- Delgatie, Fyvie and Tolquhon Castles
This morning after a lovely breakfast, Trish, Kevin and I ventured onto the high roads of North Scotland along the Castle Trail. The trail has oodles of castles, but given the time that we had, we were able to Posted by June-Anne in Family Trees and Branches | May 18, 2009
- Brodie Castle and Findlater Castle
It turned into a lovely day in the North of Scotland. A wonderful day out. Trish, Kevin and I left on the castle hunt about 9:30 this morning. First we drove to Brodie Castle which is owned Posted by June-Anne in Family Trees and Branches | May 17, 2009
- Portsoy
Since our first day of arrival in Bonnie Scotland, we have not seen the sun. It has been overcast, cool and drizzling. Absolutely perfect pub weather! (Say that 5 times with a scottish accent). Needless to say we haven't really Posted by June-Anne in Family Trees and Branches | May 17, 2009
- Weldon to Portsoy
Trish, Aunt Ann, Kevin and I piled into the car headed for Scotland about 8:00 a.m. The drive for the most part was fairly unscenic as we took the A1 highway. It was overcast and drizzling rain most Posted by June-Anne in Family Trees and Branches | May 14, 2009
- The beginning
Well hello there, are you sitting comfortably? then I'll begin.... I'm not the best writer in the world and some of it may not even make sense, my parents often said I talked in riddles so good luck Posted by blondesock in Travelling with GiGi... | May 7, 2009
- Loch Lomond
The other famous Loch
Today we hit the trail to Loch Lomond - the largest expanse of fresh water in Great Britain, and a scenic treasure with walks and hiking trails around the area in what is called the 'Mini Highlands'.
Our Posted by deepaksuma in Running 'round the world | May 4, 2009
- Crail & Aberfeldy
Good fortune in the mornin'
Alex went to pick up our rental Ford Focus today - and drove back with a brand new Peugot. Through some bungle or another (it may have been clear had Alex understood the Scotsman's strongly Posted by deepaksuma in Running 'round the world | May 4, 2009
- Edinburrrrrrgh
Scottish Weather
The forecast was 'Fine' but Edinburgh was grey and misty when we arrived early morning on bmi from Heathrow, with Alex and Darsh joining us. Wasting no time, the four of us checking into the B&B and hit Posted by deepaksuma in Running 'round the world | May 4, 2009
- Swimming Upstream
Days before I was due to embark on the "Big Trip" I had a few last minute things to do, So I parked at the top end of town around 8am and walked along meandering through the office filled streets Posted by RTW Ross in Round the World....How hard can it be?!? | Feb 18, 2009
- "Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough..."
I’m sure at some point most people have gazed through a travel brochure and thought about traveling to some far flung destination after a stressful week at work, but is it just a dream?
WHY?: Too many people rush in Posted by RTW Ross in Round the World....How hard can it be?!? | Feb 17, 2009
- Scottish Shennanigans
Edinburgh Gallery (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=97724&id=536937192&l=f124c8b89c)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=97729&id=536937192&l=ed4754948fScottish Posted by scy in Shoestrung! | Mar 23, 2009
- This time next week...
Fàilte, Welcome, Ukenereri, Kaliu, Taone, Mwalandiridwa, Titambirei, Goroganga ka pula, Kamogelo, Selamat datai, Tuaj los, Sohm swaakohm, Yin dee torn lap, Chào mung, Chaa-phe nang, Mensooree, Appijira kapi parra mara ngala kanya, H Posted by RTW Ross in Round the World....How hard can it be?!? | Feb 19, 2009
- "I'll be in Scotland before you!!"
Sam, Ryan, Ryan, and I planned our trip to Scotland last Monday, so it was kind of a last minute trip. Thursday night around 11:00 pm we boarded our coach not knowing what the weekend would bring. The bus driver Posted by lsiracusa in London in a nutshell | Feb 1, 2009
- Scotland
We welcomed in the New Year with new friends, in below zero degree weather at one of Europe's biggest street parties...Hogmanay in Edinburgh!! Prior to that we did a Haggis Adventure tour of the Scot Posted by Nat_85 in Our Big Adventure! | Feb 24, 2009
- Preperations, the mental battle and the realisation
I've been planning this trip for months now I can just about tell you every train and bus I need to get down to India and nearly every single detail about the trip. However, it wasn't until Sunday when Posted by Kickstart in One life, One world | Jan 12, 2009
- The Trip
THE TRIP:
The idea is to get around the world with out taking a flight........yes that's what I said. To make it more managable, well for my head anyway, i've split it into two journeys. The first Journey Posted by Kickstart in One life, One world | Jan 12, 2009
- Hello again - this time from Edinburgh
OK - so I know that it has been a long time again but here goes!
We finished up our Contiki tour on the 19 December and even though it was sad to say goodbye to everyone I was glad Posted by BBaussie in Bron's travels around the world!!! | Jan 2, 2009
- London to Glasgow
Hello again!
I know its been a while and I am sorry! ( damn internet places are very annoying)
However Bron and I have done the touring of london thing doing all the normal places, westminster, tower of london, london bridge, the Posted by shanmoore in Shan's UK/Europe trip | Jan 2, 2009
- London - A good place to come a better place to leave!
Sunday the 2nd of November
Matt typing
After a pretty big night back at Koshers in London we got up nice and early and headed into town to run some chores that we needed doing bef Posted by krystalmat in K&M's return from London to Melbourne... | Nov 7, 2008
- News from Edinburgh
Hey all!
We have had such a cool time up in the highlands... and not just because there's frost up here! Been past Eilean Donan castle where they filmed the movie the Highlander. There can be only one... and that's me! Posted by Glanfields in UK TOUR 2008! | Oct 5, 2008
- Edinburgh
Saw:
"the royal mile" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_mile) stretching from St. Giles Cathedral past John Knox´s house and culminating at edinburgh castle, perched on a cliff in the center of the city.
Did:
Walked 3 miles Posted by naht in Architecture of Europe | Oct 4, 2008
- Stirling
Saw:
William Wallace´s actual 66", 700 yr old sword.
Did:
ate a genuine scottish breakfast complete with blood sauage and eggs fresh from the chickens wandering out front of our bed and breakfast.
Learned:
the encouragment Posted by naht in Architecture of Europe | Oct 4, 2008
- Glasgow
(Nate's technical note: sorry about no pictures. my camera can't connect to computer via cable without the right software (which i don't have), so i have to wait until i can find a computer with a flash card slot.)
[img=http://www.travellerspoint.com/pho Posted by naht in Architecture of Europe | Oct 4, 2008
- Ach aye the noo
G'Day, Well we are in Scotland and slowly learning the language! We thought England was cold , we saw SNOW and it's NOT EVEN WINTER!!! still cant download any photos from the hotel computers but as soon as we can Posted by Glanfields in UK TOUR 2008! | Oct 3, 2008
- ooch aye wee laddie!
i just got back from a week in scotland with my partner, and it was amazing. i have been wanting to visit scotland since i was a boy, listening to my dad tell stories of growing up in rural areas Posted by donaldm in ...a life less ordinary. | Oct 2, 2008