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Only 4? Pah! Ye of low boredom threshhold :lol-053: (or should that be high??
)This vid is how Neil discovered music by the Jezabels, they play on part of the sound track
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Only 4? Pah! Ye of low boredom threshhold :lol-053: (or should that be high??
)This vid is how Neil discovered music by the Jezabels, they play on part of the sound track
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Have a great time Rob.....When I was last up there I stopped by this Loch and got attacked by a monster I just managed to capture it on my camera.
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That looks like the famed Sock Less monster of the genus Tosserus Maximus.
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Where are you ? I've just rolled into fort bill and there only one van in here ? I thought there would be more peeps here taking advantage of these stars
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Hi Michelle,
i was up by the canal at the bottom of the staircase last night, 6/7 were parked there, could be there are some there tonight
John
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We drove along that way on Saturday morning but didn't see anyone on our route to Aviemore, back home in Argyll now and tired after a full weekend of water sport behind us, we did see loads of MH in Aviemore mind you 20+
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I see nobody in Scotland has been brave enough to track down the newly introduced Ginger Rodent beer to see what it tastes like.
I'd have thought Doombar fanatic, Robmac, might have been brave enough to give it a shot.
I'd have thought Doombar fanatic, Robmac, might have been brave enough to give it a shot.
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I see nobody in Scotland has been brave enough to track down the newly introduced Ginger Rodent beer to see what it tastes like.
I'd have thought Doombar fanatic, Robmac, might have been brave enough to give it a shot.
Didn't find the Ginger Rodent, but sure did find the Black Cuillin :tongue::tongue::tongue: and the Crofters Ale! :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue: Will be writing up me post shortly!
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I've vistited Scotland over 50 times now, and it has never disappointed. This trip however was the best we have ever had, so I will try and describe what we did for 8 days as briefly as I can;
Right, Here goes!
We headed up to Scotland leaving about 1400, by the time we got to Gretna the fog was so thick, we just didn't want to carry on any further so we parked up in the services for the night. After breakfast in the morning we headed past Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Crianlarich and up to Glencoe. We had intended to stay at the Clachaig Inn, which I have visited before, but the car park was full. So we had a walk around Glencoe village and then drove about for a bit, eventually stopping at the ski resort. This costs £15 a night, but includes EHU and the use of the showers. All pitches have a water point too, and toilet disposal is available. (apologies for photo's taken on 'phone, didn't find camera until last day!).
Pictures - View over Loch Lomond , view ovr Rannoch Moor, the pitch at Glencoe, Camping pods at Glencoe.
The next day we headed up to the A838 to go way up north to Durness, once on the A838 we realised that we had 55 miles of single track road with passing places to negotiate. Luckily there was very little traffic to get by. We remarked on this in the pub at Durness, saying that we only met 8 vehicles coming the other way in 55 miles. "Aye, it does get busy" said the old boy at the bar! When we arrivedat the campsite on Sango Sands bay, it was definitely worth it. It was £7 per night including EHU!
Our pitch was at the top of the cliff, overlooking a fantastic sandy cove, with huge rollers hitting the beach. Unfortunately it blew an absolute gale that night, which was a bit disconcerting at the top of the cliff, to say the least. We stayed at Sango Sands for 2 nights and visited Balnakiel Bay which was glorious. Balnakiel was however spoiled by the smell of, and evidence of sewage on the beach so we didn't stay for too long. We did however drive along the coast for a few miles, and found fantastic lochs, one of which had a croft on the far bank and obviously only access was by boat. I said to Julie that I wondered how they got their shopping, she replied that they probably did an internet shop from Tesco and got it delivered! I think she was joking but you never know with Julie!
Pictures, various views of the cove at Sango Sands.
We also visited the famous Smoo Caves at Durness, the Waterfall was thundering through due to the heavy rain and prevented access to the inner cave, but nonetheless was still very impressive.
Having thoroughly enjoyed Durness, we decided to move on down to Applecross, which is a place I've longed to visit for years. This turned out to be the highlight of our week. We got permission from Judy the landlady of the Applecross Inn to park outside overlooking the beach and stayed there for three nights. The pub and the people were fantastic, we made many new friend and I have arranged to go back there for a week in December, as well as a week in January and a weeks fly fishing in May. We have even been invited to a couple of house parties for Hogmanay, but I don't think we can make it!
The food at the Inn was absolutely out of this world! One night I had the Lobster, with Salad and New potatoes and Julie had a Goats Cheese salad. The cost of both meals together - £12 (that included discount for takeaway because we ate in the van). And the quality was absolutely second to none.
We loved Applecross, and although it is hard to get there, (you can drive 40 miles around the coast road which is up and down single track roads with steep hills, or 'over the top' which is 11 miles over a high mountain pass) it is more than worth it. Imagine a place that has no yobs, no crime, no boy racers and the most friendly people on earth and...well you get the picture. A lot of the people living there are actually English who have visited and just never gone back! and I don't blame them. But they have integrated really well with the local people.
Also while we were there, every night there were Stags roaming about right next to the van and crossing the car park right in front of you! Very impressive. And Julie was looking out onto the beach in the morning and an Otter popped up, unfortunately she couldn't get the camera in time!
After three nights, I was dragged away kicking and screaming from Applecross, and sulked all the way back to Glencoe, where we stayed the final night to break up the journey home. I absolutely cannot wait to get back there.
Right, Here goes!
We headed up to Scotland leaving about 1400, by the time we got to Gretna the fog was so thick, we just didn't want to carry on any further so we parked up in the services for the night. After breakfast in the morning we headed past Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Crianlarich and up to Glencoe. We had intended to stay at the Clachaig Inn, which I have visited before, but the car park was full. So we had a walk around Glencoe village and then drove about for a bit, eventually stopping at the ski resort. This costs £15 a night, but includes EHU and the use of the showers. All pitches have a water point too, and toilet disposal is available. (apologies for photo's taken on 'phone, didn't find camera until last day!).
Pictures - View over Loch Lomond , view ovr Rannoch Moor, the pitch at Glencoe, Camping pods at Glencoe.
The next day we headed up to the A838 to go way up north to Durness, once on the A838 we realised that we had 55 miles of single track road with passing places to negotiate. Luckily there was very little traffic to get by. We remarked on this in the pub at Durness, saying that we only met 8 vehicles coming the other way in 55 miles. "Aye, it does get busy" said the old boy at the bar! When we arrivedat the campsite on Sango Sands bay, it was definitely worth it. It was £7 per night including EHU!
Our pitch was at the top of the cliff, overlooking a fantastic sandy cove, with huge rollers hitting the beach. Unfortunately it blew an absolute gale that night, which was a bit disconcerting at the top of the cliff, to say the least. We stayed at Sango Sands for 2 nights and visited Balnakiel Bay which was glorious. Balnakiel was however spoiled by the smell of, and evidence of sewage on the beach so we didn't stay for too long. We did however drive along the coast for a few miles, and found fantastic lochs, one of which had a croft on the far bank and obviously only access was by boat. I said to Julie that I wondered how they got their shopping, she replied that they probably did an internet shop from Tesco and got it delivered! I think she was joking but you never know with Julie!
Pictures, various views of the cove at Sango Sands.
We also visited the famous Smoo Caves at Durness, the Waterfall was thundering through due to the heavy rain and prevented access to the inner cave, but nonetheless was still very impressive.
Having thoroughly enjoyed Durness, we decided to move on down to Applecross, which is a place I've longed to visit for years. This turned out to be the highlight of our week. We got permission from Judy the landlady of the Applecross Inn to park outside overlooking the beach and stayed there for three nights. The pub and the people were fantastic, we made many new friend and I have arranged to go back there for a week in December, as well as a week in January and a weeks fly fishing in May. We have even been invited to a couple of house parties for Hogmanay, but I don't think we can make it!
The food at the Inn was absolutely out of this world! One night I had the Lobster, with Salad and New potatoes and Julie had a Goats Cheese salad. The cost of both meals together - £12 (that included discount for takeaway because we ate in the van). And the quality was absolutely second to none.
We loved Applecross, and although it is hard to get there, (you can drive 40 miles around the coast road which is up and down single track roads with steep hills, or 'over the top' which is 11 miles over a high mountain pass) it is more than worth it. Imagine a place that has no yobs, no crime, no boy racers and the most friendly people on earth and...well you get the picture. A lot of the people living there are actually English who have visited and just never gone back! and I don't blame them. But they have integrated really well with the local people.
Also while we were there, every night there were Stags roaming about right next to the van and crossing the car park right in front of you! Very impressive. And Julie was looking out onto the beach in the morning and an Otter popped up, unfortunately she couldn't get the camera in time!
After three nights, I was dragged away kicking and screaming from Applecross, and sulked all the way back to Glencoe, where we stayed the final night to break up the journey home. I absolutely cannot wait to get back there.
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Hi Rob, wow sounds amazing, and great piccies, thanks for posting. glad you two had such a good time, you have confirmed that Applecross is on my wish list for WEst Coast trip, will have to compare notes nearer time
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Hi Rob, wow sounds amazing, and great piccies, thanks for posting. glad you two had such a good time, you have confirmed that Applecross is on my wish list for WEst Coast trip, will have to compare notes nearer time
Don't miss it Anne. It's a very special place!
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Can wait Rob! Not been further up than MUll before which is also amazing, but have had my eye on Applecross for a long time now.. have been planning tripmup west coast for a couple of years now but for various reasons havent made it yet, but 1213 is def the one!!
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Hi Robmac
Glad you had a good trip, just one thing though, you mentioned meeting " 8 vehicles in 55 miles " well........
" Serves you right for doing the journey during Rush Hour ! "........................LOL.
Sango Sands is a good deal at this time of year and he`s more than happy to come out and turn on the
electric etc. if you`re the only one there.
Shame you didn`t get to see all of the Smoo Cave experience it`s definitely worth it, maybe next time.
The locals up that way are a " Breed Apart " and you normally find that nothing is too much trouble.
Reminds me of a several years back on a trip to Skye, got chatting to a " Elderly Gentleman " who was
asking where we had come from and i told him " Preston ".
He then said " Ah, that`ll be on the mainland then ", i said well yes, and then he said................
" Hmmmmmmm went there once, didn`t like it " so i said right, you`ve been to Preston then ?
" No, mainland, Mallaig, hated it and i`ve never been back ! ", i asked him when that was and he said
" Back in the 60`s, horrible place ! ".
It really is like the land that " Time Forgot " and it`s fantastic.
We`ll be back up there in April and can`t wait.
Anyway glad you had a good trip.
Regards
Graham.
Glad you had a good trip, just one thing though, you mentioned meeting " 8 vehicles in 55 miles " well........
" Serves you right for doing the journey during Rush Hour ! "........................LOL.
Sango Sands is a good deal at this time of year and he`s more than happy to come out and turn on the
electric etc. if you`re the only one there.
Shame you didn`t get to see all of the Smoo Cave experience it`s definitely worth it, maybe next time.
The locals up that way are a " Breed Apart " and you normally find that nothing is too much trouble.
Reminds me of a several years back on a trip to Skye, got chatting to a " Elderly Gentleman " who was
asking where we had come from and i told him " Preston ".
He then said " Ah, that`ll be on the mainland then ", i said well yes, and then he said................
" Hmmmmmmm went there once, didn`t like it " so i said right, you`ve been to Preston then ?
" No, mainland, Mallaig, hated it and i`ve never been back ! ", i asked him when that was and he said
" Back in the 60`s, horrible place ! ".
It really is like the land that " Time Forgot " and it`s fantastic.
We`ll be back up there in April and can`t wait.
Anyway glad you had a good trip.
Regards
Graham.
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The latest Bond Film 'Skyfall' has a scene with Bond and M stopped in Glencoe looking up the valley.. excellent film by the way.
Definitely a spot I'd like to visit. (Perhaps that was the film the portaloos were being used for in the earlier post).
Definitely a spot I'd like to visit. (Perhaps that was the film the portaloos were being used for in the earlier post).
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We did an 8 day motor bike wild camping tour earlier this year all the way up from F/William, taking in Skye, then Applecross, camping at Torridon. Then to Ullapool, taking the coast road to J o Groats, then down the east coast to Inverness, then back to F/William.
The Mrs is adament that we are gonna do the same again next year, but taking the m/home and an extra week, so that we can stop more and take in the marvellous scenery, breath taking coves, go for a swim, walk the dog on the beach, and have out door bbq's.
Rob, your post brings back fantastic memories (got to renew my subscription to full member) then i can up load my holiday pic's of the tour.!
jt
The Mrs is adament that we are gonna do the same again next year, but taking the m/home and an extra week, so that we can stop more and take in the marvellous scenery, breath taking coves, go for a swim, walk the dog on the beach, and have out door bbq's.
Rob, your post brings back fantastic memories (got to renew my subscription to full member) then i can up load my holiday pic's of the tour.!
jt
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Thanks JT. Let me know when you are going and we'll possibly meet you at Applecross.