Wee Bonny Scotland.

[Roger]

Gondola up and cycle down! Aonach Mor, just up the road from Fort William. Refreshments at https://www.nevisrange.co.uk/food-and-drink/the-snowgoose-restaurant-bar/
....And don't forget that if you stay still for a minute, you'll need a 'midge hat', or a good slathering of 'Avon skin-so-soft' or something with Deet in it.....

 

[Uncle Phil]

Ah yes, the Midge Hat, the height of fashion -

 

[Upt' North]

Ah yes, the Midge Hat, the height of fashion -

I'm struggling with why you're wearing heavy rain gear?
You know Scotland is always hot, still and sunny.
The midgies weren't too bad last week but they were still about. Especially on the hillsides on the warmer days.
Upt'North.

 

[tjhiggin]

A tour of Edinburgh Castle, and browsing the shops in the area, is time well spent. Especially if there is an art festival taking place.

 

[V4 Rider]

A87 Invergarry to Kyle of Lochalsh for flowing bends.
A863 up the west side of Skye for bends and empty roads.
A832/A890 Garve to Lochcarron for a blast
Unclassified road near Kishorn to Applecross for the nearest to an Alpine / Nordic road in Scotland.
Fish Platter lunch at the Applecross Inn is a must.
Chill out with a night in Plockton.
A828 Ballachulish to Connel with lunch at Castle Stalker cafe.
A819 Inverary to Dalmally
A830 Fort William to Mallaig stopping at the Glenfinnan Monument.
Unclassified road from A835 near Drumrunie to Lochinvar. Technical but superb views.

Just a few suggestions.......

 

[V4 Rider]

Edinburgh Festivals and Tattoo are in August. Population of Edinburgh doubles. Great atmosphere and so much to do.
Now world's third biggest event by ticket sales numbers ( after Olympics and Soccer World Cup).
But book accommodation well in advance.

 

[V4 Rider]

Oh and after the Castle tour a walking ghost tour in the evening.

 

[amorley]

Our favorite place in Scotland is the Quirang on Skye. The table is a secret and special place.

 

[ibike2havefun]

I'm happy to have a few favorites of my own, taken September 2018.

Countryside


Glenfinnan, and Bonnie Prince Charlie's tower. The yellow high-viz blob is the docent's rain jacket. Can you see me NOW?


Eilean Donan Castle


More incredible countryside

 

[flip-flop]

lived there for 2 years courtesy of the USN back in the late 70's. I'd love to go back someday.

 

[ST Gui]

lived there for 2 years courtesy of the USN back in the late 70's.

Stationed at Holy Loch? Boat sailor?

 

[ST Gui]

Our favorite place in Scotland is the Quirang on Skye. The table is a secret and special place.

Who's the bonny lass? Your best half?

 

[flip-flop]

Stationed at Holy Loch? Boat sailor?

yes and no. My Pops was-- I was just a kid. Quite the culture shock going from Orlando Fl to Dunoon Scotland in 1977!!!

 

[amorley]

Who's the bonny lass? Your best half?

Kathy, my better half and partner for 41 years. We love nothing more than traveling and hiking in the mountains.,

 

[amorley]

I'm happy to have a few favorites of my own, taken September 2018.


More incredible countryside

Looking south from the Old Man of Storr on Skye

 

[TourNut]

Thanks for all these tips on where to go in Scotland , after this thread dies down I will copy it all & send it to Scott , in England . Thanks again.

 

[Geordie20]

One of my favorite places, Suilven

 

[ibike2havefun]

Looking south from the Old Man of Storr on Skye

Got it in one! The man knows his countryside and views. Well spotted, sir!

 

[Upt' North]

Well I never, we love bonny wee Scotland don't we.
So to continue the theme, two photos from previous trips, one bike on the CBF1000 and one car for obvious reasons.
The sunset is from the Back of Keppoch looking out towards Skye, Eigg and Rum. Stunning location.
The less than summery scene is at Christmas on Skye looking towards the mainland. It was real cold. Which is actually unusual for the West Coast. The beauty of the cold is that the wildlife is even better.
Upt'North.

 

[Upt' North]

Argyll's Secret Coast. So quiet, so blummin lovely for the soul.
Upt'North.