Sunday, July 12 2026 Road video and map Despite what I said at the end of yesterday’s post, I discovered that the England-Norway World Cup game was being televised by ITV, which offer free live streaming without needing TV license details, so I stayed up and watched. As a result of this, and hundreds of … Continue reading A rest day heading to Edinburgh
Saturday, July 11 2026 Road video and map Overnight heavy rain and thunderstorms had become moderate rain by the time I had eaten breakfast and was leaving North Kessock as shown in the video snapshot below. My first visit of the day was to Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre a few miles south of North Kessock … Continue reading Royal History and Royal Housing
Friday, July 10 2026 Road video and map As I left Lochcarron for Loch Ness this morning it was raining and gloomy. The forecast rain probability only increased later in the day so it was with little hope of good views and walks that I set off. However, by the time I arrived in Fort … Continue reading Loch Ness
Thursday, July 9 2026 Road video and map I had expected Scotland to be scenically splendid and, so far, it has given me wonderful driving (if a little scary at times on the one lane roads). Today was a another special journey from Fort William to Lochcarron passing through great landscapes almost all the way. … Continue reading More magnificent driving
Wednesday, July 8 2026 Road video and map (Just the non motorway part) Today was my longest driving day so far. I travelled from Dumfries, just north of the border to Fort William in the highlands, a distance of 185 miles (298 Km). The first half was on motorways as I made my way to … Continue reading A beautiful drive on a beautiful day
Tuesday, July 7 2026 Road video and map Today was a little strange as I had two completely separate interests that pulled me halfway across England and then back west again in Scotland. The first was Hadrian’s Wall which was the main focus of the day. When it was constructed, starting in 122 AD, it … Continue reading The Roman Empire’s Northern Border
Monday, July 6 2026 Road video and map Today dawned brighter than expected and I asked my B+B host for a suggestion of a scenic drive. Her choice matched closely what I had found online so that is how I spent most of my day. I first drove into Keswick, arriving at the Lakeside car … Continue reading Scenic day in the Lake District