A Short Trip To Scotland

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  1. Vulpes

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    #1 Vulpes, Apr 29, 2022
    A 4 day trip to visit (former) relatives. By car, as time did not allow for biking. We flew to Edinburgh, and picked up our car.
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    We then made our way up to Braemar, were we'd meet up with Dougie, who'd been really helpful sorting out our routes. I even got to sit on his bike!
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    @Dougie D had arrived bearing presents:
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    Which was really nice of him...
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    All jest aside, really generous and much appreciated!
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    We had lunch together in "the bothy", which was great. Lovely outside seating and food.
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    After lunch we had a good look at Dougie's bike.
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    We said our goodbyes and headed north to Inverness...

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    Continued
     
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    #2 Vulpes, Apr 29, 2022
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    The next day we had a couple nice walks along Loch Ness and the river Ness. IMG-20220428-WA0008.jpg 20220428_113153.jpg 20220428_150307.jpg
    And then had a nice lunch.
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    The next day it was time to get back to Edinburgh.
    Great scenery all the way.
    The Queen's View:
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    Lunch overlooking Loch Tummel.
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    The Falkirk Wheel.
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    #3 Vulpes, Apr 29, 2022
    And finally "The Kelpies".
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    We then made our way to our hotel.
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    And had a nice dinner.
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    Back home tomorrow!
     
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  4. DCS900

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    #4 DCS900, Apr 29, 2022
    Looks great fella!
     
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    #5 andyc1, Apr 29, 2022
    Great weather you got! Next time on matching his & hers triples eh?
    PS. What on earth shit on the hire car? You better get that cleaned off or they'll charge you a premium :joy:
     
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  6. Dougie D

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    #6 Dougie D, Apr 29, 2022
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    Glad you had a great time Wim, was the big dog sitting outside when you were at the Inn at Loch tummel?, I usually stop there for a coffee, infact i was there the other week when I went up to Rannoch Station, the owners are nice folk
     
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    #7 Vulpes, Apr 30, 2022
    A heron I reckon Andy... 3 massive squirts! :laughing::poop::poop::poop:
     
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    #8 Vulpes, Apr 30, 2022
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    It was excellent Dougie. No dog outside the inn - we would have noticed. A nice place and nice people indeed!
     
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    #9 Mrs Visor, Apr 30, 2022
    Pleased you had a good time; looks like you were fortunate with the weather too!
     
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    #10 Oldskool, Apr 30, 2022
    Looks lovely. We were there the same time Wim. I’ve been to Scotland more in the last year than the previous 57 years of my life. The more I go the more I like it….
     
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    #11 Dougie D, Apr 30, 2022
    They were on Ben Fogle's "Make a new life in the country" a few years ago, they have since made a big difference to the place, the big dog is usually in the fenced off area where you were sitting
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    #12 Vulpes, Apr 30, 2022
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    Excellent it was! Whereabout have you booked?
     
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    #13 Neal H, Apr 30, 2022
    Great pictures. Scotland in the sunshine is awesome.
     
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    #14 Vulpes, May 1, 2022
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    We were definitely fortunate with the weather! It might even have been warm enough for @Sandi T ! :p
     
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    #15 Sandi T, May 1, 2022
    What a terrific trip report, @Vulpes! It looks like you and Mrs. V had a wonderful time. I loved all the photos. What a beautiful place and your report and pics certainly make me want to go there. What's the story on the Kelpies? I really liked those. That and your "hotel". I think from my American perspective that could only really be called a castle. ;):joy:

    Thanks for sharing your travels! And please tell Mrs. V she looks quite good on @Dougie D's Rocket! o_O So do you. Well, and so does Dougie. :rolleyes:
     
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    #16 Vulpes, May 1, 2022
    The Kelpies represent shape-shifting water spirits - you'll find more info here. The hotel is Carberry Tower, built on an ancient estate, but the present mansion house was largely built in 1913. It has a beautiful arboretum with some stunning trees.
     
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    #17 Bikerman, May 1, 2022
    Well that was a great few days you had. Briliant scenery too. Happy days all round. Nice one :):)
     
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    #18 Vulpes, May 1, 2022
    Our hotel was just a last evening splash mate, we usually bunk a lot less posh... :laughing:
    Dumbarton looks nice and central for daily ride outs. The kinlochleven loop is really nice, and the memorial impressive.
     
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    #19 joe mc donald, May 1, 2022
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    Great write up and the pictures are fantastic. Thanks for sharing those.
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    #20 Vulpes, May 1, 2022
    Cheers Joe, it was an excellent trip!
     
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