Whilst covid was still a big problem in 2021 things were starting to open up provided adequate precautions were taken. It was at this time I received an email from Classic Sailing about a last minute cancellation to sail on the Pelican of London on leg two of it’s circumnavigation of the UK . The …
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What a glorious day to be flying a glider, just started learning and this was only my 5th flight. There is so much to concentrate on when you’re learning it’s sometimes difficult just to appreciate the view. Scottish Gliding Centre
In 1977 Magnus and I decided to tour Europe. We had left school and needed to find work to finance the trip. We both got jobs at a local meat processing factory (Lawsons of Dyce). It wasn’t the worst job I’ve ever had but it came close. We initially applied for jobs as cleaners, which …
Following our successful tour in 1975 Magnus and I decided to do the same the following year only following a different route. We again planned to stay at SYHA youth hostels which as before we had to pre-book. The route took us from Aberdeen to Braemar, Perth, Edinburgh, Wanlockhead (Scotlands highest village), Ayr, Glasgow, Stirling, …
I have been cycling almost as long as I can remember, my first bike was a three wheeler at the age of three or four, I can still picture it. At the age of five I had an accident falling off a neighbours bike whilst messing about and badly grazed my face. As a sort …
I have been gathering information relating to cycling in Scotland for some time now and I thought it was about time I compiled a list of some of the sites and what they offer. Cycling Scotland: An organisation funded by the Scottish Government to promote bicycle use in Scotland. Cycle Routes – SE Scotland & …
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