The Scottish National Trail

Emerging from the Falkirk Tunnel I slept well, but I slept late and missed the early morning parade. However, on my way back to the canal I did pass a…

Corston Hill in the early morning I was up early, not long after dawn. I did a quick cow check but none were about. The sun was out, as promised,…

The Forth Bridge I had a lovely breakfast at the Tontine Hotel, peaches and prunes with yoghurt, granola, smoked haddock and pastries. I'd have had toast as well, but was…

Full Scottish! As expected, it had rained heavily overnight and it continued in the morning. As the rain was forecast to ease mid-morning to the light variety of wet, I…

Story of the maiden Lilliard It was a good start to the day. Porridge for breakfast and away by 6:45. It was going to be another hot day but it…

The Three Brethren It promised to be a hot day. I left the campsite just before 8 o'clock so I could get breakfast. I ate at a little café called…

Wild goats in the Cheviots about 7am After a good night sleep, I set up early at 6:45 . There was no wind and it was warm and I noticed…