UK and Europe 4 month sojourn!

[jakeseven7]

Just a quick thank you for all the effort in this report!

 

[jase05]

Loving this TR too
Are you heading up the top end?
Absolutely stunning driving along the NW coast

 

[TheRealTMA]

Have you tried a deep fried Mars Bar yet? Scotish delicacy!

 

[Scash]

I used to live in Scotland and especially enjoying seeing your great photos Scash.

Now, have you had any Millionaires shortbread? and potato scones with your fry up? I need to know

Thanks @StayGoldPonyboy. I haven’t seen or heard of Millionaires shortbread but will definitely look for them. I haven’t tried a potato scone either but have seen them and am keen to try. I haven’t really had a fry up yet as the meals are just way too big!

 

[Scash]

Loving this TR too
Are you heading up the top end?
Absolutely stunning driving along the NW coast

Thanks @jase05. Unfortunately we aren’t heading to the top with Nairn just out of Inverness being the furtherest north we’ll go. We will be back again in October and I’m think of doing the NW coast then although it will be getting a bit cool by then.

 

[Scash]

Have you tried a deep fried Mars Bar yet? Scotish delicacy!

No I haven’t tried but have seen plenty advertised. Not sure it’s for me though!

 

[Scash]

Thanks @StayGoldPonyboy. I haven’t seen or heard of Millionaires shortbread but will definitely look for them. I haven’t tried a potato scone either but have seen them and am keen to try. I haven’t really had a fry up yet as the meals are just way too big!

@StayGoldPonyboy I just googled millionaires shortbread and will definitely be having one!

 

[Scash]

Just a quick thank you for all the effort in this report!

Thanks @jakeseven7. It can be a bit time consuming but worth it as it will be a good memory for me. I do fall behind sometimes and some of my posts can be a bit dated!

 

[Scash]

Thanks @jakeseven7. It can be a bit time consuming but worth it as it will be a good memory for me. I do fall behind sometimes and some of my posts can be a bit dated!

Also dodgy hotel internet makes it a challenge!

 

[TheRealTMA]

No I haven’t tried but have seen plenty advertised. Not sure it’s for me though!

When in Rome! (Quando a Roma faccia come i Romani!)

Also do try the haddock and chips at every possibility. Best in Britain.

(Three chimneys on Skye is a fab restaurant, and do visit Talisker for a tour.)

 

[Scash]

When in Rome! (Quando a Roma faccia come i Romani!)

Also do try the haddock and chips at every possibility. Best in Britain.

(Three chimneys on Skye is a fab restaurant, and do visit Talisker for a tour.)

Yes I should try it. Our kids worked at the local Chinese when they were younger and used to make them.

Have had the haddock and chips several times now and I would agree with you on the quality.

Thanks for the suggestions but we only had the day on Skye so missed those.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Yes I should try it. Our kids worked at the local Chinese when they were younger and used to make them.

Have had the haddock and chips several times now and I would agree with you on the quality.

Thanks for the suggestions but we only had the day on Skye so missed those.

Give us an itinerary so we can suggest ahead.

 

[Scash]

Give us an itinerary so we can suggest ahead.

Good idea

 

[Scash]

Taking on board the suggestion from @TheRealTMA were currently in Oban (Tuesday 29th) and heading back to Edinburgh tomorrow. Only plans at this point are Loch Lomond, Stirling for the castle and Falkirk for the wheel and Kelpies. We are flexible with time and any suggestions appreciated.

 

[Scash]

The Isle of Skye is a sensory overload in terms of scenery. There are mountains, waterfalls, creeks, lochs and fauna and flora! After getting on the island via the bridge we stopped at Portree for a look around and a visit to the information centre. The staff were so helpful and suggested some places we hadn’t planned on. Mrs Scash particularly wanted to see some hairy coos and we were told the best place to see them was at the Skye Museum of Island Life in the north west so we adapted the trip accordingly. We headed up the east coast and worked our way around the coastline. There was no phone reception for most of it and apple maps wouldn’t work so we did it the old fashioned way with an actual map. Having said that there really is only one main road (although calling it a main road in some parts is being generous ) so it would be hard to get lost!

 

[Scash]

We intended stopping at the Old Man of Storr but it that busy that the car park was full so we didn’t stop. We did get a good view as we drive towards it and had been told that that is the best view to take it all in. Next stop was Lealt Falls.

 

[Scash]

Next up was Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls. These falls are different to most as they fall in to the ocean. Kilt Rock is named as it is supposed to resemble the Keats in a kilt but were told this best seen from a boat.

 

[Scash]

We then headed to the Skye Museum of Island Life for the much awaited Hairy Coos. It was a scenic drive with amazing views.


And finally the Hairy Coos although disappointingly there was only on Hairy Coo and one normal black beast.

It was quite cute but a little naughty and tried to steal Mrs Scash’s bag and almost impaled me

 

[Scash]

We then headed south to catch the ferry from Armadale to Mallaig and then to Glenfinnan for a look at the viaduct used in the Harry Potter movies. The place was packed as the Jacobite Express had just gone through which we missed. The viaduct is a truly amazing piece of engineering.

 

[StayGoldPonyboy]

Hairy coos