Another Scottish island
Jul 26th 2016 | 8:43 am
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Re: Another Scottish island
I have a cousin that lives on Stornoway, moved up there from Glasgow so he could raise his son more "traditionally"
Jul 29th 2016 | 9:37 pm
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The two islands that are most "urban" and most developed are Bute and Lewis. The others are too rural for my taste. I like being in an urban setting with shops, libraries and buses !
Jul 30th 2016 | 8:08 am
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Next month I hope to go and pay tribute to the dead at Glenfinnan. I shal lhave to dodge the Harry Potter fans who now swamp the place because of the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Glenfinnan Monument
Glenfinnan Monument
Aug 16th 2016 | 5:35 pm
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I am off today to add to my list of Scottish islands. This one is The Isle of Gigha - off the Kintyre Pensinsula. Quite far south, but still in the Gaeltacht. Accessible by public transport. The Glasgow-Campbeltown bus stops at Tayinloan and from there we have a Calmac ferry to Gigha.
One of my female admirers is accompanying me.
One of my female admirers is accompanying me.
Apr 20th 2017 | 6:00 am
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I just got back from a trip to islay, Jura and Arran. I had hoped to visit the cottage on Jura that Viscount Astor lent to George Orwell. Too remote for my ancient legs. 3 miles on a dirt track followed by 3 miles cross-country. Maybe an approach by sea next time !
Islay was interesting. Arran was like a part of the Home Counties ! That is not something positive !
Islay was interesting. Arran was like a part of the Home Counties ! That is not something positive !
Apr 20th 2017 | 11:50 am
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You have any pics please Scot47?
Apr 20th 2017 | 6:38 pm
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I do not take photos. I never solved the problem of what to DO with them. I am wary of friends and relatives who obsessively show everyone their holiday snaps.
Apr 20th 2017 | 6:39 pm
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I hope to get to a few more this summer perm any two from Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Eigg and Muck. Maybe Rum as well !
Apr 22nd 2017 | 9:54 am
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I just got back from a trip to islay, Jura and Arran. I had hoped to visit the cottage on Jura that Viscount Astor lent to George Orwell. Too remote for my ancient legs. 3 miles on a dirt track followed by 3 miles cross-country. Maybe an approach by sea next time !
Islay was interesting. Arran was like a part of the Home Counties ! That is not something positive !
Islay was interesting. Arran was like a part of the Home Counties ! That is not something positive !
Apr 26th 2017 | 4:31 am
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It was a shock after Bute. Very rural. I like the fleshpots of urban life - bars, café and shops !
Apr 26th 2017 | 8:21 pm
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Apr 27th 2017 | 7:26 am
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So happy you managed to retire and are enjoying yourself. I also hope to retire in about 8 more years in Scotland. Isle of Bute looks very nice..
May 7th 2017 | 6:12 pm
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Off again today. Not an island this time but the town of Ayr. "Auld Ayr, wham neer a toon surpasses, fir honest men and bonnie lasses."
I shall be joining the other pilgrims visiting the shrines to Mr Burns, including the Kirk at Alloway and the brig that saved Tam O'Shanter from the coven of witches.
I shall be joining the other pilgrims visiting the shrines to Mr Burns, including the Kirk at Alloway and the brig that saved Tam O'Shanter from the coven of witches.
