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- Monday, December 24, 2018 at 4:22 PM
- 🌙 3 °C
- Altitude: 62 ft
ScotlandCastleton56°0’40” N 5°23’29” W
New Beginnings
December 24, 2018 in Scotland ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
We’re back in Scotland and we’re both and looking forward to exploring the west coast, our new home. We moved to a lovely stone cottage near Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute a couple of weeks ago andRead more
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- Monday, December 24, 2018 at 4:44 PM
- 🌙 3 °C
- Altitude: 62 ft
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’40” N 5°23’29” W
Seasons Greetings
December 24, 2018 in Scotland ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year to friends and family near and far.
Pat CorbelloMerriest of all your Christmases to you both. I was late mailing your package. It was sent a little over a week ago. Happy, healthy and prosperous 2019.
Pat CorbelloThe Google map on your header is great! So nice to have no really close neighbors.
Joy JohnstoneLove to you both. Here in elston with the twins, Lil and Duncan. Having a ball. Enjoy the day tomorrow- what delights do you have on the menu? 💚
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- Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 2:15 PM
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’17” N 5°23’25” W
A Fyne New Year Walk
January 1, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
A short walk down the lane from the house takes us to the shores of Loch Fyne. The weather was sunny and calm perfect for walking, paddle boarding (our neighbour’s daughter) and swimming ??? YepRead more
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- Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:19 PM
- ⛅ 4 °C
- Altitude: 233 ft
- ScotlandAchnaba56°0’44” N 5°22’50” W
View Over Loch Fyne
January 23, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
A circular walk today from the house takes us up through the forest to a viewpoint overlooking Loch Fyne and the snowy hills of the Kintyre peninsula.
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- Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:12 AM
- ⛅ 3 °C
- Altitude: 82 ft
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’40” N 5°23’31” W
Snowtime !!
January 30, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Bright sunny, snowy day !!
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- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11:18 AM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 30 ft
- ScotlandWestport55°28’28” N 5°42’44” W
Westport Beach - Kintyre
April 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Chilly walk on the beach on our way to Campbeltown to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary.
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- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1:44 PM
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- ScotlandCampbeltown55°25’31” N 5°36’34” W
Springbank Distillery - Campbeltown
April 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Excellent Lunch, Distillery Tour and Warehouse tasting, enjoyed some great drams. 🥃
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- Monday, April 22, 2019 at 10:59 AM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
- ScotlandLoch Ranza55°42’17” N 5°17’36” W
Lochranza - Arran
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Short ferry trip Claonaig to Lochranza, sun is shining for the first day of our trip to Arran. Great views of Lochranza Castle and over the sea to mainland Scotland.
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- Monday, April 22, 2019 at 4:41 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- ScotlandGlen Chalmadale55°41’53” N 5°16’32” W
Arran Distillery
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Great Tasting Tour at the picturesque Arran Distillery surrounded by hills.
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- Monday, April 22, 2019 at 5:57 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 10 ft
- ScotlandBrodick Bay55°34’33” N 5°8’29” W
Brodick - Arran
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
View of Goatfell and the Ardrossan Ferry from our hotel balcony.
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- Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1:49 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 676 ft
- ScotlandHoly Island55°31’29” N 5°4’24” W
Holy Island
April 23, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Great day for the 310m (1030 feet) climb to the top of Holy Island, off Arran, a bit of a scramble at times but fantastic views. Interesting island owned by the Samye Ling Buddhist Community and thereRead more
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- Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 12:33 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 52 ft
- ScotlandKilmory Water55°26’35” N 5°14’4” W
South Arran
April 24, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Spring has sprung !!!
Lag walk to beach through a wood with carpets of Bluebells, Celandine, Wild Garlic, scents were amazing.
Pladaigh lighthouse and view of Blackwaterfoot.
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- Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:06 AM
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 131 ft
- ScotlandGlen Rosa55°35’58” N 5°12’14” W
Glen Rosa - Arran
April 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Great hike up Glen Rosa
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- Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 12:02 PM
- ☀️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’41” N 5°23’29” W
Wildlife at Home
May 4, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Red Squirrel and Pheasant dining together and Mr and Mrs Pheasant in the horses’ paddock.
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- Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:17 PM
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Altitude: 348 ft
- ScotlandCrinan56°4’20” N 5°33’38” W
Road Trip with M&D
May 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Trip out Tayvallich to Crinan (Canal) to Kilmichael- Glassary. Great time of year with new leaves on the trees and bluebells everywhere.
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- Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 3:39 PM
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 13 ft
- ScotlandBallure55°52’52” N 5°37’44” W
Kintyre West Coast Drive
May 11, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Coast road drive with M&D Tarbert to Lochgilphead. Great views over the sea to the Isle of Jura.
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- Monday, May 13, 2019 at 9:21 AM
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’41” N 5°23’29” W
Monday Morning Visitors
May 13, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
First time 2 red squirrels have been feeding together 😊
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- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 12:08 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 108 ft
- ScotlandLochgilphead56°1’51” N 5°26’41” W
Cycle Up The Crinan Canal
May 14, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Great day for picnic on the canal, bluebells are still looking good, scent is amazing.
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- Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 11:10 AM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 98 ft
- ScotlandKilmartin56°8’5” N 5°29’29” W
Kilmartin Glen
May 15, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Hike up Historic Kilmartin Glen to Carnasserie Castle. Spring is in full swing in this corner of Scotland, birds singing, even heard a few cuckoos, bluebells everywhere and new leaves and blossom onRead more
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- Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 1:10 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 259 ft
- ScotlandCarnassarie56°9’5” N 5°28’49” W
Carnasserie Castle - Kilmartin Glen
May 15, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Ruined tower house castle built around 1565 by the Rector of Kilmartin, John Carswell, who published the first Scottish Gaelic book. It was eventually owned by the Campbell clan chief, whoRead more
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- Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:19 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 62 ft
- ScotlandCastleton56°0’40” N 5°23’29” W
Rhododendrons in Bloom
May 21, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Circular walk from our house, great views along Loch Fyne. Gorse blooms over, rhododendrons take centre stage.
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- Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 2:06 PM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 95 ft
- ScotlandBellanoch56°2’43” N 5°34’19” W
Loch Choille-Bharr Circuit
May 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A pleasant walk round the Loch looking out for signs of beavers which were introduced here in 2009. No beavers, however plenty of evidence they are about. Past the abandoned settlement of Kilmory Oib.
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- Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 12:45 PM
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 354 ft
- ScotlandEun Loch56°12’38” N 5°21’0” W
Loch Awe
May 28, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Drive out to Loch Awe, great views down the Loch from an overlook. Lovely walk through MacKenzie Grove, huge trees and the remains of a crannog in the Loch.
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- Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 3:10 PM
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: 39 ft
- ScotlandAsknish Bay56°14’6” N 5°33’28” W
Arduaine Gardens
June 19, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Run by the National Trust for Scotland at the Loch Melfort. Visited with friends Louise and Steve. Wonderful wander through the trees and so many unusual plants. Even found the Johnstone rhododendronRead more
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- Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 12:09 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 20 ft
- ScotlandCarsaig Bay56°1’44” N 5°38’8” W
Arichonan Clearance Village
June 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This walk visits the haunting ruins of Arichonan, a township which was the scene of a riot during the Highland Clearances in 1848. Landowners terminated the leases of tenant farmers so they could putRead more
Pat Corbello
What a view from your kitchen window!
Pat Corbello
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Pat Corbello
Merry Christmas to you both