This, at first, may appear a bit strange, doing a review of a road. However, the Glen Etive Road is no ordinary road. If you could capture all of the magnificent points of Scottish scenery and condense them into a stretch of road that is only 12 miles long you would have the Glen Etive Road. As you drive close to the road itself you are surrounded by mountains which have the effect of both putting you in your place as far as nature goes, but also welcoming you home, you feel safe and secure as if watched over by these mammoths that have been here for since the ice age.The road isn't … [Read more...] about The Glen Etive Road
Travel Report
Scotland on My Mind: A Simple Love Story
Guest blogger Keith Savage writes about his passion for Scotland.Keith: I remember walking into the Flattie Bar across from the docks in Orkney's second city, Stromness. It was a cozy, dark place, little more than a green shack attached to the much larger and more stately Stromness Hotel. Silence and turned backs greeted us as my wife and I entered. Everyone watched a small TV mounted in the corner. There, in the fuzzy technicolor, was Mel Gibson in his blue face paint, riding up and down the lines of his Scottish warriors, shouting his convictions. The entire bar was captivated by … [Read more...] about Scotland on My Mind: A Simple Love Story
Hebrides Islands on the Edge – A Photographic Journey
Early in May 2013 the BBC broadcasted the stunning television series on the Scottish Hebridean islands titled "Hebrides Islands on the Edge". The first run however was shown on BBC Scotland only but I've read that on Thursday 11th of July at 9pm the series will be shown on BBC meaning that anyone in the UK and in other countries can see this amazing documentary as well. Being a island hopper myself I thought I'd share some of my pictures and memories of the Hebridean Isles of Scotland. My travels have brought me to quite a few islands so far: Islay, Jura, Gigha, Colonsay, Mull, Rum, Seil, … [Read more...] about Hebrides Islands on the Edge – A Photographic Journey
Cycling the West Highland Way Part 2
Allan’s bike grinds to a halt, leaving him to take on a supporting role as Robert and Simon press on to MilngavieAs Allan and his bike got closer it dawned on me what had happened - the creaking freehub in the back wheel had completely collapsed, and in an instant that was it, game over. All that preparation, all the planning, ruined by a simple bearing. Such is life in the mountains though - this was an extreme challenge and we always knew there was a chance that any of the bikes might have let us down. Allan`s only option was to turn back to Kingshouse, leaving Robert and myself to push o … [Read more...] about Cycling the West Highland Way Part 2
Cycling the West Highland Way Part 1
Cycling the West Highland Way in two and a half days - Whose bright idea was that?Robert Shaw, Simon Freeman and Allan campbell cycled the full length of the west highland way (96miles) over 3 days. They started on the 29th April 2013 in memory of Robert's dad Bobby Shaw. Every one of us will be affected by cancer in some way during our lives so we thought we 'd try and raise much needed funds for a great cause!Simon Freeman writes: If I`m honest, it was probably my fault. Robert Shaw and Allan Campbell were quick to show their enthusiasm for the project though, and so the plan was … [Read more...] about Cycling the West Highland Way Part 1
The Small Isles by Becky Williamson
Most of the content on Scotland Info is written by myself because I've actually been to these areas and places, which makes the writing a bit easier and realistic. Since I haven't been to every part of Scotland (yet) I sometimes rely on others to send me interesting information, pictures etc. Now I have been to the Isle of Rum many years ago, the only island I have visited in The Small Isles. It was on a cloudy and somewhat dreich day and I was only there for a few hours. Hardly enough to get a good enough impression and it was in the time that my photographic skills were not as good as they … [Read more...] about The Small Isles by Becky Williamson
