Brand new charger
June 10, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This super rapid charger with 350 kW is brand new and not even zap map has it yet.
It's close to Aberdeen along the A96.
There's a Starbucks and a chippy (with a vegan menu!) next to it.
Almost time to say goodbye...
June 10, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
... to the East Coast of Scotland.
Tomorrow we'll sail (together with the 500e) to the Shetlands.
Our trip is now more than 3,000 miles "old".
Not bad if you think that almost two weeks of our 40Read more
Most beautiful campus...
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
... of Scotland they say about the university of Aberdeen. Here Kings College and surroundings.
Vegan Esplanade: Foodstory
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
It's amazing how vegans are spoiled in Aberdeen. No matter where we go - there's something vegan only. Like here at the Esplanade. The Foodstory Beach Hut serves only vegan food - sandwiches and loadsRead more
Fittie
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Footdee is an old fishing village in Aberdeen, known locally by its Scots language name of Fittie.
Small fisherman's homes and artistically decorated sheds are making a stroll through the alleys worthRead more
Last charge...
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
... before we go on the ferry to Shetlands.
With only approximately 10 chargers spread over the islands - now the real EV adventure begins!
While it became already normal to drive an EV on theRead more
Now its time to say goodbye...
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
... to East Scotland.
We're off to the Shetlands.
It has been a wonderful time in the East and I summarised the highlights here (sounds on for more atmosphere!):
https://youtu.be/eRYRnSaqS40
Goodbye Aberdeenshire
June 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
You have been lovely, thank you for a great time!
Greetings from Jimmy Perez
June 12, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After a (luckily) very calm sailing, now arrived at Jimmy Perez home town Lerwick.
Beautiful sleepy and calm.
For now.
I spotted a cruise ship in the harbour and don't want to imagine how it'll changeRead more
Space to breath
June 12, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
That's my first impression of the Shetlands. There's still enough space. It's the Highlands 20 years ago. Single track roads. Parking where you want. (Official sign says: park so that you don't blockRead more
Vegan EV TravellersThank you - just phone snaps again though. But it's good to use the phone to test what can work with a real camera.
Only 10 minutes
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our first charging stop in the Shetlands. All isles together have only 6 rapid chargers (more 22 or 11 kW though). And we're lucky to have accommodation only 10 minutes away from one of them.Read more
Living history
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Very interesting the Shetland Crofthouse Museum. Very good that history and tradition won't be forgotten.
Dorset In The Shetlands
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A great step into the (actually rather recent) history of Shetlands, perfectly presented by the friendly custodian of the Quendale Watermill. He actually moved to the Shetlands a few years ago andRead more
TravelerI am enjoying your journey so much. A lot of great places were visited. And so much more to see.
Vegan EV TravellersThank you Keith! Every single day is a blessing for me. UK's the best ❣️
Tammy Norie
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Tammy Norie is the name for Puffins in the Shetlands.
Just next to the car park at Sumburgh Head to watch.
On top of the cliffs
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Sumburgh lighthouse, majestically overlooking South Shetland from its exposed viewpoint on top of steep cliffs at the southernmost tip of Shetland Mainland.
Do we charge Kerosene today?
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A very cool charging stop at the airport. A very small and still relaxed place, also security wise. Driving or even walking over the runway? No problem!
Island or Peninsula?!?
June 13, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
St Ninian's Isle is a small island connected by the largest tombolo (a beach in between two sea sides) in the UK. It is 500 metres long and only during the summer accessible to walkers. During winter,Read more
Charging with a bang
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
First things first: we haven't done it!!!
But someone was very (too) keen to charge at the rapid charger in Lerwick...
We topped up the 500e just a few % for a day on remote islands like Bressay andRead more
Small ferry to small birds
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today was a Puffin day. We had to take one car ferry and a rib to Noss. From there a rather strenuous hike to the other side of the island, high up on cliffs. But what a reward! Probably 100 or moreRead more
Summer morning
June 15, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Good morning from the North Mainland, here with Dore Holm in the background. Again the Shetlands show their best summery face.
At the edge
June 15, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our 500e "Mucki" should certainly not be afraid of heights...
Vegan EV TravellersYou can walk to the other side. There are deep ridges and canyons from the volcanic eruptions
Eruption
June 15, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Eshaness is Shetland's volcanic coast with interesting geology and fantastic cliff views.
Once at the equator with tropical climate, the land travelled high up North with steep cliffs, formed by manyRead more
Morning light
June 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Good morning from the Bressay Lighthouse. We took the first ferry to enjoy the soft light while Shetland still has unusual good weather.
Steep
June 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Sometimes I wonder how I manage to change lenses without the rucksack (or me myself) falling down the steep cliffs...
Full Vegan Scottish
June 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
If someone had told me before, that I will eat outside in boiling sun in the Shetlands a full vegan Scottish - I had laughed
But we are very blessed with the weather, locals say it hadn't been likeRead more