Blogs from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - page 3

I arrived in Aberdeen on a crisp, sunny day. So lovely was it that, after Martin picked me up from the airport, he immediately put the top down on his racy blue Nissan 350Z. After years of constant teasing about the practicality of having a convertible in Scotland, I am now officially a convert. So what that you need the heaters blaring, a scarf and sunglasses on (and a hair tie!) at all times? It rocks! After a quick orientation in Aberdeen, I crashed and then got my second wind just in time for a fine evening of single malt tastings! I had purchased a bottle of Australian single malt whisky, Bakery Hill Classic cask strength, for Martin so we started off with that (which I really enjoyed) before moving onto a few single cask specials ... read more

Well been a while since i seen me old mate colin greig, But he is arriving from Sweden on the 31st Of August. I am making my way down to Blairgowrie tonight for a couple phone interviews about the trip. Thenwe are leaving on the 3rd From Blairgowrie around 6am and heading towards John O Groats. Be good to run the Scooters in a bit before we do the long journey ahead. RAIN STAY AWAY! ... read more

So needed the rest after the three full on days we had in Paris, it was nice to get home and relax for the day. Jase, Becc & I all went to their local gym & worked out for an hour, this gym has fantastic facilities, this is what we need in Tanunda.....but it wouldnt happen. Felt invigorating just to run on the tread mill, lift weights & do floor exercises... my trainer back home would be very pleased with me. Went for coffee across the road & then back home to start packing, washing for London in 2 days time. I will then feel like I am on my way home when I arrive in London as from there we head off to New York......I feel energised, well rested & the happiest I have felt ... read more

Left the hotel & headed down to the ferry back to Scotland around around 9.30am. Now the big 9 hour drive home begins on our way back to Aberdeen. We drove through Loch Lomond shores, beautiful scenery, breathtaking, photos do not do it justice you have to experience it for yourself. Went to a small town called Balloch Town, quaint little street, guest houses & pubs. Now another 2 hours to go to Fort William, Becc & Will fast asleep in the back of the car, while Jase & I reminised about the good old days of Freeling Football Club......greeat funny & memorabe moments we had as a friends back then.........Fort William has the tallest mountain called BEN NEVIS, just amazing to see.Had lunch at Fort William & tried Haggis, neeps & tatties for lunch washed ... read more

Spent today getting packed for our road trip to Ireland for 5 days. We are driving out to the west side of Glasgow to a lttle town called Hamilton to stay overnight, then catch the ferry across to Ireland. Our dinner at The Simpsons was delightful, had to open a bottle of Moet champagne which was awesome. Jase and I tried a Scottish dish called "Cullen Skink" which was a thick, milky fish soup was okay but very filling. The rest of the meal was great and Jase's work colleague and his wife were good fun. Left the restaurant & walked & walked through the city & they took me to a typical Scottish pub called Blackfriars in the heart of the city. Had my first half pint of Ale, well it was revolting - flat, ... read more