighthouse at the tip of Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Glad about the traffic control
hmmm, a big hooter
Thought goats ate grass
Waiting for the ferry at Kilchoan to go Tobermory (Mull)
Ben Hiant now visible in the background
Isle of Mull
Approaching Tobermory
Coloured Houses of Tobermory
Pays to read the small print
and to check out the boat before hiring
Pretty picture, near Knock, Loch Na Keal
Nice place to stop for a cuppa
Congestion, nearly!
So where is the strong road?
I'm sure geologists could explain this
Fidden Farm campsite, near Fionnphort. Paradise
Evening visitors
I spy with my little eye, something beginning with B
Famous split rock in Fionnphort - Its big!
We took the very quick foot ferry over to Iona. The atmosphere is something I have not experienced anywhere else and can't put into words. There is a small but strong community which lives on, delivering charity across the world.
They renovated, pretty much rebuilt, the abbey.
Abbey, founded by St Columba in 563AD.
This sea grass growing in the wall is a good thing! It shows that all the renovations have not prevented the wall from breathing, which is good.
Not everything is in such good condition
Celtic cross, a trademark
Beach on Iona
We then took a boat to Staffa, not one of the many double decker plastic ones, but a traditional wooden boat which turned out to be run by men from Iona. Such kind generous people eeking out a living after CalMac took over all the ferry routes.
Same rock formation (basalt, I think) as the Giant's Causeway, N Ireland.
Fingal's Cave, inspiration for Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture when he visited these parts.
Mrs M didn't fancy the path up onto Staffa
so she was given a personal tour of the island by boat
while I checked out the puffins
and the sights.
Mull from top of Staffa
Mrs M had to share her cruise with other on the trip home
and a little chillax as the sun sets back at paradise camp site
Did we like school or not? Local children probably don't appreciate their primary school!
National speed limit - at last we can let Bongo have his head on these "A" roads
though I suspect there must be a turning somewhere
Ducks, didn't anybody tell you it is too busy to play on the A849
Have a coffee and homemade scone instead.
Ben More, highest peak on Mull
Ben = mountain. More = big.
Back to Craignure for the ferry
with a stop off to go round Duart Castle
new bathroom
definite improvement over the original gardrobe (at the end on the right). That corridor is the thickness of the wall - they meant business
At the start of the holiday we drove to the top of Loch Linnhe. Here we are looking up the other end of the Loch from Duart Castle on Mull.
Unfortunately the camp site in Craignure was full, didn't fancy any wild camp possibilities so slummed it in the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa. Couldn't complain about the view.
And we were glad we had booked the ferry to Oban. For once it was busy
A parting view of the southern tip of Lismore (I think), which we could not squeeze into the itinerary during the Fort William days.
The train line viaduct at the end of Loch Nan Uamh.
We had a couple of trips over this pretty part of the line as the steam train had to have a couple of goes at getting up the hill!
Heading along the Ardnamurchan peninsula is Ben Hiant, an old volcano.
Being shy here, hiding in the clouds
Mingary Castle - No visitors, I wonder why.
Ardnamurchan Campsite, Kilchoan.
Mull is over the water
Mull in a rainbow
Lighthouse at the tip of Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Glad about the traffic control
hmmm, a big hooter
Thought goats ate grass
Waiting for the ferry at Kilchoan to go Tobermory (Mull)
Ben Hiant now visible in the background
Isle of Mull
Approaching Tobermory
Coloured Houses of Tobermory
Pays to read the small print
and to check out the boat before hiring
Pretty picture, near Knock, Loch Na Keal
Nice place to stop for a cuppa
Congestion, nearly!
So where is the strong road?
I'm sure geologists could explain this
Fidden Farm campsite, near Fionnphort. Paradise
Evening visitors
I spy with my little eye, something beginning with B
Famous split rock in Fionnphort - Its big!
We took the very quick foot ferry over to Iona. The atmosphere is something I have not experienced anywhere else and can't put into words. There is a small but strong community which lives on, delivering charity across the world.
They renovated, pretty much rebuilt, the abbey.
Abbey, founded by St Columba in 563AD.
This sea grass growing in the wall is a good thing! It shows that all the renovations have not prevented the wall from breathing, which is good.
Not everything is in such good condition
Celtic cross, a trademark
Beach on Iona
We then took a boat to Staffa, not one of the many double decker plastic ones, but a traditional wooden boat which turned out to be run by men from Iona. Such kind generous people eeking out a living after CalMac took over all the ferry routes.
Same rock formation (basalt, I think) as the Giant's Causeway, N Ireland.
Fingal's Cave, inspiration for Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture when he visited these parts.
Mrs M didn't fancy the path up onto Staffa
so she was given a personal tour of the island by boat
while I checked out the puffins
and the sights.
Mull from top of Staffa
Mrs M had to share her cruise with other on the trip home
and a little chillax as the sun sets back at paradise camp site
Did we like school or not? Local children probably don't appreciate their primary school!
National speed limit - at last we can let Bongo have his head on these "A" roads
though I suspect there must be a turning somewhere
Ducks, didn't anybody tell you it is too busy to play on the A849
Have a coffee and homemade scone instead.
Ben More, highest peak on Mull
Ben = mountain. More = big.
Back to Craignure for the ferry
with a stop off to go round Duart Castle
new bathroom
definite improvement over the original gardrobe (at the end on the right). That corridor is the thickness of the wall - they meant business
At the start of the holiday we drove to the top of Loch Linnhe. Here we are looking up the other end of the Loch from Duart Castle on Mull.
Unfortunately the camp site in Craignure was full, didn't fancy any wild camp possibilities so slummed it in the Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa. Couldn't complain about the view.
And we were glad we had booked the ferry to Oban. For once it was busy
A parting view of the southern tip of Lismore (I think), which we could not squeeze into the itinerary during the Fort William days.
Chris with BertieB
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