The way, I would be voting. If I could vote in Scotland!
August 2014 Scotland Tour photos
You can now check out all the photos from the August tour of the Scottish Highlands in one place @ www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157646223013941/.
I have also broken down the tour into the following photo albums…
Inverness
The full set of these photos can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157645815270907/.
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
The full set of these photos can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157645843243317/.
Plockton
The full set of these photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/scotland/plockton/.
Skye
The full set of these photos can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157646377279491/.
Neist Point Lighthouse
The full set of these photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/scotland/isle-of-skye/.
Mallaig
The full set of these photos can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157646249999252/.
Fort William
The full set of these photos can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/sets/72157645845592649/.
UK railway stations list : updated 10-Aug-2014
I can now add Crianlarich, Duncraig, Fort William, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Mallaig and Plockton to the list of UK railway stations that I have used!
Check out the full list at www.gordon-valentine.com/travel/railways/uk-national-rail-network/.
Crianlarich railway station
Duncraig railway station
Fort William railway station
Inverness railway station
Kyle of Lochalsh railway station
Mallaig railway station
Plockton railway station
Can’t believe the End2End cycle was five years ago
OMG! I can’t believe it was 5 years ago today, that I set off on the End to End cycle. Also means I have been single for a while 5 years! What is that all about????
Scotland August Tour 2014 : Day 4
In the morning we walk a nice walk from Plockton to Duncraig. But we all did get a bit wet, then we have done very well so far this holiday with the weather.
So then got a train back to Plockton, from Duncraig railway station, which is a request stop. First time Mark or myself have had to put out our hands to stop a train!
Once back in Plockton, we had something to eat. Before taken the car back to car hire place in Kyle of Lochalsh. Then we got bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Armadale.
Then we got the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. Before finding our hotel room for the night.
Scotland August Tour 2014 : Day 3
Today we had great fun driving around Skye. The highlights include, driving over the Skye Bridge (again), Portree, Kilt Rock Waterfall and Neist Point Lighthouse.
The full set of these photo’s can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/scotland/isle-of-skye/
Scotland August Tour 2014 : Day 2
After a great nights sleep at The Royal Highland Hotel, in Inverness. We had a good look around Inverness. Before getting the First ScotRail 1:33pm service from Inverness to Kyle Of Lochalsh. We got into Kyle Of Lochalsh just after 4:00pm.
We then walked down the car hire place, to get a car. Then had a quick look around Kyle Of Lochalsh. Before we drove over the Skye Bridge. Which is something I have wanted to do for years and years! So glad I can say, I have done it now. Then we parked the car in Kyleakin, then walked over the bridge :).
Then we drove back over the Skye Bridge to Plockton, which would be our home for the next two nights! We stayed in The Haven Guest House. Which I can recommend! It’s also dog friendly!
I will now leave you will some photo’s from day 2 of our Scotland tour!
Scotland August Tour 2014 : Day 1
Here are photo’s from day 1 of our tour of Scotland. When we got the 12:09pm East Coast train service was Peterborough to York. Then we got the “Highland Chieftain” East Coast service from York at 1:52pm. which got us into Inverness at just after 8:00pm.
Got to say I loved the route from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness. First time in my live I have used that part of the UK rail network.
Also got to say that Cooper was very good indeed on the train! Yes we to0k the dog with us!
I will now leave you will some photo’s from day 1 of the Scotland tour!
Middle of June 2014 most popular photos
Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website so far during June 2014.
Number 1 (947 views) : Team GB Lycra skinsuit
Number 2 (422 views) : Team GB Lycra skinsuit
Number 3 (234 views) : A82 on the way to Oban
Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and The Forth Bridge
Yet another fun filled day in Scotland. Today along with Neil and Jamie (thanks to Jamie for driving), we went to see The Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies and The Forth Bridge. Neil and myself have both seen the Falkirk Wheel before. It was James first time! Then we drove to see The Kelpies. I really liked them. Don’t think Jamie and Neil was a fun of them.
Then we drove down the M9 to South Queensferry. So we could go and look at The Forth Bridge. In all my years of living in Scotland, I have never been The Forth Bridge. Been on the road bridge near to it. But till now, never been right next to it! Till today that is!
We also had a very nice meal while at South Queensferry at a place called The Railbridge Bistro. If you are ever in the area and looking for somewhere to eat. I would check it out!
I had so much fun in Scotland, already making a list of places and things, I want to do when I am next up!