Kew Gardens
This week’s road trip took me to Kew Gardens; In the Covid-19 era that meant I had prebooked my ticket last night, for entry between 13:00-13:15. Continue reading
Author: Fred Hart
Driving South
It is nearly 2 weeks ago that I returned home following my holiday in the Scottish highlands, but things have been so busy I’ve barely had time to take my photos off the camera! Continue reading
Leaving the Highlands
My first stop was Strathpeffer, a little to the North of Inverness. My route took me on some brilliant roads, including a B road with a view over the Dornoch Firth. Continue reading
Back to the Highlands
After the ferry arrived in Scrabster at lunch time I opted for the scenic route to Lairg; I drove part of the North Coast 500 then took an inland route, which meant 40 miles of single track road, with frequent passing places. Continue reading
Touring Orkney
Yesterday a quiet day with no travelling required, so I came up with a route arund the mainland of Orkney. Continue reading
Socially Distanced Ferry Travel
Thursday was an early start with a good drive of almost 100 miles to get to Scrabster, to catch the ferry to Stromness, Orkney. Continue reading
The Extreme North
Today’s main task: To reach John o’Groats. The route took me through the UK’s Northernmost counties – from Strathpeffer in Ross & Cromarty, through Sutherland, and in to Caithness. Continue reading
The Scottish Highlands
I continued my journey North East. Effectively following the Great Glen Way (a cycling, hiking and canoe trail), which goes from Fort William to Inverness, the A82 is a great (and very scenic) road. Continue reading
In to Scotland
In Oban I am staying in a hotel overlooking the bay with a view over to Kerrera opposite. Last time I stayed here I didn’t have a Sea view. What a difference it makes!! Continue reading
Driving North
I left Land’s End at about 11:50 – Just under 500 miles to my destination, so I just drove, and drove, and drove. Continue reading