Sunday 25th August 2024 After the delayed but enjoyable journey up to Aberdeen (see Part 1 of this two part blog from yesterday) and bought my Travel Pass from Aberdeen station's ticket office, day one of my Spirit of Scotland adventure began on the 10:08 ScotRail train from Aberdeen to Inverness. It was a nice... Continue Reading →
Saturday 24th August 2024 I've recently spent a few days enjoying travelling on Scotland's (indeed, Britain's) renowned scenic railway lines with the freedom that comes with a Spirit of Scotland Travel Pass. "Uncover the true spirit of Scotland - from the wilderness of the far north, to the urban delights of Scotland's seven cities." So... Continue Reading →
Friday 16th July 2021 There are various ways to reach the Outer Hebrides (aka the Western Isles) by public transport from the south east of England. Travelling via Inverness then the train to Kyle of Lochalsh, bus or coach to Portree and Uig on Skye and the ferry to Tarbert on Harris (or Lochmaddy on... Continue Reading →
Tuesday 3rd September 2019 It's about 230 miles long. It takes 7 hours and 50 minutes. It's Scottish Citylink's route 915 (or 916) from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station all the way to Uig Pier on the Isle of Skye via Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh. I've travelled along this route a few times, but... Continue Reading →
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