Western Isles by bike 2018

Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist & Benbecula I’ve been in love with this part of Scotland since I first visited on my bike in 2009. The beaches have been my bedroom, my inspiration and the main draw for my visits over the years. Weather can be hit or miss in the Western Isles, but mostly […]

The Brodick Bunkhouse & a bike ride

Way back in spring, I was fortunate to win a Facebook competition for a nights stay in the all new Brodick Bunkhouse. This modern take on the traditional bunkhouse adjoins the Douglas Hotel on the Isle of Arran, just across the road from the ferry terminal. Repurposing an existing building, it offers bright, comfortable and […]

Hebrides 2014

Here is an account of my Hebridean holiday. I usually write up the diary when I stop at the end of the day. The date heading are indicative and show when I wrote the piece. Monday 4th August 2014 16:57 I’ve fed on the now expected macaroni cheese, wandered the deck of the boat, tried […]