Category Archives: Scotland

Loch Ness, Speyside Whiskey Tasting, and Edinburg Part 2

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From Castletown to Nairn it is 128 miles south on the A9 and then west along the north coast. We had tried to take the ferry from Nigg to Cromarty, but when we got there the ferry was broken down and we had to back track all the way around the inlet to the bridge at Bonar.… Read the rest

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Ullapool & Lands end

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We fought the gusting winds back to the port at Stornaway on the Ilse of Lewis and were glad to hear the ferry was still running , since the sailing was on hold last evening due to predicted high winds.

There were a number of other bikers on tour here also.… Read the rest

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Applecross, Isle of Skye, and the Outer Hebridies

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Our luck has not changed and it is still raining, but luckily on and off! The route took us past Lochs Cluanie and Duich and past the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle.

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We rode north and west towards the Isle of Sky, but took a detour to the tiny town of Applecross.… Read the rest

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Aberfelty, Strontian, and Fort William

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Today we are starting out on the Gino Rondelli tour of Scotland. The first day’s campsite is in the town of Aberfelty in 85 miles, but there is a lot to see on the way.

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The first stop was in the town of Falkirk to see the 30 meter tall Kelpies.… Read the rest

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Edinburgh

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We were very lucky to get a sunny day for our touring, because we woke to rain again. This did put a bit of a damper on the 153 mile ride north and west to Edinburgh.

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We did stop for a short walk to see Hadrian’s Wall.… Read the rest

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