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Day 37
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Scotland Sangobeg 58.565, -4.7183358°33’54” N 4°43’6” W
All day flying
October 1, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
4 airports and 3 flights later we finally were home and happy to be. What an amazing holiday!
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Day 35
Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 1:10 PM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Scotland Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 55.96667, -3.2155°58’0” N 3°12’36” W
Our final day
September 29, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
After playing tetras with our luggage and finally getting all Cade's whisky and memorabilia packed we drove to the Botanical Gardens and wandered the grounds for a few hours. We spotted many grey squirrels and viewed a fantastic exhibition, Microscultpure- The insect portraits of Levon Bliss. We then had a lovely walk along Water of Leith to the Stockbridge Market. Finally the time came to head to the airport and start the long flight home.Read more
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Day 34
Saturday, September 28, 2019
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 86 m
Scotland St Giles' Cathedral 55.94937, -3.1922155°56’58” N 3°11’32” W
The Royal Mile
September 28, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A quiet morning in was followed by a walk along the Royal Mile and St Giles Cathedral. We watched some street performers, looked through some shops and enjoyed a cocktail in the sun. We finished the night off with a tour of the real Mary King's Close underneath the streets of Edinburgh.Read more
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Day 33
Friday, September 27, 2019
🌧 12 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Scotland Edinburgh Castle 55.94833, -3.2033355°56’54” N 3°12’12” W
Off to Edinburgh
September 27, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A big, long morning of driving was briefly interrupted by one last whisky stop at Glendronach and lunch in Dundee before making the drive into Edinburgh. We went for an explore of Edinburgh Castle and then walked the city at night before eating dinner at El Cartel.Read more
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Day 32
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 12:41 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 15 m
Scotland Borough Briggs 57.65, -3.3233357°39’0” N 3°19’24” W
Elgin and surrounds
September 26, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A little bit of walking around the streets of Elgin started our morning off before we drove out to Balvinie and Glenfiddich to look at the distilleries and have some lunch. We stopped in at the Speyside cooperage which was an enormous production and then drove out to Glenfarclas Distillery. On our way back into town we walked the Craigellachie Bridge and then we wandered the grounds of the Elgin Cathedral climbing to the top of one of the towers.Read more
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Day 31
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 99 m
Scotland Burn of Aberlour 57.47323, -3.222357°28’24” N 3°13’20” W
Speyside whisky
September 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We spent a morning walking around Fortrose Castle and tried to spot some bottlenose dolphins off Chanonry point before driving towards the Speyside distilleries. We stopped in at Tomatin, Glenlivet, Aberlour and finally made our way to Macallan. Amy finally got to pat a Highland cow making her day and Cade drank some more lovely whisky.Read more
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Day 30
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
☁️ 13 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Scotland Whaligoe 58.345, -3.1616758°20’42” N 3°9’42” W
Battle for sun
September 24, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another foggy start to the morning had us driving towards the sun and Fortrose. We walked down the Whalingoe Steps and watched the wild ocean hit against the rocky shores then drove onto Carn Liath, a 2000 year old dwelling. From here we had a walk around the stunning Dunrobin Castle and gardens and watched a falconry presentation. The afternoon was spent tasting some Dalmore, Glen Ord and Glenmorangie Whisky and Black Isle brewery beers before finishing off with a lovely forest walk to Fairy Glen Falls and dinner in town.Read more
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Day 29
Monday, September 23, 2019
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Scotland Balnakeil 58.57667, -4.7683358°34’36” N 4°46’6” W
Highway 500
September 23, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Using the Highway 500 for inspiration for our driving route we made our way up the coast to Balnakiel Village and went for a walk along the beach. We then drove to Smoo caves and had a walk along the coast line of Scotland before making the drive around the northern coast to Wick. Once in Wick we visited Old Pulteney Distillery and took part in a tour before Cade got to bottle and wax his own 12yr old Bourbon cask whisky.Read more
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Day 28
Sunday, September 22, 2019
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Scotland Ullapool 57.8944, -5.1433957°53’40” N 5°8’36” W
Ullapool and the straw bale home
September 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A morning drive to walk through the Dunstaffnage Castle started our day off. We then started the long drive to Ullapool stopping along the way at Ben Nevis to go for a beautiful walk to the Steall waterfalls. Cade was brave enough to walk across the 3 cable bridge. We drove through some beautiful mountain ranges around Loch Ness and visiting the Urquhart castle. With the scenery constantly changing until we reached Ullapool and settled in for the evening in a home made from straw.Read more
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Day 27
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:03 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 39 m
Scotland Oban Bay 56.415, -5.4756°24’54” N 5°28’12” W
Onwards to Oban
September 21, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
One final quick stop to Kilchoman provided Cade with a special distillery only edition whisky which was completely made at the distillery using their own grown malt something unique to Kilchoman. Our last ferry for the trip took us to the shores of Oban back on the mainland where Amy enjoyed some of the freshest seafood and a lovely stroll along the wharf. After dinner we watched the sunset from McCaig's Tower before heading back to our Airbnb.Read more
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Day 26
Friday, September 20, 2019
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Scotland Bowmore 55.75715, -6.2891655°45’26” N 6°17’21” W
Bowmore Distillery
September 20, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This tour was what dreams are made of for Cade. We met at the distillery at 10.30 before getting in the van and driving further off the beaten track into the heart of Islay to visit the unique water source, the River Laggan where we learnt the story of the cleverly designed and meandering water-way, the Bowmore Lade. After a morning taking in the magnificent scenery around Islay we visited Cafaidh Blasda based at the local Gaelic college where we enjoyed a traditional ploughman’s platter lunch. Thereafter we returned to the Visitor Centre and embarked on an in-depth tour of the distillery which included a warehouse tasting in the legendary No.1 Vaults of 20year old whisky. We finished the day off with Chinese at the pod watching the sunset.Read more
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Day 25
Thursday, September 19, 2019
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Scotland Laphroaig 55.62876, -6.1530155°37’44” N 6°9’11” W
All of the peat
September 19, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A beautiful sunny morning had us driving along the coast to Ardbeg where Cade enjoyed a wee tour and some tastings seeing behind the scenes. We then went to Lagavulin and Laphroaig and spent some time enjoying the beautiful sun both managing to lose our jumpers in the surprising sun. We spent the evening at the pod watching a spectacular sunset over the bay.Read more
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Day 24
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 9 m
Scotland River Sorn 55.76932, -6.2401355°46’10” N 6°14’24” W
Ferryhopping
September 18, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Early morning start had us seeing a seal on a rock with the beautiful sunrise then catching the ferry from Arran to Claonaig where we drove around the coast to Campbeltown. Cade had a wander of Springbank Distillery then found a special whisky to buy from a n independent bottler. Back in the car and around the other side of the coast to Kennacraig we got on the get to Islay. It was a bit misty and wet driving to Bunnahabhain and Ardnahoe but the whisky warmed from the inside and then we reached our perfect hideaway the Bowmore Pod.Read more
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Day 23
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:03 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Scotland Glen Chalmadale 55.69833, -5.27555°41’54” N 5°16’30” W
Let the whisky begin
September 17, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
What a magnificent day with the sun shining and the wind low we walked to the Machrie Moor Standing Stones and then for a short hike in the forest to the King's Cave. Lunch was at the Arran Distillery and Cade enjoyed a whisky flight and made his first purchase of the trip.Read more
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Day 22
Monday, September 16, 2019
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Scotland Brodick 55.57449, -5.1403555°34’28” N 5°8’25” W
Plane, car, ferry
September 16, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
A walk along the beaches of Barra and watching one of the planes land was a nice way to spend our last few hours before catching the plane back to Glasgow. We jumped in the car and drove through to the Ardrossan Ferry and caught the boat to Isle of Arran where we settled into a lovely B & B The Glenartney and enjoyed dinner and a drink at Eighteen69.Read more
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Day 21
Sunday, September 15, 2019
☁️ 12 °C
Altitude: 22 m
Scotland Barra Airport 57.025, -7.4483357°1’30” N 7°26’54” W
Leaving on an airplane
September 15, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A lovely day for flying into Barra where our twin otter plane landed on the sandy beach of Barra. We managed to bring some sun with us and explored Kisimul Castle which the MacNeil clan own. A lazy afternoon had us both enjoying a book sitting at a cafe on the edge of Castlebay.Read more
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Day 20
Saturday, September 14, 2019
☁️ 13 °C
Altitude: 32 m
Scotland Old Kilpatrick 55.92195, -4.4381455°55’19” N 4°26’17” W
Out and about in glasgow
September 14, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After enjoying a Saturday sleepin and attending to washing we set off to Cathedral Quarter and walked the amazing Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. We went to the Auchentoshan Distillery and Cade enjoyed some cask strength whisky then drove into town and went for a walk around the Botanical Gardens. We watched IT in 4D at the world's tallest cinema and finished our day with some delicious indian at The Wee Curry Hut.Read more
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Day 19
Friday, September 13, 2019
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 26 m
Scotland Monkland Canal 55.86333, -4.2566755°51’48” N 4°15’24” W
Henderson's hangouts
September 13, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Waking around the streets of Glasgow we wandered around the Henderson's old stomping grounds. We visited their apartment then did some shopping in Merchant City before having a pub lunch. We then visited Cup/Gin 71 before walking the streets and having some cocktails.Read more
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Day 18
Thursday, September 12, 2019
🌧 14 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Scotland Argyle Street Railway Station 55.85639, -4.2487255°51’23” N 4°14’55” W
Glasgow
September 12, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A smaller plane for this trip had Amy feeling a little nervous but it was a smooth flight into Edinburgh. We picked up our rental car and drove into Glasgow. Cade quickly found a brewery which served up some tasty food and beers.Read more
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Day 17
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Ireland Stephen's Green 53.34189, -6.2597253°20’31” N 6°15’35” W
Home of Guinness
September 11, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A morning drive had us in Dublin by midday where we spent the afternoon at the Guinness Factory, even Amy gave Guinness a try. Navigating the tight streets we found our hotel in Temple Bar and walked up the street for drinks and dinner.Read more
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Day 16
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:33 PM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Ireland Lynch's Castle 53.27167, -9.0533353°16’18” N 9°3’12” W
Wet and rainy
September 10, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A short drive to Enniskillen Castle had us learning about the infantry on the town throughout history. We found a Game of Thrones door in one of the oldest pubs, Blakes of the Hollow and then drove on to the Marble Arch Caves which were incredible. 3hrs of driving later we arrived in Galway and had a traditional Irish pub meal of stew explored the streets in the rain.Read more
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Day 15
Monday, September 9, 2019
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 47 m
Northern Ireland Stonefort 54.51716, -7.8887554°31’2” N 7°53’20” W
Castles and bridges
September 9, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We did a bit of backtracking to see Dunluce Castle and walk the 60ft rope bridge at Carrick de Rede in the windy conditions. Before making our way to our accommodation at Finn Lough resort we stopped at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne. We stayed in an inflatable dome in the forest near Enniskillen and enjoyed a leisurely ride around the resort and then a decidant dinner and drinks. We were lucky to have a beautiful evening with clear skies perfect for start gazing.Read more
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Day 14
Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 3:56 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Northern Ireland Bushmills 55.20167, -6.5255°12’6” N 6°31’12” W
Lazy day sunday
September 8, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had a lovely breakfast with the Milnes and met Ruth, Phillip and their boys, Owen and Ethan. Then off we set along the coastal causeway route. We admired The Dark Hedges and drove some very narrow roads to Bushmills Inn where Cade enjoyed a flight of Steamship Whisky a commerative batch made for the 125th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the steamship Bushmills. We finished the day off walking around Giants Causeway and enjoying an enormous ice cream.Read more
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Day 13
Saturday, September 7, 2019
☁️ 13 °C
Altitude: 30 m
Northern Ireland Carrickfergus 54.72311, -5.8086454°43’23” N 5°48’31” W
Exploring Belfast and Carrickfergus
September 7, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We tried some Northern Ireland delicacies Veda and Tayto's and then we spent the day exploring Belfast. We went to the Titanic museum and the GOT exhibition where we saw the costumes and props used for the tv series. We walked around the cathedral quarter frequently stopping to admire the architecture and also the amazing street art and GOT windows. The Milnes then joined us for some drinks in the city before having dinner at Castello Italia.Read more
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Day 12
Friday, September 6, 2019
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 70 m
Northern Ireland Carrickfergus 54.73167, -5.8254°43’54” N 5°49’12” W
London to Dublin
September 6, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We had an early start to catch the plane to Dublin which was a nice short 1hour flight time. We picked up or car and set out for Carrickfergus where the Milne's hosted us. We went out and saw our first GOT door but the Ballygally hotel was booked out for dinner so we ended up enjoying the scenic drive with Alison and Matthew before having dinner at their house.Read more
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