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Map 40, 41 – The Road to the Isles

I spent last night in an amazing converted chapel about 5 miles outside Inverie on the remote and wild Knoydart peninsula. Visibility was poor; but in some ways that enhanced the sense of other-worldliness about where I was. Arriving at Britain’s remotest pub in the early evening mist, I enjoyed my obligatory pint before moving […]

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A Rum deal

It was another spectacular train ride for 5 hours from Glasgow to Arisaig. First you go along the north side of the Firth of Clyde, then you follow the shores of Gare Loch, followed by the very well named Loch Long. You are afforded great views of the mountains beyond, notably The Cobbler, and then […]