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October Scotland trip 2021

1 shot willie

1 shot willie

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Traveling up to Scotland and camping in the van for a week or two.....all things being well.
Been looking at things to do and see while we are there.
The campsite we have chosen is North Ledaig.....close to Oban and Fort William.......and on a good bus route if we don't want to drive.

One of the trips we feel is a must do....... is the Jackobite Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig.......will be a great day out.......and a bonus is we can take "Eddie" on board with us :)



Looking at other options as well.......Oban looks to be very worth a visit.......need to pack a fishing rod :)
 
1 shot willie said:
Traveling up to Scotland and camping in the van for a week or two.....all things being well.
Been looking at things to do and see while we are there.
The campsite we have chosen is North Ledaig.....close to Oban and Fort William.......and on a good bus route if we don't want to drive.

One of the trips we feel is a must do....... is the Jackobite Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig.......will be a great day out.......and a bonus is we can take "Eddie" on board with us :)



Looking at other options as well.......Oban looks to be very worth a visit.......need to pack a fishing rod :)
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Spent some time canoeing on Loch Shiel .....fantastic scenery, would be awesome to see from a train :thumbsup:

You could visit the GlenFinnan monument and the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge maybe ?
 
took that train ride a few years ago, well worth it.
lots of great photo opportunities so make sure to have a good picture taking device with you.

imo finding a decent meal in Mallaig is no small feat. if i were doing it again i'd pack a lunch.
that said i am a self-confessed food snob -- i'm not into fancy food but i hate crappy food -- so that might be worth taking into consideration too.
 
teef said:
took that train ride a few years ago, well worth it.
lots of great photo opportunities so make sure to have a good picture taking device with you.

imo finding a decent lunch in Mallaig is no small feat. if i were doing it again i'd pack a lunch.
that said i am a self-confessed food snob -- i'm not into fancy food but i hate crappy food -- so that might be worth taking into consideration too.
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I will pack the Trangia and some beans for the trip Teef.....spoil the girl :D
We are the same as far as the food goes.......nothing worse than a bad meal :(
 
the fish and chips we had in Mallaig was greasy on the outside and stone cold on the inside. when we sent it back it returned slightly warmed over, same piece of fish just refried (sort of).

i would have been happy to lose that lunch into the harbour and make the return trip on an empty stomach.
 
Hopefully the seafood restaurant will be open when you get to Oban 👍🏻 It was a few years back that I was in it and it’s on the slightly expensive side but! It was one of the best meals iv had, opted for the seafood platter 👍🏻👍🏻😁

It’s slap bang on the pier,, kanny miss it Ken 👍🏻
 
Oh and there’s a modest wee hoos called CASTLE DEE MARCO that dose a lovely wee cup oh tea and a sausage roll, the bairns are mental but welcoming 😉😂😂
 
1 shot willie said:
Traveling up to Scotland and camping in the van for a week or two.....all things being well.
Been looking at things to do and see while we are there.
The campsite we have chosen is North Ledaig.....close to Oban and Fort William.......and on a good bus route if we don't want to drive.

One of the trips we feel is a must do....... is the Jackobite Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig.......will be a great day out.......and a bonus is we can take "Eddie" on board with us :)



Looking at other options as well.......Oban looks to be very worth a visit.......need to pack a fishing rod :)
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You'll enjoy that train journey Bill but take your camera because you'll go through some stunning scenery
 
Seriously thinking of putting off this planned trip due to the current fuel shortages at the pumps.....watching closely to see how it all pans out.
Hopefully it will improve soon.....🙄
 
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