Scotland 2010

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Scotland 2010

Post by Dubmatix » Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:44 pm

Hi All
Despite the rather unfortunate ending, our week in Scotland was great!

Maybe if we hadn't stopped in here, we wouldn't have used so much fuel! :shock: :lol: We couldn't resist this side trip as i saw it on the map couple of days before we left.
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And another country!
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Loch Lubnaig, lovely!
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Rannoch moor viewpoint...an amusing cook out spot where a bus load of German Tourists found our mode of transport rather curious...then they broke out the booze and sang a little song...truly a magic moment on the trip!
They were intrigued by our chicken lunch too and took it in turns to peer round the van at our cooker, on the ground beside us. Maybe they thought we were KatS on training exercise for long ditance transmissions... :lol:
Peace descended for just a few moments between the short stop trippers and allowed this shot.
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The bus overshadowed by the bus!
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Just before Eilean Donan Castle
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Rob Roys Grave
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Arriving after a long day of driving from Jedburgh, via Toronto! 8-)
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Vicky went over the Bealach Na Ba (Pass of the Cattle), but the easier way and not fully loaded (like Herbie!)
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Maybe that's why we came back like this :roll:
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But not before the Highland Fire Service were called into action! 8-) :lol: Couldn't resist parking up here for a couple of minutes to take some pics.
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More to come (but not too many, don't worry!)

John

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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by Dubmatix » Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:34 pm

Ok, as threatened, here's a few more...

Part way through the week we got a new neighbour! This was Les in his smart Early Bay. I was a bit unsure about the Bealach Na Ba until he told me he had come over it in his 1600!
He told me of a little known VW bug/bus stash in Scotland where he managed ot get his engine for a bargain price. :)
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The top of the Bealach Na Ba
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The bottom of the Bealach Na Ba
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Applecross bay
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Landy Forward Control!! :)
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We met up with the owner on a remote sea wall and had a natter about ex service vehicles
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Saw this tracked truck....rather smart!
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But this was a real Brucey Bonus! An Argo! (there were a few kids programs i remember with these amphibious 8 wheel buggies in 8-) )
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This was a bonus too! Jenn spotted this as drove around the loooong Applecross coast road.
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The cones are heavy in Scotland! :D
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Not our last trip to Scotland!
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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by lmpd » Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:08 pm

great pics john, cheers for sharing :D

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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by Dubmatix » Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:36 pm

No problem, sorry there were so many! :oops: :D

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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by lmpd » Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:19 am

not at all, more the merrier :D

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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by surfcarrot » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:43 pm

great pics john, sorry to see vicky on a truck, but glad to see you getting her sorted on the engine thread!

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Re: Scotland 2010

Post by Dubmatix » Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:09 pm

Cheers Carrot!
Yes, steady progress so far!

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