Day 19 of Scottish season 14/15. A slight haze in the morning as I left Glasgow. I’d spent the day before working outside on the East coast at Elie beach. The skies were blue all day and Saturday was set to be the same. By the time I was at the top end of Loch […]
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Glencoe
Day 18 of Scottish season 14/15. The day started with uncertainty. I’d watched with interest yesterday. On Saturday, the high winds were playing havoc. The Cliffy chair was closed and they had to call it quits in the afternoon at Glencoe. Sunday (today) had been forecast to improve. However it wasn’t looking great according to the […]
Glencoe
Day 17 of Scottish season 14/15. Equaling the number of days I rode in Scotland last year (including 2 days out of season). Easter Sunday saw the sunshine and the crowds. The queues weren’t too bad, especially as a single I could jump the line at the drag lifts. Flypaper, Spring Run and the wall […]
Glencoe
Day 16 of Scottish season 14/15. I made an early start and was up the hill at Glencoe Mountain Resort before 9:00. During the week it had been snowing heavily. It had warmed up and the snow was wet and heavy. It was fun though. Main Basin was great but one of the best runs […]
Glencoe
Day 15 of Scottish season 14/15. Just an afternoon, but worth it. The drive was an adventure in itself. Leaving from Campbeltown there was a white dusting on the hills in the morning. I left just after 10:00 a.m., it would take over 3 hours to get to Coe, but I was keen to make […]
Saddell House
To celebrate a 10 year anniversary a bunch of friends were invited to celebrate at a fascinating & beautiful 18th century home on the Kintyre peninsula near Campbeltown. Saddell House was built by Colonel Donald Campbell nearby the 16th century Saddell Castle. The whole place has a very interesting history. Now owned by the Landmark […]
Glencoe
Day 14 of Scottish season 14/15. I have Friday off work as I have a weekend away in Campbeltown. I decide to take a detour via Glencoe for a morning of snowboarding. As I turn in to the ski area, Location Scotland have a film crew here and there is a helicopter flying around […]