tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33328503256643808882024-03-14T09:22:11.459+00:00A PICTURE A DAYA photo collection from Dorit Fuhg's travels, excursions and daily finds.
Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-70660830798065408812015-05-26T22:12:00.000+01:002016-08-25T12:17:15.902+01:00Mr. Wallace - The adopted CatIn September 2014, after his previous "owner" moved out and left him, I adopted Mr. Wallace aka Fettbacke, Two-Tooth, Sweetie, Fluffy, Darling. Ever since he's been my sunshine, mice catcher, foot warmer, pain in the neck (when he's hungry, which he is almost always) and photo model.<br />
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I've never been a cat-person... but now that he's with me... I think he's the most cute tomcat I have ever seen. Here are some pictures to show how photogenic he is and some of his day to day life (basically eat, sleep, eat, sleep, hunt, eat, sleep, eat, sleep, play, sleep):<br />
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<br />Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-12684726718213117792013-11-24T14:34:00.000+00:002013-11-24T15:10:35.155+00:00Dresden in Black & White - The Photo BookIn November 2012 I have moved back to Germany. Since then I have focused on "recording" my new home town of Dresden in Saxony. A wonderful city with so much to see and explore.
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Then came the idea to make a book to show the known and lesser known parts of the town and capture the special atmosphere of the wonderful city by the river Elbe. The outcome is a fine selection of beautiful black & white photographs of Dresden. The book is now available on Blurb.<br />
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NOTE: If you are not in the UK, you can change the store location in the bottom right on the blurb website. The preview takes you to the UK site.
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I am now working on the website (<a href="http://www.dresden-in-black-and-white.com/" target="_blank">www.dresden-in-black-and-white.com</a>) from which high quality prints of Dresden will be available. Stay tuned!<br />
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<br />Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com0Dresden, Germany51.0504088 13.73726209999995350.7311688 13.091815099999952 51.3696488 14.382709099999953tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-63485466742262141992013-03-16T12:00:00.000+00:002013-03-17T20:24:26.934+00:00Along the river Elbe - Dresden Laubegast und Kleinzschachwitz5 hours - 5 kilometres. Photos from my walk along the river Elbe, through a birch tree forest and heath land in Dresden.<br />
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Ship Wharf Dresden Laubegast. You aren't allowed to enter but the gap in the fence by the river edge made it very tempting to just go on. I didn't think anyone was there. Then I heard dogs barking like mad and soon after was asked by a security guard to leave the premises asap. Oops, caught trespassing. He said he had the dog under control for now. Ah well, was worth a try. Things you do for pictures and a shortcut. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Apparently Leith is becoming a trendy hotspot with two Michelin Star restaurants located here.</span><br />
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Warming up at the <a href="http://www.theshipontheshore.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Ship on the Shore</a> restaurant, enjoying a massive bowl of fresh Mussels and rustic bread. Delicious!<br />
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Burntisland East Breakwater Lighthouse relocated to Leith. Built in 1876.<br />
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As you may have gathered, I'm not a big writer. Hence this post is stripped down to what I'm better at, which is taking pictures. All I can say about that walk is that the scenery is stunning, that it was ice cold, very windy and it there was a slight drizzle. Almost lost my fingers to the cold! I still haven't learned how to operate the camera with gloves on. </div>
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View of Arthur's Seat (the highest peak in the Park)</div>
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... but while Edinburgh is not unique in having hills, there can be very few cities that can boast anything quite as spectacular as Holyrood Park. Lying just to the south of the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, which itself stands at the east end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Holyrood Park occupies some 650 acres, is roughly circular in shape, and measures about a mile across in any direction. Source: <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/edinburgh/holyroodpark/index.html" target="_blank">www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/edinburgh/holyroodpark/index.html</a></blockquote>
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Holyrood Park (also called the Queen's Park or King's Park depending on the current monarch's gender, or preference) is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. It has an array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges, basalt cliffs, and patches of whin (gorse) providing a remarkably wild piece of highland landscape within its 650-acre (260 ha) area. The park is associated with the royal palace of Holyroodhouse and was formerly a 12th-century royal hunting estate. Source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holyrood_Park" target="_blank">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holyrood_Park</a></blockquote>
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A view of Calton Hill with some of its many monuments (Nelson's Monument left, National Monument right) with the Firth of Forth in the background.<br />
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</script>Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com0Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK55.9481816 -3.166114755.9393386 -3.1858557 55.9570246 -3.1463737000000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-76707900755117038542012-05-03T07:48:00.000+01:002013-03-19T15:45:56.791+00:00The Streets of Edinburgh - December 2011Here comes a selection of my favourite shots of streets, buildings and closes from my visit to <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.com/edinburgh/edinburgh/index.html" target="_blank">Edinburgh</a> in December 2011.<br />
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Old stone lodge housing the Holyrood Park Information Centre at Horse Wynd.<br />
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This stunning building was illuminate with changing colours. Quite a treat to watch.<br />
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This building (also known as St Columba's Free Church) is located on The Mound, perched high above Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street. It was designed with towers and turrets in Tudor style by William Playfair, for the Free Church of Scotland as a college and offices in the middle of the 19th century. The Assembly Hall itself was designed by David Bryce and built in 1858-9. However, after the reunion of the United Free Church and the Church of Scotland, it was used each year for the Church of Scotland's General Assembly and as the Faculty of Divinity of the University of Edinburgh. Source: <a href="http://www.rampantscotland.com/edinburgh/bledin_assembly.htm" target="_blank">www.rampantscotland.com/edinburgh/bledin_assembly.htm</a></blockquote>
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Edinburgh Castle at night.<br />
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The Duke of Wellington Statue opposite the Balmoral Hotel.<br />
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Here is an old photo of the statue taken in January 2005 on my first visit to Edinburgh.. on a brighter day.<br />
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View down Dublin Street.<br />
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View up North St Andrew Street.<br />
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The Guildford Arms Pub on West Register Street.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The Ore Mountains, a region in Saxony, Germany (</span><a href="http://g.co/maps/esmzq" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Map</a>) are<span style="text-align: left;"> also called the Christmas Land (Weihnachtsland) because it's snow safe and has pretty little towns and villages that lie in valleys and are surrounded by forests. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Here is a selection of photos I've taken during my recent visit by my mum in Lauter. Lauter is my home town, which lies in.. can you guess... the Ore Mountains.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>12 Feb 2012: </b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;">We are on an after lunch walk through the snowed in surroundings and the town. Morning temperature -18C. Midday temperature -5C. Bearable when wearing 3 layers of clothes and staying in the sun.</span><br />
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Another dull grey day. Nothing spectacular weather wise. Temperature midday -1C, it's not snowing yet, but very windy.<br />
We're on an explorer tour to the Villa, where my mum, her parents and her two siblings were housed in 1945 after the war.<br />
They had to leave their home in Schweidnitz, which was once Germany but then was given to Poland. They've arrived with only a few suitcases and found "a flat" in this house. It consisted of 3 rooms, each on a different floor... and the toilet was in an outbuilding.<br />
I lived there too... until my 3rd Birthday.. then my mum, my sister and me moved to a more suitable place.... a flat in town with no kid's bedroom, no bathroom and of course no central heating. Bless the town planning department of the GDR! <br />
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The Villa is a grand house with lots of land and a private forest. I have fond memories of trying to feed the sheep, climbing down these massive staircases and racing down the path to the barn on my tricycle... which of course was forbidden.<br />
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A visit at the Occupy Edinburgh camp on 12 Dec 2011.<br />
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Impressions from my 6 miles, 6 hours, 600 photos walk in the New Forest National Park, near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. No worries, you won't be seeing 600 pictures. I've selected the ones I like the best. Mainly trees... my favourite photo subject anyway... and I've chosen the ones with real character.</div>
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It takes you from Brockenhust train station, past St Nicholas Church, Roydon Manor, Newland Copse, Dilton Farm and Cottages, then along the Lymington river, onto Mill Lane back to Brockenhurst station.</div>
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Despite map, walk description and compass, I managed to get lost twice. But to my defence I must say that <i>"at a large oak tree bear to the right; "</i> is not very clear when you walk through an old oak tree forest. Nerveless, I got back on track soon and concluded the walk just in time for the next train that took me back home to Bournemouth.</div>
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Also check out my other post with pictures taken on the same day, same place: <a href="http://a-picture-a-day-dorit.blogspot.com/2011/10/autumn-in-new-forest-in-colour.html">New Forest Autumn - in Colour</a><br />
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<!-- AddThis Button END -->Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com2Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK50.810645635278391 -1.565108444921861550.771899635278388 -1.6481524449218616 50.849391635278394 -1.4820644449218614tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-60754684982304323092011-10-29T11:00:00.096+01:002012-05-24T20:29:17.052+01:00New Forest Autumn - in Colour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Impressions from my 6 miles, 6 hours, 600 photos walk in the New Forest National Park, near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Along the way I came across lots of stunning, hard to capture scenes of splendid autumn colours. No worries, I'm only posting the pictures I like the best.</div>
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All in all it was an easy walk but near the river the path became quite boggy (See boots picture at the bottom).</div>
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I've started the walk at Brockenhust train station, walking past St Nicholas Church, Roydon Manor, Newland Copse, Dilton Farm and Cottages, then along the Lymington river, onto Mill Lane back to Brockenhurst station.</div>
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The map and walk description can be downloaded here: <a href="http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/walking/riverwalk-2.pdf" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">http://www.hants.gov.uk/rh/walking/riverwalk-2.pdf</a></div>
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Despite map, walk description and compass, I managed to get lost twice. But to my defence I must say that <i>"at a large oak tree bear to the right; "</i> is not very clear when you walk through an old oak tree forest. Nerveless, I got back on track soon and concluded the walk just in time for the next train that took me back home to Bournemouth.</div>
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And here are the photo I took along the way.</div>
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The last two landscape pictures from our Scotland tour.<br />
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<b>8:00 pm.</b> Back in Edinburgh. Below are some night shots of Edinburgh.<br />
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<b>9:30 pm. </b>Walked down to the Grassmarket to see what's going on and to take some photos of the night life.<br />
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<b>10:00 pm. </b>Grassmarket. Meeting Allan and we start talking. He told me that I will be seeing some real characters around here soon because the Care Van is due to turn up any minute.</div>
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The Care Van is a joint venture between <a href="http://edinburghcitymission.org.uk/" target="_blank">Edinburgh City Mission</a> and the <a href="http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/" target="_blank">Bethany Christian Trust</a>. They tour the city at night and make stops at several places to supply hot soup and coffee to those in need.<br />
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<b>11:00 pm. </b>Going back to my hostel now and back home to Bournemouth tomorrow morning. Watch out Scotland, I'll be back soon!!!<br />
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<!-- AddThis Button END -->Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-45813135106958469922011-09-07T10:30:00.000+01:002011-11-19T09:01:17.812+00:00September Scotland Tour - Day 4 - Glen Nevis to BallaterToday's route takes us from Glen Nevis Hostel, Fort William to Ballater in the Cairngorms. We'll be driving via Fort Augustus then along the east side of Loch Ness past Foyers. Further onto Dores then along the country roads past Torness and Tombreck onto the A9 to Carrbridge and Speybridge. From there we'll take the scenic, winding A939 through the Cairngorms to Ballater passing Tomintoul and Corgarff. No doubt there will be lots of stops for picture, weather permitting.<br />
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<b>10:00 am.</b> On the road. The rain has stopped all of a sudden and the sun is breaking through. Making a quick stop on the A82 half way between Fort William and Spean Bridge to take pictures.<br />
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<b>10:30 am. </b>Quick stop at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commando_Memorial" target="_blank">Commando Memorial</a> near Spean Bridge, Scottish Highlands.</div>
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<b>11:00 am.</b> After capturing the stunning landscape, a quick dash to the car saves us from getting drenched as the heavens open once again.<br />
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<b>11:50 am</b>. Another stop for pictures. Rather difficult to say where we are exactly. Shall we say somewhere near Loch Knockie or Whitebridge on the B862. A road definitely worth driving!<br />
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Btw, if anyone is willing to donate a GPS for my camera, please get in touch. A donor from Scotland is preferred as this is where I left most of my money this year.<br />
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<b>1:00 pm.</b> Arrived in Dores, Loch Ness.<br />
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After a quick lunch consisting of Pipers Crisps and Red Wine (for Cid) and coffee (for me) at the <a href="http://www.thedoresinn.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dores Inn</a>, we're stretching our legs on the shore of Loch Ness.<br />
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The scenery is overwhelming!<br />
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<b>2:30 pm.</b> We continue our journey on the B862 and B851 (east of Loch Ness) through some truly stunning landscape. And every so often, when the rain stops for a minute, we stop for pictures. <br />
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<b>6:00 pm.</b> After almost 3 hours of driving we have now arrived in the Cairngorms. The following pictures where taken somewhere on the A939.<br />
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<b>8:00 pm. </b>In Ballater. We've checked in to <a href="http://www.habitat-at-ballater.com/" target="_blank">Habitat Hostel</a>. Highly recommended!<br />
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<b>8:30 pm.</b> At the <a href="http://www.crerarhotels.com/ourhotels/deeside_inn/" target="_blank">Deeside Inn</a>, Ballater. We came here especially for the <a href="http://www.discoverroyaldeeside.com/deeside-sessions/" target="_blank">Deeside Sessions</a>, a Scottish traditional live music event.</div>
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Some interior shots of Hotel Missoni.<br />
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<b>12:30 pm. </b>We've managed to find our way out of Edinburgh, thanks to the Felix at the Missoni.<br />
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Making our first quick stop for photos and stocking up on groceries. It has just started to rain a little.
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<b>5:00 pm.</b> Entering <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glencoe/glencoe/" target="_blank">Glen Coe</a>. It's still pouring down. Stopping anyway to take in and try to capture the view. </div>
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<b>6:00 pm. </b>It's been raining heavily on and off all afternoon.<br />
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The curious thing is that every time it stops raining and we manage to find a place to stop the car, it starts pouring down again as soon as we're out with our cameras. Cid believes that's no coincidence!<br />
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<b>7:00 pm.</b> We've decided to look for a place to stay for the night. Dropped into <a href="http://www.syha.org.uk/hostels/highlands/glen_nevis.aspx" target="_blank">Glen Nevis Youth Hostel </a>and checked into a bunk room. By that time it's been raining heavily. </div>
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I'm on the tour bus that takes me to South Queensferry. There I'm boarding the Forth Belle for a <a href="http://www.forthtours.com/bus.asp" target="_blank">Forth Bridges Boat Tour</a>, which also makes a stop at Inchcolm Island.<br />
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About the Forth Bridges Cruise Bus and Boat Tour:<br />
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Getting to South Queensferry from the centre of Edinburgh is easy on the Forth Bridges Cruise Bus!<br />
Enjoy the grand sights of Edinburgh AND a sightseeing tour on the Forth Belle with its famous road and railway bridges!<br />
Join us on a boat trip on the Forth Belle and enjoy unrivalled views of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firth_of_Forth" target="_blank">Firth of Forth</a> and its magnificent bridges and islands!<br />
The tour bus leaves from Waverley Bridge and takes you direct to Hawes Pier at South Queensferry where you board the Forth Belle. Bus journey times are approximately 25 minutes each way.</blockquote>
More info here: <a href="http://www.forthtours.com/sightseeing.asp" target="_blank">www.forthtours.com/sightseeing</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">On the tour bus. Edinburgh Waverley Bridge.</td></tr>
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<b>11:30 am</b>. On board the Forth Belle. I'm lucky with the weather. It's breezy but bright with a nice blue sky and fluffy white clouds. And here are the pictures I took from the boat.<br />
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More info about the Bridges:<br />
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Forth Rail Bridge:<br />
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<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Bridge" target="_blank">wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Bridge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/queensferry/forthrailbridge/index.html" target="_blank">www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/queensferry/forthrailbridge</a></li>
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Forth Road Bridge:<br />
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<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Road_Bridge" target="_blank">wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Road_Bridge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/queensferry/forthroadbridge/index.html" target="_blank">www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/queensferry/forthroadbridge</a></li>
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Arriving at Inchcolm Island. It has quite a history:<br />
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Inchcolm (from the Scottish Gaelic "Innis Choluim", meaning Columba's Island) is an island in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. Repeatedly attacked by English raiders during the Wars of Scottish Independence, it was fortified during both World Wars to defend nearby Edinburgh. Inchcolm now attracts visitors to its former Augustinian Abbey...</blockquote>
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It was supposedly visited by St Columba (an Irish missionary monk) in 567, and was named after him in the 12th century. It may have served the monks of the Columban family as an "Iona of the east" from early times...</blockquote>
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A hogback stone, preserved in the abbey's visitor centre, can be dated to the late 10th century, making it probably Scotland's earliest type of monument originating among Danish settlers in northern England...</blockquote>
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<b>About Fleshmarket Close:</b><br />
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If you recognise the name you're probably an Ian Rankin fan. Fleshmarket Close is the 15th of his Inspector Rebus series and a suitably creepy name for a thriller.<br />
In actuality a flesh market was a butcher's market - and in previous lives this particular close was home to an abattoir, a fish and a vegetable market.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.darcytodracula.com/2011/04/historic-edinburgh-fleshmarket-close.html" target="_blank" title="http://www.darcytodracula.com/?ext-ref=comm-sub-email">From Darcy to Dionysus: A Writing Repository</a><br />
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I then went to to meet me friend Cid. We've spent the evening walking round the old town, chatting, eating Haggis and enjoying plenty of wine.<br />
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If I remember well, in my last Scotland post from April I said <b>"Watch out Scotland, I'll be back soon"</b>. And here I am.</div>
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It's Sunday the 4th of September, 5:15pm and I've just arrived in Edinburgh. It was quite a journey again. Coach from Bournemouth to London Victoria, then tube and finally on the train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh.</div>
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The plan for my <b>5 day Scotland tour</b> is as follows:</div>
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2 Nights in Edinburgh. Tonight I'm going to watch the fireworks at the Castle, which is the grand finale of the Edinburgh<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span>International Festival. Tomorrow morning I'm off on a boat trip around the Firth of Forth and Inchcolm Island. In the afternoon I'm meeting my friend Cid, who flew in from Toronto, Canada. We'll be staying at Hotel Missoni. What a treat.</div>
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Tuesday we'll pick up a hire car and go an a 3 day tour through Scotland. Ticking off Glen Coe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, several places in the Cairngorms National Park, a Scottish traditional live music event at Ballater before I'll be dropping off Cid in Glasgow on Thursday. I'm then going back to Edinburgh for a night before heading back to Bournemouth on Friday morning.</div>
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Along the way I've took lots of pictures. Impressions from the city, people on the street and fireworks of course. In my following posts there will be landscape shots of beautiful Scotland. </div>
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I'm starting with posting photos I took on my wander around Edinburgh on the way to finding a good spot from where to take pictures of the fireworks. </div>
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The Fireworks Concert is the spectacular finale to the Edinburgh International Festival, featuring live music performed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. You can expect a dramatic display and an exotic performance, inspired by Asia, Arabia and the East, set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.</blockquote>
More info about the Festival can be found here: <a href="http://www.eif.co.uk/festival2012" target="_blank">http://www.eif.co.uk/festival2012</a><br />
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The show is over. What an amazing experience. One whole hour watching a fantastic light show and fireworks in sync with beautiful music performed live by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!!!<br />
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<!-- AddThis Button END -->Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com2Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK55.9501755 -3.187535955.8790505 -3.3454644 56.0213005 -3.0296073999999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-27674563123390430372011-04-30T23:45:00.388+01:002011-11-17T19:15:16.925+00:00Scotland Tour Day 8 - Loch Lomond to Edinburgh<b>9.45 am</b>. Just had a delicious full Scottish Breakfast. My first cooked breakfast on the whole tour. I will need it. It's going to be a long day and a late night. Going from <a href="http://www.culag.info/CULAG/CulagIndex.htm" target="_blank">Culag Lochside Guest House</a>, Luss on Loch Lomond to Balloch, Stirling and from there to Edinburgh. In Edinburgh I'll visit the <a href="http://beltane.org/about/beltane/" target="_blank">Beltane Fire Festival</a> on Carlton Hill.<br />
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Just when I wanted to go for breakfast, I've seen the <a href="http://www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/" target="_blank">Loch Lomond seaplane</a> landing right outside the B&B. <br />
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Of course I grabbed my camera and rushed downstairs to take some pictures. They've refuelled and the engineer did a bit of posting for me too! We've started chatting. Dave, the pilot said "Come on, hop on, we're going down Cameron House, get someone to pick you up from there". Stupidly I didn't ask how far that was. I just declined, saying I'm not really into flying. Regretted it as soon as they took off. What an "adventure" that would have been... and the shots I could have taken. When I checked on the map I've seen that Cameron House Hotel is only a few miles down the lake. Couldn't have easily taken a taxi back to the B&B.<br />
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<b>11.30 am.</b> Wondering around the shores of Loch Lomond in Balloch (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=balloch&aq=&sll=56.015944,-4.581127&sspn=0.06803,0.154324&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Balloch,+Alexandria,+West+Dunbartonshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=56.010714,-4.580355&spn=0.03402,0.077162&z=14" target="_blank">map</a>).<br />
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<b>3.00 pm.</b> In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling" target="_blank">Stirling </a>(<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=stirling+scotland&aq=&sll=56.103832,-4.123306&sspn=0.2715,0.617294&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Stirling,+United+Kingdom&ll=56.137707,-3.879204&spn=0.135631,0.308647&z=12" target="_blank">map</a>). Having just a quick wonder around the high street and up to the Castle. Must admit that I didn't go all the way up to see the Castle... getting anxious to get to Edinburgh in time and am not inspired to take pictures for some reason. Must come back and spend more time here. It's such a lovely city. Still managed to get some shots.<br />
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<b>6.30 pm.</b> At <a href="http://www.grassmarket.net/biddy_mulligans.asp" target="_blank">Biddy Mulligans</a> pub, Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Having a beer and a breather.<br />
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Dropped off hire car at the airport, took the Airlink bus to Edinburgh Waverley, picked up Beltane tickets at <a href="http://www.thehub-edinburgh.com/" target="_blank">The Hub</a> (very long queue) and pulled luggage up and and down the hills of the city.<br />
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This is Leigh and Joanna. They are in Edinburgh to celebrate Joanna's mum's birthday. Somehow we got chatting and they've invited me to join their party! But I had to check into the hostel first before I could hit the town. Two really nice girls... and how lovely is that to invite a stranger to their party?<br />
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<b>9.00 pm.</b> At the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane" target="_blank">Beltane</a> on Carlton Hill in Edinburgh.<br />
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Edinburgh’s Beltane festival originates in the Scottish and Irish Gaelic pre-Christian festival of the same name.<br />
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It was a celebration of the fertility of the land and their animals. The main traditional element which was common to all Beltane festivals was the fire which gave it its name. All the fires of the community would be extinguished and a new, sacred ‘Need Fire’ was lit by either the village head or spiritual leader. From this source one or two bonfires were lit, and the animals of the community would be driven through or between them. It was believed that the smoke and flame of the fires would purify the herd, protecting them in the year to come and ensuring a good number of offspring. The inhabitants of the village would then take pieces of the fire to their homes and relight their hearths, and dance clockwise around the bonfires to ensure good portents for them and their families. Source: <a href="http://beltane.org/about/beltane/" target="_blank">http://beltane.org/about/beltane/</a></blockquote>
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<b>9.30 pm</b>. The show starts and I can't see anything but the crowd. And some selfish people blocking the view even more. Never mind... makes for good pictures too.<br />
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<b>9.50 pm</b>. Finally getting some glimpses of the procession.<br />
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<b>11.30 pm.</b> Well, what can I say about the Beltane. It was awesome! Photographically very challenging though.. it was pitch black apart from the torches... my camera batteries done a good job. So many times I had to trigger the flash before I eventually got a picture.<br />
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When it was almost over I bumped into a guy sitting in front of me. We've started chatting. He was there for the 13th time. His name was Michael and he lives in Edinburgh. He explained to me Beltane and it's background. He knew all about it. Then we've had a nice conversation about a lot of things and talked for quite some time. I really enjoyed that.<br />
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<b>0.15 am</b>. On my way to the hostel I bumped into Leigh and Joanna again on North Bridge. We walked together to a the Filling Station on Royal Mile where we chatted to a bunch of guys they've met on the night. I can remember one Irish fellow telling me to visit Ireland... but must go to the west, don't bother with Dublin. There was another chap called Theo (I think) from Chile.<br />
Took some pics and had a really good laugh with them all.<br />
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<b>1.00 am</b>. Time to say good night to Edinburgh and goodbye to Scotland. I'm off home to Bournemouth tomorrow. But watch out Scotland. I will be back soon.<br />
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View of Loch Ness from my room at Loch Ness Hostel, Glenmoriston.</div>
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<b>8.30 am</b>. Having coffee on the shores of Loch Ness. The waves make such a wonderful sound. But there is something strange about this lake. It looks like it's alive. Not sure if this is because the waves don't form a pattern. They seem to appear randomly. Even the sound changes. There is no rhythm to it.</div>
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<b>10.30 am.</b> Quick stop at the The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commando_Memorial" target="_blank">Commando Memorial,</a> Lochaber, Scottish Highlands.<br />
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<b>11.17 am</b>. Arrived at Ben Nevis Distillery. Parked and am now listening to the Katherine and William's Royal Wedding Vows on the radio.<br />
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1.30 pm. Driving through <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/glencoe/glencoe/index.html" target="_blank">Glencoe</a>.<br />
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<b>3.45 pm. </b>Quick stop at parking place with view of Loch Tulla. Very strong wind.<br />
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<b>4.10 pm</b>. Bridge of Orchy. There is something burning.<br />
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<b>6.00 pm</b>. Arrived at <a href="http://www.culag.info/CULAG/CulagDirections.htm" target="_blank">Culag Lochside Guest House</a>. What a lovely place. Directly on the Loch. Checked into a cosy room with views of the loch.<br />
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It's starting to rain. Patrick, the owner rushing to get me a parasol.<br />
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<!-- AddThis Button END -->Dorit Fuhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471713357063125208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3332850325664380888.post-61423443425693518292011-04-28T22:00:00.648+01:002011-11-17T19:25:31.259+00:00Scotland Tour Day 6 - Torridon to Loch NessToday's route takes me from Torridon to Invermorriston on Loch Ness via Applecross Peninsula, over the Bealach na Ba pass, Loch Carron and Eilean Donnan Castle.<br />
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Big day today. Applecross day! I've been looking forward to seeing <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/applecross/applecross/index.html" target="_blank">Applecross</a> (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Applecross,+Strathcarron,+UK&aq=1&sll=57.214868,-4.593143&sspn=0.065904,0.154324&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Applecross,+Strathcarron,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.459357,-5.670319&spn=0.261865,0.617294&z=11" target="_blank">map</a>) with it's stunning scenery and views across the outer Hebrides. The weather is perfect. For taking pictures at least. Grey moody sky and a slight drizzle.<br />
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<b>8.50 am</b>. Leaving Torridon (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=torridon&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Torridon,+Achnasheen,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&sqi=2&z=13">map</a>). Heading towards Shieldaig to get breakfast. Ideally something substantial. I didn't fancy continental at the hostel again... especially not for £4.95.<br />
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After only 5 miles on the road I've stopped to take pictures of Upper Loch Torridon. Stunning views. And no one around. Again. Driving through the Highlands sometimes feels like you're the only human being left on earth.<br />
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<b>10.30 am. </b><a href="http://www.nannysshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nanny's shop and café</a>, Shieldaig, Strathcarron. (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=shieldaig&aq=&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=18.461747,39.506836&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Shieldaig,+Strathcarron,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.477081,-5.653152&spn=0.261738,0.617294&z=11" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
I was on the hunt for breakfast and first came across the Hotel in <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/shieldaig/shieldaig/" target="_blank">Shieldaig</a>. But is was still closed so I kept walking along the main street and and discovered Nanny's café. What a gem.<br />
Had the most wonderful breakfast. Simply delicious hot and cold locally smoked salmon on buttered bread. Heaven!<br />
When you're in the area, you must drop in. Apart from great food (including home made cakes) there is a large selection of local produce, gifts and art prints.<br />
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I will never forget the hour of peace and quiet I had here. Had a chat with the owner, a lovely young woman (I forgotten to ask her name), about a local photographer who takes stunning images of the Highlands. She showed me some of his pictures from the Isle of Skye and seeing that completely convinced me to include Skye in my next tour.<br />
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As well as stocking local produce, including the famous Loch Torridon smoked salmon, they have included a takeaway service for coffee and home baking. The produce may be new, but the tradition has strong links with the past. Shopkeeping in those days was a world away from the click-and-deliver of today's internet. Isolated villages such as Applecross had for generations been supplied weekly by boat from Shieldaig, weather permitting. Source: <a href="http://www.nannysshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.nannysshop.co.uk</a></blockquote>
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<b>11.50 pm.</b> En route around Applecross Peninsula along the coastal road.<br />
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Very conveniently they've decided to graze near a parking spot. And they are beautiful.<br />
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<b>1.20 pm. </b>That's me by the coastal road around Applecross (notice the scenic backdrop).<br />
A couple of bikers stopped to take pictures of the cows too. One of the them offered to take my picture. Usually I don't hand my camera over to anyone but on this occasion I made an exception. They couldn't really run anywhere wearing their leather gear... not even to their bikes without me catching them in time.<br />
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He was actually quite good at taking pictures, or at least directing. He told me to get down to get the background in. He was very enthusiastic too. Suggested to take some pictures of me and the cows. We spend quite some time on that. Only problem was that the cows run away as soon as I got too close. So I have 3 shot of me posing and cows running away. Not worth putting on the internet, believe me.<br />
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The Bealach na Ba rises to 2053ft in height from sea level in about five miles, and is the most spectacular pass in Scotland. It also provides some of the most challenging driving in the country. It is single track throughout and the warning signs at its foot, including one (which we think is unique in Scotland) deterring learner drivers, should be taken seriously.<br />
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<b>5.30 pm.</b> Survived the pass drive. Making stop at <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochcarron/lochcarron/index.html" target="_blank">Loch Carron Village</a>. (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=loch+carron&aq=&sll=57.459357,-5.670319&sspn=0.261865,0.617294&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lochcarron,+Strathcarron,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.421664,-5.467072&spn=0.131068,0.308647&z=12" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
At first I was a bit apprehensive about driving over Bealach na Ba. Apparently it's a challenging drive. But as I got so used to single track road driving, sharp turns, U bends, blind spots and distracting scenery, I had to do it of course. And what can I say.. it was the most amazing drive ever. Well, it was more like driving a bit then stopping for pics. Took me over one hour. And It's only 5 miles up and 3 miles down!<br />
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This is Gerald and Crockett. Crockett being the dog. I think that's his name anyway. First I thought he said Rocket but he's seen the surprised look on my face and me asking "Rocket?", Gerald repeated that it was Crockett, not Rocket.<br />
He thought laundry was a strange subject to photograph. That's how we got chatting. Told me he's been touring Scotland for the last 10 days. Sleeps in his car. He met a woman wildlife photographer who does the same. Will definitely consider doing that on my next Scotland tour. So much easier than checking into a new place every single night.<br />
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<b>6.30 pm.</b> Arrived in Dornie (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dornie&aq=&sll=57.421664,-5.467072&sspn=0.131068,0.308647&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Dornie,+Kyle,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&z=14" target="_blank">map</a>) at <a href="http://www.eileandonancastle.com/home.htm" target="_blank">Eilean Donan Castle</a>.<br />
I thought instead of visiting the castle, which was closed anyway, I'd follow the signs to "Viewpoint" to take a picture from above. Well I drove and drove and drove... and I came along only ONE point from where you could see the castle.... and that was trough scrubs. Not what I call a viewpoint. So I carried on. Higher up, and higher. Did I mention the single track road? Anyhow. Got to a point where I thought the castle is far out of sight so driving any further would be pointless. Turned around (quite a maneuver) to go ALL the way back down again.<br />
Still had a great view from up there... excluding the castle though.<br />
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Back down I'v decided to take a few pics of the probably most photographed castle in Scotland. I can see clearly why. It's stunning. If you could think up a castle in the Highlands it would look like this.<br />
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<b>8.10 pm. </b>Arrived at <a href="http://www.syha.org.uk/hostels/highlands/loch_ness.aspx" target="_blank">Loch Ness Youth Hostel</a>, Invermoriston. (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=IV63+7YD&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Inverness,+Inverness-Shire+IV63+7YD,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.239492,-4.54731&spn=0.03293,0.077162&z=14" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Run out of cigarettes (yes, I'm officially outing myself as a smoker). The village shop at Invermoriston was closed, the hotel didn't sell cigarettes, so after arriving at the hostel and stupidly asking if they had any, they said no... of course. But the friendly chap at reception said there is a Co-op 8 miles up the road in Drumnadrochit that is open until 10pm. Guess what? I got in the car. Quite a nice drive though. Past Urquhart Castle. Only strange thing was the odd noise coming from the front left tire. I thought I did some serious damage to the car when driving through the deep pot holes at the hostel's parking space. Drove really slowly but the noise was still there. Got to the Co-op car park and seen that the tire at the front left was completely flat... and I drove almost 8 miles with it. Not bad.<br />
So after my shopping done I phoned the hire car people and they said they could get someone out within about an hour. It was already 9.00 pm so said I would try and change the tire myself. I was really looking forward to sitting down and relaxing. Wouldn't have been the first time I've changed a tire. Fumbling around the boot trying to pull the spare tire out (didn't see the big screw that held it place) a couple of chaps came over asking what the problem was. So I explained and from there they just took over. They put the spare tire on in just 10 minutes. Well, one of them did, the other one entertained me meanwhile. Unbelievable. I was soooooo relieved and thankful. I didn't even get their names. Shame on me. Only thing I know it that one runs the Take Away and the other one was just setting up a restaurant in the building next to it.<br />
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So. Lesson learned. Make sure you have a sufficient supply of cigarettes when driving through the Highlands and don't assume you can just pop into the next village shop. Because firstly there aren't many villages, secondly there aren't many village that have a shop and thirdly, if they have a shop they aren't open after 6pm. Also make sure you drive slowly at all times in case there are dangerously deep pot holes in places where they shouldn't be. Oh, and make sure you try and change your tire in a public place with lots of men around you.<br />
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<b>9.30 pm. </b>Sitting down by the shores of Loch Ness. Beer and Cigarette in my hand. I deserve it. What a day!<br />
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Day 5 of my tour through the Scottish Highlands. Today I'm going from Inchnadamph to Torridon, via/stopping at Ardvreck Castle, Knockan Crag, Ullapool and Corrieshalloch Gorge.<br />
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<b>7.30 am</b>. Had a good night sleep at <a href="http://www.inch-lodge.co.uk/" target="_blank">Inchnadamph Lodge</a> and it feels great to step outside with a cup of coffee and seeing nothing else but beautiful landscape. And it's so quiet. Last night's heavy wind has settled and I'm now getting ready for a stroll through Inchnadamph.<br />
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<b>11.40 am</b>. Ardvreck Castle. (<a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=58.16332743457224~-4.991545283050527&lvl=15&sty=s&eo=1&where1=United%20Kingdom" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Ardvreck Castle... a magical place steeped in history in a spectacular setting . I couldn't think of a better place to build a castle.<br />
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The castle dates back to about 1490 when the lands were owned by the Macleods of Assynt. Its only place in history is an especially inglorious one. On 25 April 1650, the Marquis of Montrose, fighting for the Royalist cause even after the execution of Charles I lost the battle of Carbisdale to a much smaller Covenanter army. His flight brought him, two days later, to Ardvreck Castle, where he sought sanctuary with Neil Macleod of Assynt.<br />
Neil was away, and his wife, Christine, tricked Montrose into the castle dungeon and sent for troops of the Covenanter Government. Montrose was taken to Edinburgh, where he was executed on 21 May 1650. This stands as a remarkable betrayal of Highland hospitality.<br />
Source: <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/ardvreckcastle/index.html" target="_blank">www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/ardvreckcastle</a></blockquote>
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By the way, I've dipped my hands into Loch Assynt where the Macleods bathed... how cool is that?<br />
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<b>1.30 pm.</b> Knockan Crag, National Nature Reserve, (<a href="http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/map1_3ua.shtml" target="_blank" title="Map for Knockan Crag">map</a>)<br />
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Initially I wanted to visit and climb up Knockan Crag only for the views over the Assynt mountains but I found myself really enjoying learning about Geology along the climb. The rocks at and around Knockan Crag record the last 3000 million years of history for the landmass of Scotland. <br />
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There are four different climbs to chose from.. all colour coded. The paths are scattered with Sculptures and engraved rocks that tells you more about the story of this part of the Earth . I didn't go all the way up to the top... only as far as "earth seat"..<br />
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The far Northwest of Scotland is one of the oldest landscapes in Europe. The rocks here tell of ancient oceans, vast deserts and ice sheets. Knockan Crag is renowned internationally as one of the most important sites for understanding how the landscape of Northern Britain was formed.<br />
Knockan Crag is situated 21 kms / 13 miles north of Ullapool. The story of the landscape is told using poetry, sculpture, interactive demonstrations and cartoons. Source: <a href="http://www.knockan-crag.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.knockan-crag.co.uk</a></blockquote>
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<b>3.20 pm.</b> In Ullapool. (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=ullapool&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Ullapool,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&ll=57.902445,-5.154305&spn=0.100883,0.264015&z=12" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
Ullapool is a pretty little village on the shores of Loch Broom. Time goes at another pace here. I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee and iced water at the <a href="http://www.theseaforth.com/" target="_blank">Seaforth Pub</a>. Great to just sit and watch others sitting and watching.<br />
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Whatever the weather, you are immediately struck by Ullapool's whiteness and by its regularity of design and layout. This is a legacy of the town's origins, being designed and built in 1788 by Thomas Telford and the British Fisheries Society. Source: <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/ullapool/ullapool/index.html" target="_blank">www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/ullapool/ullapool</a></blockquote>
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<b>4.40 pm. </b>Corrieshalloch Gorge<br />
I wasn't planning on stopping by the Gorge but because I needed a break from driving anyway and it was en route I though, why not go and take a look. And what can I say. Amazing. Just the walk to it through young wood lands was scenic.<br />
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<b>8.00 pm.</b> Arrived at the <a href="http://www.syha.org.uk/hostels/highlands/torridon.aspx" target="_blank">Youth Hostel</a> in Torridon. </div>
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What an amazing day and what an amazing drive towards <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/torridon/torridon/index.html" target="_blank" title="Torridon on www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk">Torridon</a>, (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=torridon&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Torridon,+Achnasheen,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&ll=57.549734,-5.51651&spn=0.196006,0.52803&z=11" target="_blank">map</a>). Getting used to single track road driving. It doesn't face me any more.</div>
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The weather turned from sunny to thundery... which I welcomed of course. Great for photos. Not so great for having diner outdoors. Still had an enjoyable end to the day and celebrated it with a bottle of warm beer and shortbread.</div>
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Tip toeing through the kitchen trying to find the kettle. Must not wake up the others who are still sound asleep... as kitchen, lounge and bedrooms aren't separated by proper walls... and sound travels through the whole lodge... I try and be as quiet as I can. And you know what that is like... it never works... the more you try to be quiet the more things you drop and bump into. <br />
Can't find an electric kettle so I thought I try the microwave to boil water for my morning coffee. As soon I switched it on I realized that it was one of those fancy ones with millions of settings (not just a knob for setting the time). It reminded me that I had not selected what type of food I'm cooking and for how long and god knows what else by beeping loudly. When making my selection pushing allsorts of buttons it responded with beeps too every time you pressed one. So I gave up on that idea and reverted to my last resort, the good old fashioned water kettle on the gas hob. All went well, and quiet, until the water started to boil.<br />
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So dear cohabitants, walker's couple and <a href="http://youtu.be/UzzCthKw_C0" target="_blank">Ben Howard</a> band members, India and sisters and boyfriend: I am very sorry for waking you up at 6am on the only day you've had off in months. I sincerely apologize.<br />
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Left the hostel at 8.00 am.. by then I think almost everyone was up. I wonder why.<br />
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I was the first to arrive at the Loch that day and even an hour later there was hardly anyone around. What a magical place. I could live there.<br />
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The idea was to <a href="http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/loch-an-eilein.shtml" target="_blank" title="walk around Loch an Eilein, Scotland">walk</a> around the whole lake. Walking time 2 hours. In Dorit time that's about 4 hours. If it was just me walking I could easily do it in 2 hours but I have Cami with me. Yes, Cami. That's my camera and I'm not the only one who names "things". My friend's washing machine is called Laura. Anyway, Cami is my precious tool for harvesting scenes of the beauty of nature and therefore I accept that she's the reason why I have to double recommended walking times wherever I go.... but what would I be without her?<br />
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<b>11:05 am. </b>At the <a href="http://www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/Visit/visit.htm" target="_blank" title="Cairngorms Reindeer Centre">Cairngorms Reindeer Centre</a>, Glenmore, Aviemore. (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=Reindeer+House&sll=55.603178,-4.356079&sspn=1.135794,3.131104&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Reindeer+House,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.178692,-3.759384&spn=0.097324,0.256462&z=12&iwloc=A" target="_blank">map</a>) <br />
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Make sure you get there before 11.00am so you don't miss the tour up the mountains to see the herd. As it turned out to be the story of my journey I arrived there 5 min late and was left with the option to see the Reindeer in the paddock. Because I've never seen one before (in real life) I didn't mind that they keep only the old and injured in there... as long as I could say <b>"I've touched a reindeer"</b>... and take photos of course!<br />
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The other two, the ones with proper antlers, did nothing else but eat and drink. It would have been nice to see a bit more action from them but who knows... they may have had really good conversations amongst themselves... and besides, there really isn't much to do in the paddock. Took a view snaps but there aren't interesting enough to post here.</div>
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<b>1:40 pm. </b>In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverness" target="_blank" title="Inverness">Inverness</a> (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=inverness&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Inverness,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=57.476712,-4.231796&spn=0.196398,0.52803&z=11" target="_blank">map</a>)<br />
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Oh Inverness... city of the North. I looked at you longingly from afar for such a long time imagining that there are northern lights, fairies dancing on the street, people wrapped in warm sheep skin coats rushing to get indoors as quick as they can. It's so far north it must be cold, right? Wrong. It was sunny and very warm. And there were no fairies or northern lights. Instead I was welcomed by a traffic jam. Traffic jam, I've almost forgotten what that was. But it wasn't too bad, in fact only a few minutes of stop and go. <br />
Parked the car at the East Gate Shopping Centre and although I knew they were in a hurry, I dared to ask a couple how to get to the centre and castle. They <b>told</b> me to follow them. In fact they were so helpful not only did they tell me where to go and what to see, while rushing through the shopping mall, they also told me what the car park was called so I could ask for the way back if I'd get lost. How nice is that?<br />
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The most interesting bookshop I have ever seen. Stuffed with second hand books. Could have spent an entire day in there.<br />
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<b>5.30 pm. </b><a href="http://www.glenmorangie.com/" target="_blank" title="Glenmorangie Distillery">Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery</a>, Tain, Ross-shire<br />
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Last distillery tour was at 3:30 pm. Ah, getting used to my late coming. Though I was a bit disappointed. I tasted "Glenmorangie Madeira Barrel Aged" 14 years ago in Germany and liked it a lot. So I really wanted to know more about the place where it's made. Well, next time perhaps. Have to make sure I get there early... maybe even the night before and camp next to it... just to be on the safe side. Nosed around the grounds a bit, took some photos and then headed off towards Sutherland.<br />
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<b>8.00 pm. </b><a href="http://www.inch-lodge.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank" title="Inchnadamph Lodge">Inchnadamph Lodge</a>, Loch Assynt, Sutherland (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Inchnadamph,+UK&aq=0&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=13.835858,33.793945&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Inchnadamph,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&ll=58.150417,-4.971313&spn=1.542179,4.224243&z=8" target="_blank">map</a>) <br />
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Finally arrived. Lodge is busy. Sharing room with 5 others. Men too.<br />
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After making my bed, filling up my empty water bottles, moving back and forth between car and room to get clothes for tomorrow, camera battery charger and other things I'm settling down in front of the lodge with a bottle of beer. Feeling great. <br />
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Inchnadamph is a hamlet in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assynt" target="_blank">Assynt</a>, Scotland. The name is an anglicisation of the Gaelic name Innis nan Damh meaning 'meadow of the stags'. Assynt is a remote area with a low population density and Inchnadamph contains a few houses, a lodge and a hotel.
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<b>Tour Itinerary: </b>Edinburgh – Spittal of Glenshee (Cairngorms) – Nethy Bridge (Cairngorms) – Inverness – Inchnadamph (Sutherland) by Loch Assynt – Ullapool – Torridon – Applecross Peninsula – Loch Ness – Glen Coe – Loch Lomond - Edinburgh<br />
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<b>8.00 am. </b>Had a great night sleep in the Eagle Room at <a href="http://www.gulabinlodge.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gulabin Lodge</a>, Spittal of Glenshee (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Spittal+of+Glenshee,+UK&aq=0&sll=56.813384,-3.462786&sspn=0.786276,2.051697&gl=uk&g=Spittal+of+Glenshee,+UK&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Spittal+of+Glenshee,+Perth+and+Kinross,+United+Kingdom&ll=56.813659,-3.46344&spn=0.393131,1.025848&z=10" target="_blank">map</a>). It's so quiet... and so cold.<br />
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The lodge is great. Rustic highland charm. Two very cosy lounges, great kitchen and dining room. Felt very much at home.<br />
Had another nice conversation with Steve, whom I've met the night before. There he is... ready for a day biking and walking through the Cairngorms.<br />
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Went for a stroll around the lodge, the abandoned cottage and the church and graveyard.</div>
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Driving towards Braemar. Stunning views all around.<br />
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Braemar is a lovely little village... it didn't spend too much time there.. got a busy timetable today. Though stopped at the castle for a quick snap.<br />
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Arrived at <a href="http://www.balmoralcastle.com/" target="_blank">Balmoral Castle</a> (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Balmoral+Castle,+Glascorrie,+AB35+5,+United+Kingdom&aq=0&sll=53.826597,-4.042969&sspn=13.58837,32.827148&ie=UTF8&hq=Balmoral+Castle,&hnear=Glascorrie,+United+Kingdom&z=10" target="_blank">map</a>), the Queen's Scottish residence.<br />
Strolled off the beaten track and got lucky when the Queen's ponies were lead past me. Guess that's been arranged solely for my arrival!<br />
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Found a great spot for taking pics of the castle and she just came along and stole my spot. She's spotted me pointing my lens at the castle, comes over and sits down in front of me. I couldn't believe it!</div>
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Detail of Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms, Scotland.</div>
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As by repeated request from my dear friend Abbey, I had to change the wording on the sign from "crossing" to "attacking". For whatever reason her husband has a squirrel phobia. Hope you like it Abbey!<br />
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A few miles up the hill towards the Lecht ski centre I came across this standing stone. It's a granite sculpture that is designed to draw attention to the landscape surrounding Corgarff. Artwork by Strathdon artist Louise Gardner. The work not only features engraved poetry, but also contains lenses that focus on points in the nearby landscape.The dark circles are binocular lenses embedded in the granite. One points left to the castle; the other to the right up the glen. Carved into the stone are the following words:<br />
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<b>7.00 pm. </b>Arrived at the <a href="http://www.lazyduck.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lazy Duck Hostel</a>, Nethy Bridge (<a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nethy+bridge&sll=57.265509,-3.65696&sspn=0.395064,1.056061&gl=uk&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Nethy+Bridge,+Highland,+United+Kingdom&z=10" target="_blank">map</a>). Knackered and overwhelmed by the surrounding landscape. Very cosy hostel, apparently the smallest in the UK with only 8 beds. <br />
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<b>Tour Itinerary: </b>Edinburgh – Spittal of Glenshee (Cairngorms) – Nethy Bridge (Cairngorms) – Inverness – Inchnadamph (Sutherland) by Loch Assynt – Ullapool – Torridon – Applecross Peninsula – Loch Ness – Glen Coe – Loch Lomond - Edinburgh<br />
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After not a good night sleep at the Budget Backpackers Hostel in Edinburgh, I got up to a sunny a day. </div>
View from my hostel. Having my morning coffee and cigarette outside on the street corner.<br />
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Reflections from the mirrors outside the <a href="http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk/" target="_blank">Camera Obscura</a> building on Castle Hill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh.</div>
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Picked up the car at the airport, on the way to Perth got lost just after I left the airport because for some reason the places I was passing on the way to Perth and road numbers weren't sign posted. So here is a tip (if travelling without satnav), if you want to go North towards Perth direction, don't bother remembering place names or road numbers, just follow the big signs saying "North Forth Bridge". Of course I new I had to go over a bridge, but never thought that would be the only clue for directions. And also, not everyone knows the name of the bridge, well I didn't. Anyhow, once over the bridge you can revert to the good old map reading technique.<br />
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Just as I arrived in Spittal of Glenshee a helicopter landed on a field near where an ambulance was parked. I watched for while, I had to stop somewhere anyway and ask for directions to the hostel. Took a couple of quick shots.<br />
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Steve is the only other guest staying here tonight, so I have a room for myself! Been lucky as the lodge was fully booked for weeks.<br />
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<li>Visit <a href="http://www.scone-palace.co.uk/" target="_blank">Scone Palace</a> north of Perth on the A93. It's a very important historical place where all Scottish Kings were crowned until 1651. I arrived 15 after closing time... this is going to be the story of my tour. The Palace wasn't even visible from the gate and although the gate was open I didn't dare to explore the grounds.</li>
<li>Stop and take pictures of the the <a href="http://www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk/index.asp?pg=31" target="_blank">world's tallest hedge</a>, also on the A93. Noticed that I've just seen it when I was almost past it. Couldn't find a good stopping point so just carried on driving.</li>
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<b>Tour Itinerary: </b>Edinburgh – Spittal of Glenshee (Cairngorms) – Nethy Bridge (Cairngorms) – Inverness – Inchnadamph (Sutherland) by Loch Assynt – Ullapool – Torridon – Applecross Peninsula – Loch Ness – Glen Coe – Loch Lomond - Edinburgh<br />
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After weeks of planning this trip I've finally arrived in Edinburgh. Took the Coach from Bournemouth to London Victoria, the Tube from Victoria Station to Kings Cross and from there the train to Edinburgh.</div>
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It wasn't my first time in Edinburgh. I've been there in 2005 and fell in love with it... so I couldn't wait to see it again, even if it was just for a day.</div>
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4:30pm - Edinburgh greeted me with rain but I didn't mind so much as long as I could walk and stretch my legs after 5 hours on the train. Getting to the hostel wasn't as straight forward as I thought as I had to pull my 30 kg suitcase up steep Market Street and North Bank Street. (a day later I've noticed that the wheels on my suitcase were stuck and didn't turn anymore... that's why it felt like pulling 100 kg up the hill).</div>
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By time I got to the hostel (<a href="http://www.budgetbackpackers.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Budget Backpackers</a>) the rain had stopped and the sun came out. After checking in I had to go explore and take some photos straight away.</div>
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Edinburgh <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mile" target="_blank">Royal Mile</a> ~ The punk lady tried to educate tourists about spinning but no one was interested in that. She only gathered a crowd because of her looks. £1 donation for photos was obligatory.</div>
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And then she started singing too. Gaelic folk songs. I actually really enjoyed her performance.</div>
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9.50pm - Night life at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUIHlek_AIs/Tc5ErNgKFSI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/6v8bIdwu0W8/s1600/_MG_8196_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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