19 Nov 2014
“Let’s buy an apartment over there.” David pointed through the light rain down to Newtown. We were standing on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, which is more Fortress than Continue reading
Tag Archives: Scotland
PILLARS & PLEATS
13 Nov 2014
After an easy day yesterday, we jumped in the car and took a drive around the Trotternish Peninsular of northern Skye, heading for Kilt Rocks. Continue reading
THE SOUND OF RAASAY WITHOUT CHIPS
11 Nov 2014
“Eee, chips and curry sauce” David said sinking into his deepest darkest Lancashire accent. The smell of salted hot potato chips filled the air Continue reading
QUIRAING: PEAKS & PINNACLES
10 Nov 2014
“We certainly live on a blue planet.” I said looking out over the Sound of Raasay. The skies had cleared this morning, so ‘making hay’ as they say, we were on route to Continue reading
ROAD TO ISLE OF SKYE
08 Nov 2014
“Skye, you have some big shoes to fill!” I said thinking of Glen Coe as we pulled out of Fort William and headed towards the Western Highlands. Continue reading
GLEN NEVIS TO AN STEALL BAN
07 Nov 2014
“I’ve found the perfect place for lunch” said Dave before we had gone down for breakfast.
I chuckled, “That’s great. Where?”
“The Glen Nevis Inn” he wiggled Continue reading
BAGGING A MUNRO
05 Nov 2014
“A long walk at high altitude.” I announced looking at the perfectly clear blue sky from our breakfast table. According to the weather app, today will be our only Continue reading
ROAD TO FORT WILLIAM
03 Nov 2014
A day in images: Continue reading
RESEARCHING & PLANNING
28 Oct 2014
While David spent time sitting in on a voice-recording session for Fireman Sam, I spent time planning the next leg of our trip: Northumberland and Scotland! Continue reading
