Category: Scotland
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Chanonry Point and the Black Isle – The Best Place on the NC500 and in the UK to see Dolphins….
….. If You’re Lucky Chanonry Point is on the east side of the NC500 Tourist Route – just north of Inverness. Although we were not following the road trip, it was with a sense of excitement and anticipation that we decided last minute to stay near Chanonry Point to see…
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Low Cost 7 Day Campervan Road Trip: Scotland
Beautiful Black Isle to the Stunning Highlands Our East to West road trip was really birthed out of avoiding Storm Amy, and actually resulted in the most stunning overview of Scotland, with incredible variety – history, autumn forests, sea views, crashing waterfalls and (elusive) dolphins. So if you hate the…
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Is this the top Wildlife Tour in the UK? The ‘Seabirds and Seals’ boat trip Shetland
Ultimate Wildlife Boat Tour Wildlife was our top reason for visiting Shetland. If you love all things seabirds, otters and seals- Shetland is a must. Having done the research, we knew it was rich with fantastic birds and great sealife – and we were hopeful. The pinnacle would have been…
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Finding Peace on Iona: A Journey to Scotland’s most Spiritual Isle
Iona- Scotland’s Little Gem The tiny island of Iona packs a punch. Off the coast of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, it combines a deep spiritual legacy, with stunning turquoise beaches, and white sandy edges. The sheer beauty and history draws people back to visit over and over-us included. The…
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Affordable Campervan Stays: Tips to Save Money
The world of campervans and motorhomes is growing; we all love a staycation and the costs of formal Club campsites are becoming increasingly expensive. The good news is that increasingly, there are ways to keep your costs down and still have a safe place to stay without upsetting the locals…
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Discover the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip Adventure; Arran and Mull, Scotland. Part 2
A 10 day itinerary guide to an Inner Hebrides campervan road trip. Breathtaking landscapes. Part 2: Mull Having had an amazing time on Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula, we moved on to Mull itself. Here is an ‘at a glance’ list of our itinerary. See links at the bottom for…
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Discover the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip Adventure: Arran and Mull, Scotland. Part 1
A 10 day itinerary guide to an Inner Hebrides campervan road trip. Breathtaking landscapes. Part one: Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula Do you need help planning your Inner Hebrides Campervan Road Trip and don’t know where to start? Here is a guide, beginning with our route, what to see and…
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides, Scotland: Part 3. Resources
Part 3. Campervan Campsites, Overnight Stops, Books and Links This is part three of our Campervan Road Trip itinerary in The Outer Hebrides. See parts one and two for detailed information. To make things easy, I have added 2 tables below, which is our choice of campsites and overnight stays…
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides Itinerary, Scotland, Part 2.
Southern Islands. Here is the 2nd part of our 10 day itinerary. See part 1 for the northern islands.
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Campervan Road Trip, Outer Hebrides Itinerary, Scotland, Part 1.
An itinery guide to your Scottish Island Hebrides trip of a lifetime Part 1. Northern Islands Do you need help planning your trip? Here is my 10 day plan to help you out. Set over 3 posts: Northern Islands, Southern Islands and Helpful Links. Planning the Outer Hebrides Road Trip…
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Stunning Views at Kintyre Peninsula Campsite, Scotland.
Port Ban, Kintyre Peninsula, Scotland In March/ April this year, we embarked on a campervan road trip from Arran to Mull in Scotland. We had heard that the Kintyre peninsula on the mainland was beautiful and we wanted to use the campsite as an overnight stop off between the 2…
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Ten Amazing Must See Places in Shetland
Make the most out of your campervan road trip, and add to your itinery If you love wildlife, ancient history, all things Viking and rugged scenery, then Shetland is your top place to visit. We absolutely loved it. When we visited in our campervan, we tried to experience as much…
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Essential kit for the perfect Wild Camp
Wild camping in the UK is not something that should be done lightly , and many mountain rescues are unfortunately often called for the unprepared. This post assumes you have the map-reading knowledge and safety experience to undertake a mountain wild camp. It also assumes that you know where is…
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Happiness Is The Mountains
‘Friluftsliv’ Noun. Norwegian. Meaning: Free Air Living. The Open Air Life. Connect with Nature Have you ever noticed how you can be stuck in your own head, ruminating on life’s troubles, but as soon as you get into the fresh air, everything looks better? Being in the mountains is…
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8 Signs You’ve Got the Mountain Bug
(And Got it Bad!) 8 signs you know you have the Mountain Bug! Being in the mountains gets in your blood. It’s a passion. You’ve been a few times and enjoyed it, and then realise not only have you bought a shed-load of kit, but it’s also taking a lot…