"Short stories and travel reports from my life adventures around the globe".
The Silver Sands of Morar. June 2019. When the sun is shining and the sky is blue, I swear Scotland might just be the most beautiful country on Planet Earth. Think of the world’s most stunning beaches and I’m guessing most people wouldn’t find a place for Scotland. When I think about my own most […]
Read MoreThe Commando Memorial, Scotland July 2019. It was a summer’s afternoon in Scotland, but hell you wouldn’t have known it. Spackles and I were driving down the A82 on the way to Loch Ness when, suddenly, he announced an unplanned pitstop. “The Commando Memorial is just over there!” he said, straining his eyes at the […]
Read MoreJJ’s Cafe, Fort William, Scotland. If I have one little grumble about living in Banavie, it’s that the village is a bit restrictive when it comes to my morning caffeine fix. Beyond my sister’s kitchen and the depressing territory of instant coffee, the only place I can really go to is The Moorings Hotel. Actually, […]
Read MoreFort William Town Centre. May 2019. Poor old Fort William. As a town it’s always had a bad rap. And for the most part, it only has itself to blame. I’ve always wondered why the town is so uncompromisingly grey and neglected. And why it falls so short in terms of sights, stores and general […]
Read MoreThe Witch’s Trails, Scotland. June 2019. When it comes to hiking, you really are spoilt for choice around Fort William. Having exhausted Banavie’s excellent walking options, I jumped at the chance of something different one Sunday morning. It was my brother-in-law Thomas who suggested The Witch’s Trails. Located throughout Leanachan Forest at the foot of […]
Read MoreThe West Highland Museum, Scotland. June 2019. Fort William Town Centre isn’t blessed with an abundance of sights. However, the High Street is much improved from the incredibly drab, run down place it was when I first came here in 2002. Moreover, there are a handful of charming spots worth visiting if one makes the […]
Read MoreSoldiers Bridge, Fort William, Scotland. June 2019. I remember being a bit confused when I exited the ruins of Inverlochy Castle. I’d come out onto a path that runs along the banks of The River Lochy. From here I could see what I figured should be Soldiers Bridge. But hang on, this was clearly a […]
Read MoreInverlochy Castle. June 2019. I’m starting to get into this whole Scottish castle thing. It reminds me a bit of the first dozen or so temples I discovered in Asia. Or that initial bunch of cathedrals in Central Europe. In contrast to the castles of East Lothian and indeed of Oban and Loch Ness, Inverlochy […]
Read MoreBen Nevis Distillery. June 2019. They make whisky in Scotland, you know. It seems to be very popular with people. I had a glass of whisky once and it tasted like someone had shoved The Olympic Torch down my throat. I remember thinking f****, I shan’t be doing that again. Nevertheless, I couldn’t leave Ben […]
Read MoreCorpach, Scotland. The village of Corpach is yet another stunning spot in the Lochaber region of The Scottish Highlands. Situated at the entrance of The Caledonian Canal on the edge of Loch Linnhe, the natural beauty on offer here is every bit as lovely as in neighbouring Banavie and nearby Fort William. In fact, whenever […]
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