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Tag Archives: Scotland

EDINBURGH CASTLE

Posted on December 4, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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PILLARS & PLEATS

Posted on November 25, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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THE SOUND OF RAASAY WITHOUT CHIPS

Posted on November 23, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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QUIRAING: PEAKS & PINNACLES

Posted on November 21, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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ROAD TO ISLE OF SKYE

Posted on November 20, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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GLEN NEVIS TO AN STEALL BAN

Posted on November 17, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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BAGGING A MUNRO

Posted on November 14, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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ROAD TO FORT WILLIAM

Posted on November 14, 2014 by cpickvance

03 Nov 2014
A day in images: Continue reading →

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RESEARCHING & PLANNING

Posted on November 9, 2014 by cpickvance

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 →

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