Hi Guys, I spoke too soon. Having entered Scotland, not only did my tent pole snap one night, but I also ended up in hospital for one night on the Isle Of Arran of all places. Having disembarked from the ferry at Broddick, I headed north towards Lochranza where the Youth Hostel is. On my way whilst passing through the town of Corrie, I noticed a seal laying on top of one of the rocks close to shore. I, of course, wanted a photo of it. It was remarkably still so I decided to get closer and went to lean my [View Full Entry]

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This weekend has been a lot of fun. We went into the city of Glasgow Friday and had a great time. Unfortunately we didn’t bring the camera, therefore, no pictures. We took the bus down from the corner of our street. The ride took less than 30 minutes. The ride down gives no indication of what’s to come. As you approach Glasgow it looks like most cities in the states, but when we got off in the city center it was as if you took a step back in time. Then you see The Gap and just realize they are really [View Full Entry]

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I was able to visit the most beautiful place in the UK again very recently... just returned from a stay on Arran. I can highly recommend the meals at the Kinloch Hotel in Blackwaterfoot - scrummy! Also the Indian Restaurant in Lamlash is great too... and the Lagg Hotel is good also. Pity the Castle at Brodick is so expensive but there you go... That's the National Trust for you. Items in their shop were over and above the asking price elsewhere too; the Arran cheeses were nearly half as much again there, as they were in the other shops on [View Full Entry]

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Arran is the most southerly of all Scottish islands. It is famous not only for its geology but also for its variety of different landscapes and picturesque villages. The northern part of the island is quite bleak and mountainous whilst the southern part is different, offering sandy beaches, rocky coastlines and green hills. Actually some palm trees grow here due to the mild climate thanks to the Gulf Stream. I catched the first ferry of the day from Ardrossan to Arran for a 24h visit. On approach to the island I enjoyed a view of Goat Fell, the highest peak of [View Full Entry]

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