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August 17th 2021

Published: August 17th 2021

Dear All Greetings from Sheffield! I have returned after a really wonderful month travelling around Scotland, England’s northern neighbour. Whilst recent travel restrictions have not been easy to deal with for a travelling soul like myself, I would like to thank Scotland for offering me the opportunity to get out there, explore, and scratch that travelling itch I’ve been unable to scratch for... Read Full Entry

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Alexander Waring

alex waring

Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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Bird of Prey

Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve

Swift in Flight

It is very difficult to take a photo of these super-fast birds!

Coot

Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve

Wading Birds

This photo was taken just after the two birds in the front were swimming backwards and feeding, and actually bumped into each other!

Wading Bird

Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve

John Muir Bench

Dunbar, Start of the John Muir Way

John Muir Bench

Helensburgh, End of the John Muir Way

Gap between Greenock and Rosneath Promontories in the Distance

Helensburgh

Seafront

Helensburgh

Pier

Helensburgh

Beach

Helensburgh

Henry Bell Monument and Seafront

Helensburgh

John Logie Baird Monument

Helensburgh

Fish 'n' Chip Shop

Helensburgh

Seafront Shops

Helensburgh

Sinclair Street

Helensburgh

Old-Fashioned Tourism Poster

Helensburgh

My Scotland Souvenirs

Back home in London again

17th August 2021

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Glasgow...
You have convinced me to spend more time in Glasgow. I was going to spend the night in Paisley. I was going to visit the Cathedral in the morning, but now will spend the night near George Square and walk around the town in the evening and early morning. I've enjoyed following you through Scotland!

18th August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Glasgow
Lol, nice to hear this, as I myself enjoyed Glasgow very much. There were not many tourists there, and it had a nice, real feel to it. I imagine Paisley is similar also - I passed through there a few years ago on my way to the Isle of Arran. It felt local and friendly too. Thanks for reading my blogs Bob, I look forward to reading yours when you make your journey to Scotland ?

22nd August 2021

cabochick
Andrea

AbFab Scotland
You know, I was already jealous of your travels through Scotland, but to have found a Tim Hortons AND wave at Patsy??? I would have died. Thanks for taking us along on your trip!

22nd August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

AbFab
Oh my goodness, Scotland indeed was amazing, but the wave and smile from Joanna just made it for me! What an end to the trip!! ? Tim Hortons was amazing too! Thanks for reading my blog Andrea ?

23rd August 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Glasgow and more
It is always nice to sleep in your now bed after a trip and a grand one you have had. We found the people of Scotland so warm and friendly. I'm glad there haven't been any issues for you. We might have stopped in the beer brewery for a pint. our boat trip sounded great and we would have opted for the 2 hours also. I'm glad you followed John Muir... you will get to do more of that near SF (hopefully next year). Congrats on the car.

23rd August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Glasgow and more
Aw, thanks Merry! Thanks for following along with me on my journey. It is indeed lovely to be home now, in my own bed, and washing those clothes again! Yes, I found the Scottish people lovely too, and I'm sure you would have enjoyed a pint in the brewery! I may indeed follow the John Muir journey up again next year, I'm hoping to rekindle the Californian trip at some point soon. Thanks - it does feel different to have a car :) Thanks for reading, and great to follow along your road trip in the States on FB! So many friends and family, so many good times you must have had! Welcome home yourselves too :D

23rd August 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Connections
I am a water person and never happier than when I am on it or in it.

23rd August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Water
Oh, indeed, I remember your close connection with water. I do hope you get to immerse yourself in it again at some point soon, now the world seems to be starting to open up again :)

23rd August 2021

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Timmy's in Scotland?!
I have very much enjoyed travelling with you through Scotland, Alex! Thank you for taking us along on your amazing trip. I have started watching "Shetland" on netflix, and along with the rest of Scotland, would love to visit the Shetland Islands too. I can't believe Timmy's is in Glasgow! I had no idea they had made it so far afield. And seeing Joanna Lumley must have been fun - I enjoy her various travel shows. Congrats on the car and hopefully it will open up more travel opportunities for you!

24th August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Scotland
Thank you so much for travelling along with me Lori, and for your encouraging comments as I went ? I really enjoyed my time in Scotland. I've heard of the TV programme "Shetland" and may just give it a go - I've heard it's quite "Nordic Noir". Ah, I think it is certainly a Canadian who recognises my "Timmy's" references! I'm sure it will help you feel at home when you travel there! I'm hoping it'll come to London at some point ☺️ Indeed, I love Joanna Lumley's travel shows too, she is so classy! Thank you, the car may help me explore more hard-to-reach places! ?

23rd August 2021

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Irn Bru?
I've heard of this, but never had it. What does it taste like?

24th August 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Irn-Bru
Ah, interesting to hear you've heard of Irn-Bru! They call it "Scotland's other national drink", in addition to whisky, and it is supposed to make you as hard as iron, or a Scotsman! ? It's quite sweet, and it tasted like fizzy bubble gum to me! Hope you get to try it some day ?

3rd September 2021

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Scotland
Sorry that your Scotland adventure has come to an end but looks like you managed to see a lot in your month away. It's funny the only place in Scotland I've been to is Helensburgh. I'm glad you managed to visit, even if it was only for a short while. Big congrats on getting a car :)

4th September 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Scotland
Yay! Thanks for reading my blogs Alan, and for commenting. I really appreciate it ? Indeed, it was sad that it came to an end, but it was an amazing trip in these tricky times. I'm hoping to go somewhere on a plane next time ? Wow, that's amazing that the only place you've been to in Scotland is Helensburgh! It didn't seem a very visited place when I was there. Thanks for the congrats also - the car may open some new travel opportunities for me ?

4th September 2021

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Helensburgh
My stepsister used to live up in Helensburgh so that's why I have visited it once. I hope you get to go on that plane adventure soon

4th September 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Helensburgh
Ah, I understand. Thanks Alan, I hope you also get to do some travelling and exploring soon too :)

30th October 2021

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

We cancelled our Glasgow trip
Early in 2020 we bought tickets to a Genesis concert in Glasgow. Then pandamic hit and the concert was rescheduled twice. Then finally after the summer they were permitted to give cencerts again. The date for the concert was now in October of this year. For us the new date meant travel difficulties, being forced to take time off from work (the original date was a Saturday. No need to take time off then) and possibly quaratine either going to Scotland or going back. That was too much trouble so we decided not to go. We managed to return the concert tickets and got the money refunded. We are so happy we did that. In the end the concert was cancelled yet again, only a few hours before the show, due to a Covid case in the band. If we had gone there we would have spent a lot of time and money and getting very for it. /Ake

31st October 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Glasgow
Gosh, that whole process must have been frustrating for you. And what a good job you didn't go in the end. Slowly but surely things seem to be getting easier for international travel now, and a few bloggers on here are back on the road again. This is encouraging. I hope you are also able to get out on the international road again soon.

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