Yorkshire moors
July 8, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On our way to Scotland. Took the scenic route round York and across the moors watching out for the sheep! Beautiful villages. Stopped at the Waterwheel inn for dinner and took advantage of theRead more
Venturing up t'North
July 9, 2025 in England ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Up early leaving our pub stopover, we went for a stroll on the amazing beach with the dog walkers before setting off up the east coast bypassing Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Newcastle. Our first timeRead more
Making it into Scotland
July 10, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Up with the lark, mark fishing by 6am unable to provide dinner again,but did catch a solitary flattie! And to make it worthwhile just as we pack up the fishing gear dolphins are spotted just offRead more
Dunbar
July 11, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Up early and on our way to North Berwick then decided to return to Dunbar as RNLI fete tomorrow, and it was such a lovely place which we needed to explore more. Also gave Mark a rest from driving soRead more
RNLI
July 12, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Fundraising RNLI fete day. Good to witness the community spirit. Lots of people! Think the hot weather helped! Mark did have to rescue a man when his Harley-Davidson fell on top of him........the oldRead more
Forth Bridge, Edinburgh
July 13, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On our way again over the Firth of Forth south of Forfar! (try saying that quickly) .
Seaton cliff top walk
July 14, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Left our overnight stop at Tayport harbour overlooking the sea . Stopped on route for a hearty breakfast of a haggis roll .. you've got to do it! Then onto Seaton for a cliff top walk before the rainRead more
RSPB Foulsheugh
July 15, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Both up early 4am and Mark went off for a fruitless fishing session as beautiful morning. Sally keeping watch for the occasional dolphin and seals Then onto RSPB site by 9am. Plenty of sea birds andRead more
Cruden Bay
July 15, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Visited Cruden Bay and decided to stay as permitted to park for the night on the harbour for a donation. And people were mackerel fishing so, of course, Mark had to join then while I went walking!
Going up market!
July 16, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We've decided to splash out & are actually staying on a campsite for a change. Staying on the Moray Firth which leads into Inverness & on to loch Ness. Lovely campsite right on the foreshore & aRead more
Biking Dolphins!
July 17, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Obviously it's us who have been biking, along the bay to the next beach village, lovely coffee break & back to our campsite - where we were dolphin spotting just offshore.
Last overnight on East Coast
July 18, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Pitched up in Invergordon, alongside the estuary with at least 1/2 a dozen gas/oil rigs & as a contrast a huge luxury liner, which proceeded to disgorge hundreds of souls onto buses for trips inland,Read more
West Coast
July 19, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Nipped across, East to West, through some lovely rolling Highlands. Found another community pitch, £10 to stay right on the harbour (goes to the locals to maintain facilities) Walked around theRead more
Sands campsite, Gairloch
July 20, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Decided to book into the campsite for a night as such a lovely day. Beautiful campsite right in the dunes, our own individual space.
Isle of skye
July 21, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Crossed the bridge into Skye and it started to rain! Disappointingly it continued. Managed a short walk to a waterfall, too busy generally!
Fort Augustus
July 22, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Left Skye as was going to rain for the new few days and made our way to see if we could find Nessy! Lovely wander around Fort Augustus watching a large pleasure boat going through 4 locks and theRead more
Oban and Ellenabeich
July 23, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Early morning walk at Laggan locks before following the coastline. We stopped for a stroll and lunch in the busy town of Oban then onto the delightful small village of Ellenabeich which I loved.
Isle of Bute
July 24, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Decided to try another Scottish island and took a ferry to the Isle of Bute. As we arrived at ferry terminal, we found out there was a 3 day musicfest.....unfortunately all sold out! Found a lovelyRead more
Back to mainland Scotland
July 25, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Another successful morning session of mackerel fishing for Mark before leaving Isle of Bute. We also fed our fellow travelling neighbours "leave work to travel" (on facebook). A stroll round RothesayRead more
Trumped!
July 26, 2025 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Stayed on harbour overnight. Nice fish kiosk to sample the Cullen Skink. Heavy police presence and diverted inland away from Turnberry golf course where a particular fat yank was playing! Ended up onRead more
Lionesses ⚽️
July 27, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Leaving Scotland driving through the lake district and being a Sunday had to stop for roast dinner (and mackerelled out 🤣) found a stopover on farm to watch the euros final!
Farewell Scotland
July 28, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Stopped en route in Cheshire, Anderton boat lift, unfortunately inoperative awaiting lottery handout for maintenance. Pleasant walk around before moving on closer to the flat lands!
River Trent
July 29, 2025 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last day/evening on the River Trent before the drive home. 2 large bream but no barbel. Nice walk along the river before the cows blocked the path!
Travel home in the morning!
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TravelerWas Mark not happy about his food? Xx
TravelerJust what I said! 😂
TravelerTake lots of anti midge