Tour Scotland

[bilM]

how did you find his teaching methods?

Still thinking about that. Nice guy very knowledgeable a bit arty farty for me. Will have a look to see if I can find you in Canon magazine

 

[Phil89a]

Make sure you have your Funster Sticker displayed

You can’t miss me the van has Otter Spotter on the front and rear.

Will do

 

[Otter Spotter]

Still thinking about that. Nice guy very knowledgeable a bit arty farty for me. Will have a look to see if I can find you in Canon magazine
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That’s ok then, I wanted to try and get some minimal landscapes using big stopper. I really like some of Michael Kenna’s work, his ‘forms of Japan’ work is great.

 

[Phil89a]

That’s ok then, I wanted to try and get some minimal landscapes using big stopper. I really like some of Michael Kenna’s work, his ‘forms of Japan’ work is great.

Have a look at Bruce Percy's work if you like Michael Kenna. Bruce has just put up a great set of minimalistic images from Harris. See - https://brucepercy.co.uk/blog/2023/2/2/isle-of-harris-2022-portfolio.

Whilst not up to Bruce's standards; here are some of mine from previous trips to Harris - see https://philcorley.com/isle-of-harris/

I just love Harris for photography

 

[Otter Spotter]

Have a look at Bruce Percy's work if you like Michael Kenna. Bruce has just put up a great set of minimalistic images from Harris. See - https://brucepercy.co.uk/blog/2023/2/2/isle-of-harris-2022-portfolio.

Whilst not up to Bruce's standards; here are some of mine from previous trips to Harris - see https://philcorley.com/isle-of-harris/

I just love Harris for photography

I love your work, it’s the sort of Photography I want to aspire to. I have been concentrating on Otters and wildlife for too long. You could teach me a lot based on your images

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[Phil89a]

I love your work, it’s the sort of Photography I want to aspire to. I have been concentrating on Otters and wildlife for too long. You could teach me a lot based on your images

Well if we end up in the same place sometime, I would be happy to give your some guidance. But in the meantime, drop me a mail anytime if you need help or advice with anything.

 

[PaulC70]

We stayed at the Kelpies in December went to pay and the guy told us no charge in winter and you can now stay at the top car park from 2023.

where is the information about the top car park as that's new to me?

Here’s the latest review from Campercontact app. 23rd of Jan this year.

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Information came from the guy in the hut that takes the money at the top car park so I took him at his word.

Well Ive messaged them to find out but theres nothing on any of their social media about that or their website so I'd find it very unlikely they will be suddenly allowing motorhome stopovers in the top car park (especially after @Bobbydaisys post, but we'll see.

 

[poppycamper]

I have sent you a map.

Some ideas

Alwick Casle

Blair Athol Castle

Sterling Castle

Edinburgh Castle --- Park & ride train from Prestontans

Culzean Castle

Falkirk Wheel

Kelpies at Falkirk

Pitlockry

Oban – A816 – A83 to Loch Lomond Tarbet – DO NOT use the A82 north above Tarbet

Fort William

Caingormes

A939 Breamar to A95 Elgin

Yes A82 North of Tarbet is interesting.. However in my view anyone coming North to Scotland who finds this bit of road "disturbing/demanding " maybe better of giving Scotland a miss..... There are many many roads up here a lot more demanding and requiring a lot more care and concentration than this one ...

 

[Stealaway]

Yes A82 North of Tarbet is interesting.. However in my view anyone coming North to Scotland who finds this bit of road "disturbing/demanding " maybe better of giving Scotland a miss..... There are many many roads up here a lot more demanding and requiring a lot more care and concentration than this one ...

I love Scotland's roads but that one is so narrow and naggery. I clouted both mirrors on on coming coaches. I avoid it now.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Well Ive messaged them to find out but theres nothing on any of their social media about that or their website so I'd find it very unlikely they will be suddenly allowing motorhome stopovers in the top car park (especially after @Bobbydaisys post, but we'll see.

It would be better on the top car park was available, the existing one is a public unsecured parking so when we stayed I had to have a hard conversation with a 30 something male who parked up after 12 midnight blasting his music at festival levels.

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[cyberyacht]

I love Scotland's roads but that one is so narrow and naggery. I clouted both mirrors on on coming coaches. I avoid it now.

Both mirrors? Any chance of a diagram on how that is achieved? Everyone seems to have it in for my offside one, in this country at least. The Pompiers had a go at the other one near Le Bourget du Lac

 

[Bailey58]

Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter fame near Fort William (which itself has good day parking for motorhomes next door to Lidl if I remember). Further north near Inverness the Culloden battlefield and memorial has good visitor parking.

 

[Stealaway]

Both mirrors? Any chance of a diagram on how that is achieved? Everyone seems to have it in for my offside one, in this country at least. The Pompiers had a go at the other one near Le Bourget du Lac

Walls man - and trees - and posts.
Nightmare of a road.
Those mirrors are not cheap.

I pulled them in eventually and sod what's behind me.

 

[PaulC70]

It would be better on the top car park was available, the existing one is a public unsecured parking so when we stayed I had to have a hard conversation with a 30 something male who parked up after 12 midnight blasting his music at festival levels.

Well confirmation from them today that the top car parks are NOT open for staying over, only the bottom one.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Well confirmation from them today that the top car parks are NOT open for staying over, only the bottom one.

They need to get a lockable barrier then to stop non Motorhomers from disturbing the overnighters.

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[PaulC70]

They need to get a lockable barrier then to stop non Motorhomers from disturbing the overnighters.

Have stayed here 3 or 4 times and never a problem

 

[The Cruisers]

Have been thinking of the trip to Scotland and have decided after The Kelpies and the Falkirk wheel we would head over towards Oban and Fort William. Perhaps do the NC500 next year when we have more time.
We are looking now for places to stop along the coast there and for lovely places to visit. (could be sites or over nighting somewhere remote) even over to the islands. Any help/suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.

 

[Bobbydaisy]

Have been thinking of the trip to Scotland and have decided after The Kelpies and the Falkirk wheel we would head over towards Oban and Fort William. Perhaps do the NC500 next year when we have more time.
We are looking now for places to stop along the coast there and for lovely places to visit. (could be sites or over nighting somewhere remote) even over to the islands. Any help/suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.

Oban , Seaview at Benderloch , this site is a lovely site with a great couple who run it , you would struggle to better it in the Oban area ,

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[Bobbydaisy]

Have been thinking of the trip to Scotland and have decided after The Kelpies and the Falkirk wheel we would head over towards Oban and Fort William. Perhaps do the NC500 next year when we have more time.
We are looking now for places to stop along the coast there and for lovely places to visit. (could be sites or over nighting somewhere remote) even over to the islands. Any help/suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.

Fort William , great site , easy access to the town , good pitches and facilities with views of Ben Nevis , quick access to the walk up if you’re up for it

Campsite — Glen Nevis Holidays

www.glen-nevis.co.uk

 

[Stealaway]

Have been thinking of the trip to Scotland and have decided after The Kelpies and the Falkirk wheel we would head over towards Oban and Fort William. Perhaps do the NC500 next year when we have more time.
We are looking now for places to stop along the coast there and for lovely places to visit. (could be sites or over nighting somewhere remote) even over to the islands. Any help/suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.

There's a nice easy road to Ullapool, a nice town and a great chip shop. Glencoe is a fabulous road and a great stopover for a fiver.

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[poppycamper]

There's a nice easy road to Ullapool, a nice town and a great chip shop. Glencoe is a fabulous road and a great stopover for a fiver.

Agree Ullapool is lovely..... But maybe not for OP this time, Ullapool must be about 120mls North of his choice of Fort William,
However Glencoe differant story and the A85 Tynedrum to Oban is an absolute must. They could then head up coast to Fort William. Then back down the A82 to Glencoe...

 

[The Cruisers]

Thank you for your suggestions