Another Scottish island

Old Jul 26th 2016, 8:43 pm
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I have a cousin that lives on Stornoway, moved up there from Glasgow so he could raise his son more "traditionally"
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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 !
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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


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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.


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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 !
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You have any pics please Scot47?
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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.
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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 !
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Originally Posted by scot47
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 !
Can't wait to go to Islay myelf......Laphroaig my favourite whisky!
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It was a shock after Bute. Very rural. I like the fleshpots of urban life - bars, café and shops !
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It was a shock after Bute. Very rural. I like the fleshpots of urban life - bars, café and shops !
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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.
Postcard?
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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..
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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.
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