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Title: Scotland trip 2006
Post by: Dirkdigger on March 19, 2006, 21:51:26: Starting a new thread of snow clad photos from our trip to Scotland. We only arrived back about 1 1/2 hours ago, haven't had a good look at them yet will post more as time permits.
DD
This is the launch to and from our Hotel, and the view.
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 19, 2006, 22:13:55: Arklet waterfall, outside our hotel. Last one for tonight.
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Post by: Mrs Ava on March 19, 2006, 22:34:45: Lovely couple of pics there DD. I adore Scotland, spent a lot of time in Aviemore and the Caingorms as a teenager, then did a tour of Scotland when I learnt to drive. Happy days! I have a lovely Haggis in the freezer - poor mite - so I think I will endulge tomorrow night.
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 19, 2006, 23:26:00: Visited this posh boat lift yesterday, some feat of engineering.
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Post by: Carol on March 19, 2006, 23:30:45: Good pics D D. but apart from the Falkirk Wheel, where are they taken about??
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 19, 2006, 23:44:03: Sorry Carol, we visited Loch Lomond for a 5 day break. The hotel we stayed at is on the side of the boat. The view with the red pizza hut was taken on our visit to Oban.
DD
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Post by: Carol on March 19, 2006, 23:49:58: I should know really, cos I was there last year!!!! great pics. keep em coming. Did you go onto the Falkirk Wheel? We were there last year but didnt go on the boat.
;D
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 00:21:09: Yes it was an included excursion. Took about 15 minutes in total to tie us in and release us at the top. You didn't really feel any movement, then we went through the Antonine tunnel. Total trip was about 45 minutes, good value at the moment because you get to go up and down(2 lifts for the price of one)
The launch to the hotel is a much better option than the 15 miles round trip from Aberfoyle, very scenic but takes forever in a coach. Last 2 were taken on our upward journey on Wednesday, sure you know where ?
Definitely no more tonight, tired out will try and add more tomorrow.
DD
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Post by: littlegem on March 20, 2006, 00:59:14: dirk, that boat lift, is it at alton towers?!!!!! never seen anything like that, are the boats on the top then go to the river? strange!
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 01:07:46: Hi Littlegem, no not at Alton towers. Its known as the Falkirk Wheel. If you google it you should find their website. Only one of its kind in the world. Will try and post 1 more picture for you showing a little more detail.
DD
http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/index.asp
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 09:15:34: Sorry the quality on some is not as good as I would like. This is a shot taken from inside the coach as it was moving, tried my best to capture the light hitting the Loch.
All images were taken using my pocket camera not my DSLR, not that the camera was at fault anytime just the user not being familiar with the controls.
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Title: Re: Scotland trip 2006
Post by: Gardengirl on March 20, 2006, 09:51:02: Quote from: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 00:21:09
sure you know where ?

Excuse me for probably stating the obvious DD, but is that Gretna Green (only been up that way once about 9 years ago.) Remember popping into the Tartan Shop for a couple of things.

Beautiful photos, must visit again some time ;D
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 09:58:14: What a good memory you have, yes it is Gretna Green, we stopped on the way up for a coffee.
DD
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on March 20, 2006, 11:51:10: excellent pics DD :)
glad to see you survived your trip to the frozen north ;) ;D ;D
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Post by: Heldi on March 20, 2006, 11:53:36: I absolutely love that last picture DD . The lake looks like liquid gold.
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 12:00:53: Thank you GW and Heldi, wasn't as cold as we anticipated. Supprised amount of snow still around the hotel though. Apparently the tour the week before had to stay another day as they couldn't get out of the hotel.
Favourite trip out was through Glen Coe to Oban. Only one quick stop for photos though so mostly taken through the coach windows, hence slight loss in quality.
Will try and post more through the day as I check through them.
Keep your eyes peeled.
DD
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 20, 2006, 12:56:02: 3 more for now
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Post by: DenBee on March 21, 2006, 22:59:35: Brilliant photos. ;D

OH and I stayed at the Inversnaid hotel, many years ago - before children, so that's at least 14 years, and probably more. ::)
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 22, 2006, 14:42:48: Just a quck photo of the local wildlife, they were fed well every morning.
DD
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on March 22, 2006, 14:52:39: are you suggesting that the food from IH was only fit for bird consumption ;) ;D
quacking pic :P ;D
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 22, 2006, 15:00:49: Not at all GW ;D ;D
Suprised a few people went into a local shop in Callander and bought food for them especially.
DD
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Post by: busy_lizzie on March 22, 2006, 15:51:19: I loved your photos Dirk. The scenery is so spectacular in Scotland. We ae hoping to go up there for a mini break soon. busy_lizzie
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 22, 2006, 20:04:19: Sure someone can tell me where I took this photo, it was on the road towards Rannoch moor I think.
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Post by: Margi on March 22, 2006, 21:26:26: Hi DD

BEAUTIFUL pics as always - thank you! Hadn't seen the Falkirk Wheel - kind of like the London Eye but wetter! The close up of it is just stunning...

What is Oban thinking about letting Pizza Hut put that monstrosity in such a beautiful town?! It's my second favourite bit of mainland Scotland because it's where we used to catch the boat to Iona in my childhood and again as a young adult - my wedding photo was taken in the grounds of the Argyll Hotel on Iona, looking over towards Phionnfort on Mull. My favourite bit is Glenfinnan, where we had childhood holidays and where I spent my honeymoon - lots of happy days... thanks for reminding me I want to go to Scotland this year as well!

Margi x
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 22, 2006, 21:27:50: That does remind me of the country round Bridge of Orchy, just south of Rannoch Moor, but it's been a very long time since I was up there.
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Post by: MrsKP on March 22, 2006, 21:32:03: that's all just up the road from me that is .... and i really should make more of it.

twice i've been to Killin for the weekend, i think you go through callendar on the way there, and it's just the most fabulous place.

but even loch lomond is only 40 mins away, and i should get up there more, just for some air and a deep breath occasionally.

thanks for reminding me it was there DD.
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Post by: Paulines7 on March 23, 2006, 21:38:44: Lovely pictures DD. We used to live in Oban 1982 to 1886. I was up there on holiday three years ago and can't remember the pizza hut. The building used to house a museum of miniature dolls and furniture. We are going on holiday to Scotland this year with our caravan and will be staying at the Caravan Club Sites at Killin, Bunree and Morvich. We hope to visit Oban for a day trip, maybe taking the train from Crianlarich as it goes through such superb scenery. Keep your pictures coming.

Where are the waterfalls in your pics DD? Are they at Killin?
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Post by: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 21:44:59: By Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel and Lochaber we will go ... tum-ti-tum-ti-tum-ti-tum-ti-tum :D
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 23, 2006, 21:47:47: No Paulines7, they are Arklet waterfalls ? 20 yards from the hotel cascading into Loch Lomond.
Will try and show a clearer photo if I have one.
DD
Not the best of images taken through the window of boat, reflection in glass.
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:01:29: These are the falls at Killin Paulines7
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 23, 2006, 22:02:03: Found this one as well, taken at the very bottom of the falls.
DD
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Not sure what this one is called.
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:06:49: they take your breath away don't they.
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 23, 2006, 22:11:52: Perhaps some free advertising ? Anyone recognise the falls ? think it began with a "D"
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Post by: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:12:32: Yes Mrs KP that's cos it's f****g freezing there
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Post by: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:14:07: Yes I do recognise them. Been there many times when my Kids were younger (20 years ago). Now, however, the name elludes me. Busy wee village behind the falls though.
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:15:58: Quote from: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:12:32
Yes Mrs KP that's cos it's f****g freezing there

lmao, you're not wrong ;D
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:16:58: and it's the Falls of Dochart if i've not lost too many grey cells.

;D
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Post by: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:20:46: You suggesting I have!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( ;)
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 23, 2006, 22:22:59: Thanks for jogging my memory MrsKP, this last one I had to crop the bottom off due to the coach moving quite quickly. Again another out of the window on passing, you people who live with such beautiful scenery are so lucky.
DD
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:25:30: Quote from: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:20:46
You suggesting I have!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( ;)

not at all my dear grawrc. i've just about regained the ability to speak after a very long weekend of abusing my body and other people's ears, so for me to remember my own name would have been a major achievement. ;D
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Post by: grawrc on March 23, 2006, 22:26:32: Yes DD Scotland is actually quite splendid. Something we forget when we have travesties like the Scottish Parliament building. new thread maybe?
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:29:42: when i was in london at the weekend, my mum actually gave me a book with various "walks" in scotland, some of which are on my doorstep. when i can drag myself away from the plot, i have promised myself to do one this summer.
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Post by: Carol on March 23, 2006, 22:30:15: GLENFINNAN

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Wonderful view here.
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Post by: MrsKP on March 23, 2006, 22:31:59: phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ! just lovely Carol.
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Post by: Dirkdigger on March 23, 2006, 22:32:26: Shall bid you all goodnight, but will leave you with this one.
DD
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Post by: Carol on March 23, 2006, 22:39:31: Yes Anne, start another thread on our travesty of a Scottish Parliament. Does anyone like it!!!! or the waste of space that works in it.

::) ::)
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Post by: Paulines7 on March 23, 2006, 23:26:12: Thanks MrsKP for posting the beautiful falls at Killin. We will not be staying at the campsite near the river but will be tucked away in a forest site with all the midges about a mile or so from the village.

Thanks for more lovely pics DD. I can't wait to get up there again. :D
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Post by: Margi on March 24, 2006, 00:07:07: Carol - Thanks so much for the pic of Glenfinnan! I'm filling up here...

Margi x
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Post by: Carol on March 24, 2006, 00:10:11: Its a pleasure Margi. Beautiful place, quite magical.

We were there last summer and it was a fine warm summers day. Nothing quite beats the Scottish Highlands when the sun is shining, stunning.......
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Post by: Margi on March 24, 2006, 00:20:55: Couldn't agree more - quite magical!

Margi x
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Post by: grawrc on March 24, 2006, 18:10:20: I love it too when the mist comes down on the mountains, or the horizontal rain or when it's snowing. Just love it basically. It's home and it's beautiful and there's air and space to breath.