Blogs from Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Another 5 munros off the to do list! Glen Lyon & Schehallion

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch July 15th 2012

That's another 5 munros off the to do list! Still have not used the tent though :-( But it was another great weekend away and the sun did come out both days, so did the rain, the wind and the crowds...but you can't have it all!!! Saturday 14 July 2012 Carn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Carn Mairg and Meall nan Aighean (from Invervar near Glen Lyon) I met another fellow car sleeper at Invervar car park. At last I don’t feel as weird anymore, there are others like me our there :-) Glad to report I did not get lost on the way up this time….however managed to do so on the way down thus adding another 1.5hrs to the day and 1 mile hike on the road back to the car in Invervar. I guess it ... read more

Our second week - in Scotland

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch June 14th 2012

In transit at Kings Cross

PeterandJill

Saturday 9th we travelled by train via London to Edinburgh (about 6 hours) then by car from Edinburgh to Kinloch Rannoch for a one week stay. The train was a great way to see the countryside – a lot better than flying. It was all so green with villages dotted here and there. It was largely flat with lots of wheat, oats, rape seed crops etc and the occasional river/creek and canal. As we got closer to Edinburgh, the landscape became more undulating and we saw larger cities such as Duram and Newcastle, and the coastline. We had our first Edinburgh experience at about 2 pm – a brief glimpse on the way to the airport to collect our car. The two hour (90 mile!) drive to Rannoch was a combination of highway and narrow country ... read more

The middle of a beautiful nowhere

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch October 5th 2008

Schaaz

What an interesting couple of days it's been. I am somewhat isolated in my digs at the moment, a car is really needed to get anywhere quickly. Having no car, 2 feet and a heartbeat is working for me. I wish I could put up pictures of this place, it's unreal. Google it if you get the chance... I spent most of yesterday (finally) on the couch, getting the recovery time I think I've needed but haven't had time to indulge in. Besides the fact that it was bucketing rain all day and Party of Five reruns were on....the weather finally cleared around 4:00, and I went out for a leisurely 3 hour walk on the edge of Loch Rannoch. I'm still not 100%, this infection/cold thing is kicking my butt. Getting up in the morning ... read more

Packing BITES

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch May 14th 2006

DreamspunHarmony

I don't care how any times I've said it before, I am saying it again. I hate packing. It's horrible. Anyway, I have sorted my stuff, and gotten what I'm going to take with my organised and repacked to my satisfaction. That said, I will probably repack it again before I go to sleep, because I'm a bit obsessive that way. Sent Tony a text, since the last I heard he was living in Edinburgh, and that's where I'm heading tomorrow. Thought it might be nice to catch up with him, have someone to play tourist with for a day. He rang me, and told me to let him know when I get to Edinburgh, and we'll for sure hook up. So groovy...that's everything all in order and ready to go for tomorrow! Excellent!... read more

Revisiting Old Haunts

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch May 13th 2006

DreamspunHarmony

So today was a day of revisiting old haunts, seeing the people I knew when I was here last year. I went up to the hotel (such drunken memories of walking that road...) to see Annette, Dorothy, Charlie, Colin and whoever else still happened to be around. Ended up seeing Jelena and Barry (could have done without seeing Barry), she's leaving for Latvia tomorrow, so that was good timing. Really weird being back in the hotel...absolutely nothing has changed. I keep seeing James around, and it's really upsetting me. I don't know why it upsets me this much. You would think I'd be over things by now. Oh well. I'll live. I cut Karen's hair this evening, and actually did not a bad job! I wouldn't exactly say that cutting hair is my life's calling or ... read more

Aaaahh....Rannoch

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Perthshire » Kinloch Rannoch May 12th 2006

DreamspunHarmony

I have made it back to Rannoch. I managed to catch my bus and train in Glasgow, though I cut it pretty close. Running through the streets of Glasgow weighted down with luggage is not something that I recommend to anyone, if you're ever thinking that it might be fun to try. It's really not. Listen to my wisdom! Pitlochry was it's usual charming self. I was so happy to see the Baker's Oven...and a Lloyds! But I can't believe that same stupid Spanish girl is still working at Baker's Oven!! How is it that she hasn't been fired yet? She's completely useless! I'm sure even she knows that! So anyway, I felt a bit better with some money in my pocket and some Cornish pasties. It was good seeing Karen again, and there really is ... read more

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