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Scotland Sept 2022
Travelogue
Our Hymer is being loaded... we're sure to have things with us that we'll never need!
Our Hymer is being loaded... we're sure to have things with us that we'll never need!
We stay with the children.
On Sunday the 2 'boys' will complete a driving course with the WoMo. The total weight is also measured there (3'470kg - just about enough!)
Distance : 166km
We stay with the children.
On Sunday the 2 'boys' will complete a driving course with the WoMo. The total weight is also measured there (3'470kg - just about enough!)
Distance : 166km
We enjoy the FUN park SwissMegaPark with our grandchildren
We enjoy the FUN park SwissMegaPark with our grandchildren
We keep our route to the north in order to visit 'something' in Luxembourg or Belgium. However, we are making great progress so that we 'pull through'.
We keep our route to the north in order to visit 'something' in Luxembourg or Belgium. However, we are making great progress so that we 'pull through'.
In the village where 'Chez les Ch'ti' was filmed we find a nice spot on the remparts.
Unfortunately, the only open restaurant is already sold out ... so we eat a kind of pizza on the main square opposite the church in a (still barely open) café
Distance 752 km
In the village where 'Chez les Ch'ti' was filmed we find a nice spot on the remparts.
Unfortunately, the only open restaurant is already sold out ... so we eat a kind of pizza on the main square opposite the church in a (still barely open) café
Distance 752 km
a short drive takes us to Calais where the ferry is booked for 10:30 (get there 45' before).
We're still filling up in France because it's a bit cheaper here than on the island at the moment.
a short drive takes us to Calais where the ferry is booked for 10:30 (get there 45' before).
We're still filling up in France because it's a bit cheaper here than on the island at the moment.Stress-free and peaceful crossing on a half-empty ferry-
Why not in the tunnel??? Tunneling is not our thing - if there is a ferry (or a pass in the mountains) then our choice is clear!
Stress-free and peaceful crossing on a half-empty ferry-
Why not in the tunnel??? Tunneling is not our thing - if there is a ferry (or a pass in the mountains) then our choice is clear!
Near Sandringham Castle (unfortunately closed) we find a nice place with very friendly hosts and top sanitary facilities. All just 500m from the sea
Distance : 332km ( 49km to Calais + the first 283km from Dover in left-hand traffic )
Near Sandringham Castle (unfortunately closed) we find a nice place with very friendly hosts and top sanitary facilities. All just 500m from the sea
Distance : 332km ( 49km to Calais + the first 283km from Dover in left-hand traffic )
We visit Cragside House:
With our membership in the Scottish National Trust, we also have free parking and free entry here.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics. Discover Britain's original smart home
We visit Cragside House:
With our membership in the Scottish National Trust, we also have free parking and free entry here.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics. Discover Britain's original smart home
There are nice pitches behind the pub/restaurant. The shower and toilet are not exactly our standard, but they are ok for one night.
The food/beer in the restaurant was good and the service was very friendly.
Distance : 446 km
There are nice pitches behind the pub/restaurant. The shower and toilet are not exactly our standard, but they are ok for one night.
The food/beer in the restaurant was good and the service was very friendly.
Distance : 446 km
Early in the morning we meet one in the huge Alnwick Castel car park.
First, a visit to the large gardens with many enchanted corners and a Poisson Garden, which can only be reached with an (exciting) guided tour.
Finally the Catsel itself, which was used as a setting for many films (including Harry Potter)
However, the weather left something to be desired
Early in the morning we meet one in the huge Alnwick Castel car park.
First, a visit to the large gardens with many enchanted corners and a Poisson Garden, which can only be reached with an (exciting) guided tour.
Finally the Catsel itself, which was used as a setting for many films (including Harry Potter)
However, the weather left something to be desired
The time to look at Bamburgh Castle was over, but there is a great parking space directly under the castle (however without infrastructure)
In the evening in the pub, the English national anthem is played on TV and the BBC announcer, dressed in black, announces the Queen's death.
Distance : 37km
The time to look at Bamburgh Castle was over, but there is a great parking space directly under the castle (however without infrastructure)
In the evening in the pub, the English national anthem is played on TV and the BBC announcer, dressed in black, announces the Queen's death.
Distance : 37km
Great castle on a rock right on the coast.
Stormy weather
In the castle there would also be an aviation museum - but this is limited to the wreckage of downed planes - and of course the stories about it!
We enjoy breakfast in the nearby town, visit the church and then we continue towards Scotland.
Great castle on a rock right on the coast.
Stormy weather
In the castle there would also be an aviation museum - but this is limited to the wreckage of downed planes - and of course the stories about it!
We enjoy breakfast in the nearby town, visit the church and then we continue towards Scotland.
on the way ... more inland
on the way ... more inland
We are always looking for small roads/pass roads...
At the height (350 m above sea level!) there is also fog
We are always looking for small roads/pass roads...
At the height (350 m above sea level!) there is also fog
good place with great view
Distance : 108 km
good place with great view
Distance : 108 km
Not far from where we stayed, we find the next ruined castle.
The actual castle is not accessible at the moment: An authority checked the castle ruins and found that there was a risk of collapse --> closed. After all, there is no entrance fee and those responsible on site are well-positioned, communicative and accessible people.
Not far from where we stayed, we find the next ruined castle.
The actual castle is not accessible at the moment: An authority checked the castle ruins and found that there was a risk of collapse --> closed. After all, there is no entrance fee and those responsible on site are well-positioned, communicative and accessible people.
The Aviation Museum on a former military airfield is worth a visit. The very well preserved and maintained Concorde is in much better shape than the one in Toulouse, for example.
( In the plexiglass walls -eg in front of the cockpit- there are special holes for easy forography!) .
Other planes - civil and military - as well as the construction of an airfield during the World War can be visited in the wide area.
Lunch in the WoMo with a beautiful view.
The Aviation Museum on a former military airfield is worth a visit. The very well preserved and maintained Concorde is in much better shape than the one in Toulouse, for example.
( In the plexiglass walls -eg in front of the cockpit- there are special holes for easy forography!) .
Other planes - civil and military - as well as the construction of an airfield during the World War can be visited in the wide area.
Lunch in the WoMo with a beautiful view.
A guided tour of this exciting museum by a former miner gives you a good feeling of 'how people worked in the old days'.
The imposing steam engine for controlling the pit lift with the corresponding control chair ... terrific.
The guide said: He doesn't have to go on a FreeFallTower - in these pit lifts you fall down 500 meters in a cage ... freefall-like
A guided tour of this exciting museum by a former miner gives you a good feeling of 'how people worked in the old days'.
The imposing steam engine for controlling the pit lift with the corresponding control chair ... terrific.
The guide said: He doesn't have to go on a FreeFallTower - in these pit lifts you fall down 500 meters in a cage ... freefall-like
After a trip over the new bridge over the Firth of Forth and a short rest under the old railway bridge we find (thanks to Park4night) a nice and quiet place to stay.
Unfortunately all pubs 'fully booked'!
Distance : 95 km
After a trip over the new bridge over the Firth of Forth and a short rest under the old railway bridge we find (thanks to Park4night) a nice and quiet place to stay.
Unfortunately all pubs 'fully booked'!
Distance : 95 km
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel)
Very imposing and impressive ... of course we don't miss the boat trip and enjoy this exciting and technically demanding 'lock'.
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel)
Very imposing and impressive ... of course we don't miss the boat trip and enjoy this exciting and technically demanding 'lock'.
The Castle-Parking is closed for WoMo's ... so back to the city and search for a parking space. We find something somewhere, unload the bikes and drive up to the castle.
Somehow interesting and varied, but we didn't like it that much: too big and a bit lifeless (except for many tourists)
The Castle-Parking is closed for WoMo's ... so back to the city and search for a parking space. We find something somewhere, unload the bikes and drive up to the castle.
Somehow interesting and varied, but we didn't like it that much: too big and a bit lifeless (except for many tourists)
A little further back on small and smaller country roads we get to Anstruther ('opposite of Edinburgh'), where we park our mobile home right by the sea - we actually wanted to go to the caravan park there, but it made a completely closed impression. The driveway across the village is a bit narrow, but it worked.
Dinner in the restaurant The Haven: cosy, nice, good
Whiskey of the month: Tomatin ( we liked it a lot, so we'll probably drive by this distillery! )
Distance : 160 km
A little further back on small and smaller country roads we get to Anstruther ('opposite of Edinburgh'), where we park our mobile home right by the sea - we actually wanted to go to the caravan park there, but it made a completely closed impression. The driveway across the village is a bit narrow, but it worked.
Dinner in the restaurant The Haven: cosy, nice, good
Whiskey of the month: Tomatin ( we liked it a lot, so we'll probably drive by this distillery! )
Distance : 160 km
Bright sunshine wakes us up in the morning.
On foot we set off to explore the local fishing museum. Absolutely to recommend.
Bright sunshine wakes us up in the morning.
On foot we set off to explore the local fishing museum. Absolutely to recommend.
Interesting for sure, but not really our thing: very depressing in view of the threatening escalation in the Ukraine war.
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Interesting for sure, but not really our thing: very depressing in view of the threatening escalation in the Ukraine war.
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beautiful city with a lively shopping street (which of course we didn't miss)
beautiful city with a lively shopping street (which of course we didn't miss)
In the port of Dundee we visit the MS Discovery: The ship with which Scott explored the South Pole.
Scott's various research trips are also impressively presented in the associated exhibition ... including the lost race to the South Pole!
In the port of Dundee we visit the MS Discovery: The ship with which Scott explored the South Pole.
Scott's various research trips are also impressively presented in the associated exhibition ... including the lost race to the South Pole!
The weather holds! We stay just north of Dundee. Quiet, stress free.
Distance : 80 km
The weather holds! We stay just north of Dundee. Quiet, stress free.
Distance : 80 km
Great walled garden and impressive arboretrum
PS: very elegant toilet!
PS: there has to be a bit of Glamis 650th Anniversary Gin in it
Great walled garden and impressive arboretrum
PS: very elegant toilet!
PS: there has to be a bit of Glamis 650th Anniversary Gin in it
A little way back (overland) we want to visit Edzell Castle 6 Garden, but ...
Closed due to danger of collapse!
A little way back (overland) we want to visit Edzell Castle 6 Garden, but ...
Closed due to danger of collapse!
Harbor Bar our S46 Britstop
The Harbor Bar itself... well! Was also closed in the evening, but right next to it was Fish&Chip The Quaisyde, which has a super restaurant on the 1st floor with a view of the harbor to see the ebb and flow spectacle.
Distance : 92km
Harbor Bar our S46 Britstop
The Harbor Bar itself... well! Was also closed in the evening, but right next to it was Fish&Chip The Quaisyde, which has a super restaurant on the 1st floor with a view of the harbor to see the ebb and flow spectacle.
Distance : 92km
great location right on the sea.
very impressive: When you are 'in the castle', there are practically no people, since they usually only look from afar ... but the facility and the corresponding explanations are absolutely worth seeing.
great location right on the sea.
very impressive: When you are 'in the castle', there are practically no people, since they usually only look from afar ... but the facility and the corresponding explanations are absolutely worth seeing.
Here it gets a little curvy - the landscape further and ... sometimes larger vehicles come towards you
Here it gets a little curvy - the landscape further and ... sometimes larger vehicles come towards you
Some of the forests were massively destroyed by the storm Arwen, which raged here at the end of November 2021. Everywhere one is still tidying up.
Some of the forests were massively destroyed by the storm Arwen, which raged here at the end of November 2021. Everywhere one is still tidying up.
a bit unromantic, but ok.
In the evening we ate in the only (?) open restaurant in the (rather deserted) town
Distance : 210km
a bit unromantic, but ok.
In the evening we ate in the only (?) open restaurant in the (rather deserted) town
Distance : 210km
Lighthouse Museum with a collection of different lenses, as well as a visit to the actual lighthouse
Great, informative guided tour on a small scale.
Lighthouse Museum with a collection of different lenses, as well as a visit to the actual lighthouse
Great, informative guided tour on a small scale.
just beautiful
old wool weaving restored with a lot of love.
Small but nice
PS: the sponsor board on the water wheel
old wool weaving restored with a lot of love.
Small but nice
PS: the sponsor board on the water wheel
Found a place on Park4Night - right on the river - next to the cemetery
Distance : 162km
Found a place on Park4Night - right on the river - next to the cemetery
Distance : 162km
Guided tour already gone (we hadn't inquired beforehand, let alone reserved!). Are mainly here because of the name (Tomatin ... is almost like Thomas) and the actually smooth whiskey.
Guided tour already gone (we hadn't inquired beforehand, let alone reserved!). Are mainly here because of the name (Tomatin ... is almost like Thomas) and the actually smooth whiskey.
We do without, especially since we were here in 2005.
We do without, especially since we were here in 2005.
On the way we are hungry and so we stop in Muir of Ord and go to the Bad Girl Bakery on the other side of the street.
We don't really expect anything special, but discover a real insider tip: various cakes and simply good!
On the way we are hungry and so we stop in Muir of Ord and go to the Bad Girl Bakery on the other side of the street.
We don't really expect anything special, but discover a real insider tip: various cakes and simply good!
The train station is nice... we expected a bit more from the museum
The train station is nice... we expected a bit more from the museum
So the whole beautiful outward journey back again
So the whole beautiful outward journey back again
Even the journey there is beautiful and varied and then:
You can actually see salmon jumping over the small waterfall.
plus a nice and quiet parking space
Distance : 248 km
Even the journey there is beautiful and varied and then:
You can actually see salmon jumping over the small waterfall.
plus a nice and quiet parking space
Distance : 248 km
great and correspondingly well-known castle. A castle as you imagine it. The individual rooms each have fresh floral decorations from our own garden.
Large garden worth seeing with (if you like it a falconry demonstration)
Lots of visitors: When we drove on shortly after 12 p.m., there were already 6 cars in the parking lot.
great and correspondingly well-known castle. A castle as you imagine it. The individual rooms each have fresh floral decorations from our own garden.
Large garden worth seeing with (if you like it a falconry demonstration)
Lots of visitors: When we drove on shortly after 12 p.m., there were already 6 cars in the parking lot.
Along the way, there is a small museum in a former crofter's house (2-room worker's house) with a cafe next door!
Along the way, there is a small museum in a former crofter's house (2-room worker's house) with a cafe next door!
A must-see if you've driven this far north. An exciting coastal formation created by ongoing erosion.
A must-see if you've driven this far north. An exciting coastal formation created by ongoing erosion.
simple, clean, beautifully located place.
In the nearby Northern Point we have a tasteful dinner.
Distance : 152km
simple, clean, beautifully located place.
In the nearby Northern Point we have a tasteful dinner.
Distance : 152km
an organized excursion lets us experience Oakney.
Interesting and instructive explanations by the chauffeur
an organized excursion lets us experience Oakney.
Interesting and instructive explanations by the chauffeur
we start the path 'around the top' - always as close as possible to the coast
we start the path 'around the top' - always as close as possible to the coast
traveling on single track roads
traveling on single track roads
...
...
nice, simple place - a bit remote and narrow access - but with the previously completed paths in the north: no problem
Distance : 253km
nice, simple place - a bit remote and narrow access - but with the previously completed paths in the north: no problem
Distance : 253km
very nice garden
very nice garden
beautiful place with a very nice young, committed couple as tenants.
stormy night ... with a lot of wind
We enjoyed an excellent dinner nearby at The Myrtle Bank Hotel
Distance : 152km
beautiful place with a very nice young, committed couple as tenants.
stormy night ... with a lot of wind
We enjoyed an excellent dinner nearby at The Myrtle Bank Hotel
Distance : 152km
The streets are (in between) a bit wider, but there are more animals that compete with us
The streets are (in between) a bit wider, but there are more animals that compete with us
Then in the thickest fog over the pass
Then in the thickest fog over the pass
A must (not only for us!)
A must (not only for us!)
The last working turn-table ferry
an absolute sensation: the rotating platform, the flaps ... all operated by hand
The last working turn-table ferry
an absolute sensation: the rotating platform, the flaps ... all operated by hand
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
The camping in Broadford was full - so we stay overnight in the port of Armadale - in the south of the Isle of Skye
Distance : 228 km
The camping in Broadford was full - so we stay overnight in the port of Armadale - in the south of the Isle of Skye
Distance : 228 km
On the ferry back to the mainland
On the ferry back to the mainland
Arriving in Mallaig first, shopping and: drinking coffee in The Tea Garden after we practically drove straight from the bed onto the ship - and we didn't want to do the coffee on the ship!
PS: As always on the island with scones 😊
Arriving in Mallaig first, shopping and: drinking coffee in The Tea Garden after we practically drove straight from the bed onto the ship - and we didn't want to do the coffee on the ship!
PS: As always on the island with scones 😊
The weather doesn't really want to, ie it's raining, which has its appeal, but not necessarily if you're a tourist
The weather doesn't really want to, ie it's raining, which has its appeal, but not necessarily if you're a tourist
past Corran and on small and tiny streets (I love it!)
past Corran and on small and tiny streets (I love it!)
Again parkinf and overnight directly in the port
Excellent dinner at the Whitehouse Restaurant...5 mins walk
Distance : 109 km
Again parkinf and overnight directly in the port
Excellent dinner at the Whitehouse Restaurant...5 mins walk
Distance : 109 km
At the end of the road to the east is a very special distillery: Nc'nean. There we are registered for a guided tour with tasting.
Apart from the fact that this operation is run by women, quite a few women are employed here and everything is organic... the whiskey (and gin) was to our liking
At the end of the road to the east is a very special distillery: Nc'nean. There we are registered for a guided tour with tasting.
Apart from the fact that this operation is run by women, quite a few women are employed here and everything is organic... the whiskey (and gin) was to our liking
We drive the challenging road back to Lochaline where the ferry to the Isle of Mull departs.
We drive the challenging road back to Lochaline where the ferry to the Isle of Mull departs.
In the very south of the island we visit the Ardalanish Weavers weaving mill. We are relatively late, but are received very friendly and given a lot of information.
Back again on small roads - which does not rule out that in between a bus comes towards you.
In the very south of the island we visit the Ardalanish Weavers weaving mill. We are relatively late, but are received very friendly and given a lot of information.
Back again on small roads - which does not rule out that in between a bus comes towards you.
Good spot by the sea... very close to a local pub: the food doesn't blow your socks off but it's ok
Distance : 153km
Good spot by the sea... very close to a local pub: the food doesn't blow your socks off but it's ok
Distance : 153km
We don't want to wait at the ferry the next day for possible 'no-shows' and so we go back Fishnish - Lachaline (where no reservation is necessary) - at least 2 vehicles.
We don't want to wait at the ferry the next day for possible 'no-shows' and so we go back Fishnish - Lachaline (where no reservation is necessary) - at least 2 vehicles.
Picnic on the way
Picnic on the way
Corran - Inchree Ferry
Corran - Inchree Ferry
We pass the Castle Stalker car park but just beyond there is a garden center - with exciting care: Looking for male and female holly - we now have (I think) a female plant with berries. The male will show up.
We pass the Castle Stalker car park but just beyond there is a garden center - with exciting care: Looking for male and female holly - we now have (I think) a female plant with berries. The male will show up.
This is what a castle in Scotland should look like ... unfortunately not accessible.
But: I can once again strike with the scones
This is what a castle in Scotland should look like ... unfortunately not accessible.
But: I can once again strike with the scones
An old iron foundry - unfortunately not fully accessible here either due to the risk of collapse
An old iron foundry - unfortunately not fully accessible here either due to the risk of collapse
impressive and big. A completely exaggerated collection of weapons.
(Huge visitor car park - in 2005 you could still park right in front of the castle!)
impressive and big. A completely exaggerated collection of weapons.
(Huge visitor car park - in 2005 you could still park right in front of the castle!)
It goes over the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow.
We slowly have to think about the trip home or the booked ferry
It goes over the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow.
We slowly have to think about the trip home or the booked ferry
very simple but quiet
very simple but quiet
south past Glasgow
south past Glasgow
New Lanark: A Spinning Mill. The then owner was convinced that education was better than oppression.
see also: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark
New Lanark: A Spinning Mill. The then owner was convinced that education was better than oppression.
see also: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark
a mining museum in the highest village in Scotland (750 m).
Unfortunately we missed the lead by almost 10 minutes
a mining museum in the highest village in Scotland (750 m).
Unfortunately we missed the lead by almost 10 minutes
already closed
already closed
A place with the charm of a motorway service station (but clean)
Image from the campsite's homepage
Distance : 218 km
A place with the charm of a motorway service station (but clean)
Image from the campsite's homepage
Distance : 218 km
A great garden ... slowly autumn is coming
A great garden ... slowly autumn is coming
unfortunately cannot be visited in full due to the danger of collapse
unfortunately cannot be visited in full due to the danger of collapse
also here: restricted viewing
also here: restricted viewing
Super stand in the car park of this pub.
Excellent food and lovely people
Distance : 215 km
Super stand in the car park of this pub.
Excellent food and lovely people
Distance : 215 km
getting a little lost on the way to the museum ... but it would have been very easy!
getting a little lost on the way to the museum ... but it would have been very easy!
absolutely sensational open-air museum, which everyone can only heartily recommend.
absolutely sensational open-air museum, which everyone can only heartily recommend.
hardly arrived in the harbor we are already on the ship. Move into the cabin and inquire about the ship and soon we'll be on our way
hardly arrived in the harbor we are already on the ship. Move into the cabin and inquire about the ship and soon we'll be on our way
Lots of industry
We're almost at the back, but eventually the deck in front of us will be high enough for us to ride
Lots of industry
We're almost at the back, but eventually the deck in front of us will be high enough for us to ride
On the way south we visit another open-air museum.
This also offers good insights into the past
On the way south we visit another open-air museum.
This also offers good insights into the past
Luckily the traffic jam was only in the opposite lane. Near Hennef we find a nice place with a very nice and accommodating owner.
Distance : 328km
Luckily the traffic jam was only in the opposite lane. Near Hennef we find a nice place with a very nice and accommodating owner.
Distance : 328km
We have to see the Limes after we have already seen the Antonius Wall and Hadrian's Wall.
We have to see the Limes after we have already seen the Antonius Wall and Hadrian's Wall.
on to Elke and Gummar, who we met in Wales 4 years ago and who are still in contact from time to time.
We spend the night 'on the street' and are spoiled with a sauerkraut casserole
Distance : 358 km
on to Elke and Gummar, who we met in Wales 4 years ago and who are still in contact from time to time.
We spend the night 'on the street' and are spoiled with a sauerkraut casserole
Distance : 358 km
We're making good progress for now...great weather.
We may plan to take the ferry from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn, but then we are stuck in traffic for what feels like forever and then continue on the country road. We would like to save the sticker for the few kilometers, but it just keeps getting stuck.
We're making good progress for now...great weather.
We may plan to take the ferry from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn, but then we are stuck in traffic for what feels like forever and then continue on the country road. We would like to save the sticker for the few kilometers, but it just keeps getting stuck.
Of course, this also causes traffic jams
Of course, this also causes traffic jams
we use the small border crossing near Lustenau
we use the small border crossing near Lustenau
Arrival in Schiers at Thomas & Edith. longtime friends.
We are back in front of the house - eat, look at Chur the next day and always talk a lot together, chat, discuss, ...
Distance : 315 km
Arrival in Schiers at Thomas & Edith. longtime friends.
We are back in front of the house - eat, look at Chur the next day and always talk a lot together, chat, discuss, ...
Distance : 315 km
Here we say goodbye to Franco & Ruth, long-time friends of the family
Here we say goodbye to Franco & Ruth, long-time friends of the family
Intermediate destination - 'unloading' brother
Intermediate destination - 'unloading' brother
back home
unpacking!
Distance : 385 km
back home
unpacking!
Distance : 385 km
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ein organisierter Ausflug lässt uns Oakney erfahren.
Interessante und lehrreiche Erklärungen durch den Chauffeur
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Travelogue
Our Hymer is being loaded... we're sure to have things with us that we'll never need!
Our Hymer is being loaded... we're sure to have things with us that we'll never need!
We stay with the children.
On Sunday the 2 'boys' will complete a driving course with the WoMo. The total weight is also measured there (3'470kg - just about enough!)
Distance : 166km
We stay with the children.
On Sunday the 2 'boys' will complete a driving course with the WoMo. The total weight is also measured there (3'470kg - just about enough!)
Distance : 166km
We enjoy the FUN park SwissMegaPark with our grandchildren
We enjoy the FUN park SwissMegaPark with our grandchildren
We keep our route to the north in order to visit 'something' in Luxembourg or Belgium. However, we are making great progress so that we 'pull through'.
We keep our route to the north in order to visit 'something' in Luxembourg or Belgium. However, we are making great progress so that we 'pull through'.
In the village where 'Chez les Ch'ti' was filmed we find a nice spot on the remparts.
Unfortunately, the only open restaurant is already sold out ... so we eat a kind of pizza on the main square opposite the church in a (still barely open) café
Distance 752 km
In the village where 'Chez les Ch'ti' was filmed we find a nice spot on the remparts.
Unfortunately, the only open restaurant is already sold out ... so we eat a kind of pizza on the main square opposite the church in a (still barely open) café
Distance 752 km
a short drive takes us to Calais where the ferry is booked for 10:30 (get there 45' before).
We're still filling up in France because it's a bit cheaper here than on the island at the moment. a short drive takes us to Calais where the ferry is booked for 10:30 (get there 45' before).
We're still filling up in France because it's a bit cheaper here than on the island at the moment.Stress-free and peaceful crossing on a half-empty ferry-
Why not in the tunnel??? Tunneling is not our thing - if there is a ferry (or a pass in the mountains) then our choice is clear!
Stress-free and peaceful crossing on a half-empty ferry-
Why not in the tunnel??? Tunneling is not our thing - if there is a ferry (or a pass in the mountains) then our choice is clear!
Near Sandringham Castle (unfortunately closed) we find a nice place with very friendly hosts and top sanitary facilities. All just 500m from the sea
Distance : 332km ( 49km to Calais + the first 283km from Dover in left-hand traffic )
Near Sandringham Castle (unfortunately closed) we find a nice place with very friendly hosts and top sanitary facilities. All just 500m from the sea
Distance : 332km ( 49km to Calais + the first 283km from Dover in left-hand traffic )
We visit Cragside House:
With our membership in the Scottish National Trust, we also have free parking and free entry here.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics. Discover Britain's original smart home
We visit Cragside House:
With our membership in the Scottish National Trust, we also have free parking and free entry here.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics. Discover Britain's original smart home
There are nice pitches behind the pub/restaurant. The shower and toilet are not exactly our standard, but they are ok for one night.
The food/beer in the restaurant was good and the service was very friendly.
Distance : 446 km
There are nice pitches behind the pub/restaurant. The shower and toilet are not exactly our standard, but they are ok for one night.
The food/beer in the restaurant was good and the service was very friendly.
Distance : 446 km
Early in the morning we meet one in the huge Alnwick Castel car park.
First, a visit to the large gardens with many enchanted corners and a Poisson Garden, which can only be reached with an (exciting) guided tour.
Finally the Catsel itself, which was used as a setting for many films (including Harry Potter)
However, the weather left something to be desired
Early in the morning we meet one in the huge Alnwick Castel car park.
First, a visit to the large gardens with many enchanted corners and a Poisson Garden, which can only be reached with an (exciting) guided tour.
Finally the Catsel itself, which was used as a setting for many films (including Harry Potter)
However, the weather left something to be desired
The time to look at Bamburgh Castle was over, but there is a great parking space directly under the castle (however without infrastructure)
In the evening in the pub, the English national anthem is played on TV and the BBC announcer, dressed in black, announces the Queen's death.
Distance : 37km
The time to look at Bamburgh Castle was over, but there is a great parking space directly under the castle (however without infrastructure)
In the evening in the pub, the English national anthem is played on TV and the BBC announcer, dressed in black, announces the Queen's death.
Distance : 37km
Great castle on a rock right on the coast.
Stormy weather
In the castle there would also be an aviation museum - but this is limited to the wreckage of downed planes - and of course the stories about it!
We enjoy breakfast in the nearby town, visit the church and then we continue towards Scotland.
Great castle on a rock right on the coast.
Stormy weather
In the castle there would also be an aviation museum - but this is limited to the wreckage of downed planes - and of course the stories about it!
We enjoy breakfast in the nearby town, visit the church and then we continue towards Scotland.
on the way ... more inland
on the way ... more inland
We are always looking for small roads/pass roads...
At the height (350 m above sea level!) there is also fog
We are always looking for small roads/pass roads...
At the height (350 m above sea level!) there is also fog
good place with great view
Distance : 108 km
good place with great view
Distance : 108 km
Not far from where we stayed, we find the next ruined castle.
The actual castle is not accessible at the moment: An authority checked the castle ruins and found that there was a risk of collapse --> closed. After all, there is no entrance fee and those responsible on site are well-positioned, communicative and accessible people.
Not far from where we stayed, we find the next ruined castle.
The actual castle is not accessible at the moment: An authority checked the castle ruins and found that there was a risk of collapse --> closed. After all, there is no entrance fee and those responsible on site are well-positioned, communicative and accessible people.
The Aviation Museum on a former military airfield is worth a visit. The very well preserved and maintained Concorde is in much better shape than the one in Toulouse, for example.
( In the plexiglass walls -eg in front of the cockpit- there are special holes for easy forography!) .
Other planes - civil and military - as well as the construction of an airfield during the World War can be visited in the wide area.
Lunch in the WoMo with a beautiful view.
The Aviation Museum on a former military airfield is worth a visit. The very well preserved and maintained Concorde is in much better shape than the one in Toulouse, for example.
( In the plexiglass walls -eg in front of the cockpit- there are special holes for easy forography!) .
Other planes - civil and military - as well as the construction of an airfield during the World War can be visited in the wide area.
Lunch in the WoMo with a beautiful view.
A guided tour of this exciting museum by a former miner gives you a good feeling of 'how people worked in the old days'.
The imposing steam engine for controlling the pit lift with the corresponding control chair ... terrific.
The guide said: He doesn't have to go on a FreeFallTower - in these pit lifts you fall down 500 meters in a cage ... freefall-like
A guided tour of this exciting museum by a former miner gives you a good feeling of 'how people worked in the old days'.
The imposing steam engine for controlling the pit lift with the corresponding control chair ... terrific.
The guide said: He doesn't have to go on a FreeFallTower - in these pit lifts you fall down 500 meters in a cage ... freefall-like
After a trip over the new bridge over the Firth of Forth and a short rest under the old railway bridge we find (thanks to Park4night) a nice and quiet place to stay.
Unfortunately all pubs 'fully booked'!
Distance : 95 km
After a trip over the new bridge over the Firth of Forth and a short rest under the old railway bridge we find (thanks to Park4night) a nice and quiet place to stay.
Unfortunately all pubs 'fully booked'!
Distance : 95 km
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel)
Very imposing and impressive ... of course we don't miss the boat trip and enjoy this exciting and technically demanding 'lock'.
(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel)
Very imposing and impressive ... of course we don't miss the boat trip and enjoy this exciting and technically demanding 'lock'.
The Castle-Parking is closed for WoMo's ... so back to the city and search for a parking space. We find something somewhere, unload the bikes and drive up to the castle.
Somehow interesting and varied, but we didn't like it that much: too big and a bit lifeless (except for many tourists)
The Castle-Parking is closed for WoMo's ... so back to the city and search for a parking space. We find something somewhere, unload the bikes and drive up to the castle.
Somehow interesting and varied, but we didn't like it that much: too big and a bit lifeless (except for many tourists)
A little further back on small and smaller country roads we get to Anstruther ('opposite of Edinburgh'), where we park our mobile home right by the sea - we actually wanted to go to the caravan park there, but it made a completely closed impression. The driveway across the village is a bit narrow, but it worked.
Dinner in the restaurant The Haven: cosy, nice, good
Whiskey of the month: Tomatin ( we liked it a lot, so we'll probably drive by this distillery! )
Distance : 160 km
A little further back on small and smaller country roads we get to Anstruther ('opposite of Edinburgh'), where we park our mobile home right by the sea - we actually wanted to go to the caravan park there, but it made a completely closed impression. The driveway across the village is a bit narrow, but it worked.
Dinner in the restaurant The Haven: cosy, nice, good
Whiskey of the month: Tomatin ( we liked it a lot, so we'll probably drive by this distillery! )
Distance : 160 km
Bright sunshine wakes us up in the morning.
On foot we set off to explore the local fishing museum. Absolutely to recommend.
Bright sunshine wakes us up in the morning.
On foot we set off to explore the local fishing museum. Absolutely to recommend.
Interesting for sure, but not really our thing: very depressing in view of the threatening escalation in the Ukraine war.
https://secretbunker.co.ukhttps://vimeo.com/388528492?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=108078302
Interesting for sure, but not really our thing: very depressing in view of the threatening escalation in the Ukraine war.
https://secretbunker.co.ukhttps://vimeo.com/388528492?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=108078302
beautiful city with a lively shopping street (which of course we didn't miss)
beautiful city with a lively shopping street (which of course we didn't miss)
In the port of Dundee we visit the MS Discovery: The ship with which Scott explored the South Pole.
Scott's various research trips are also impressively presented in the associated exhibition ... including the lost race to the South Pole!
In the port of Dundee we visit the MS Discovery: The ship with which Scott explored the South Pole.
Scott's various research trips are also impressively presented in the associated exhibition ... including the lost race to the South Pole!
The weather holds! We stay just north of Dundee. Quiet, stress free.
Distance : 80 km
The weather holds! We stay just north of Dundee. Quiet, stress free.
Distance : 80 km
Great walled garden and impressive arboretrum
PS: very elegant toilet!
PS: there has to be a bit of Glamis 650th Anniversary Gin in it
Great walled garden and impressive arboretrum
PS: very elegant toilet!
PS: there has to be a bit of Glamis 650th Anniversary Gin in it
A little way back (overland) we want to visit Edzell Castle 6 Garden, but ...
Closed due to danger of collapse!
A little way back (overland) we want to visit Edzell Castle 6 Garden, but ...
Closed due to danger of collapse!
Harbor Bar our S46 Britstop
The Harbor Bar itself... well! Was also closed in the evening, but right next to it was Fish&Chip The Quaisyde, which has a super restaurant on the 1st floor with a view of the harbor to see the ebb and flow spectacle.
Distance : 92km
Harbor Bar our S46 Britstop
The Harbor Bar itself... well! Was also closed in the evening, but right next to it was Fish&Chip The Quaisyde, which has a super restaurant on the 1st floor with a view of the harbor to see the ebb and flow spectacle.
Distance : 92km
great location right on the sea.
very impressive: When you are 'in the castle', there are practically no people, since they usually only look from afar ... but the facility and the corresponding explanations are absolutely worth seeing.
great location right on the sea.
very impressive: When you are 'in the castle', there are practically no people, since they usually only look from afar ... but the facility and the corresponding explanations are absolutely worth seeing.
Here it gets a little curvy - the landscape further and ... sometimes larger vehicles come towards you
Here it gets a little curvy - the landscape further and ... sometimes larger vehicles come towards you
Some of the forests were massively destroyed by the storm Arwen, which raged here at the end of November 2021. Everywhere one is still tidying up.
Some of the forests were massively destroyed by the storm Arwen, which raged here at the end of November 2021. Everywhere one is still tidying up.
a bit unromantic, but ok.
In the evening we ate in the only (?) open restaurant in the (rather deserted) town
Distance : 210km
a bit unromantic, but ok.
In the evening we ate in the only (?) open restaurant in the (rather deserted) town
Distance : 210km
Lighthouse Museum with a collection of different lenses, as well as a visit to the actual lighthouse
Great, informative guided tour on a small scale.
Lighthouse Museum with a collection of different lenses, as well as a visit to the actual lighthouse
Great, informative guided tour on a small scale.
just beautiful
old wool weaving restored with a lot of love.
Small but nice
PS: the sponsor board on the water wheel
old wool weaving restored with a lot of love.
Small but nice
PS: the sponsor board on the water wheel
Found a place on Park4Night - right on the river - next to the cemetery
Distance : 162km
Found a place on Park4Night - right on the river - next to the cemetery
Distance : 162km
Guided tour already gone (we hadn't inquired beforehand, let alone reserved!). Are mainly here because of the name (Tomatin ... is almost like Thomas) and the actually smooth whiskey.
Guided tour already gone (we hadn't inquired beforehand, let alone reserved!). Are mainly here because of the name (Tomatin ... is almost like Thomas) and the actually smooth whiskey.
We do without, especially since we were here in 2005.
We do without, especially since we were here in 2005.
On the way we are hungry and so we stop in Muir of Ord and go to the Bad Girl Bakery on the other side of the street.
We don't really expect anything special, but discover a real insider tip: various cakes and simply good!
On the way we are hungry and so we stop in Muir of Ord and go to the Bad Girl Bakery on the other side of the street.
We don't really expect anything special, but discover a real insider tip: various cakes and simply good!
The train station is nice... we expected a bit more from the museum
The train station is nice... we expected a bit more from the museum
So the whole beautiful outward journey back again
So the whole beautiful outward journey back again
Even the journey there is beautiful and varied and then:
You can actually see salmon jumping over the small waterfall.
plus a nice and quiet parking space
Distance : 248 km
Even the journey there is beautiful and varied and then:
You can actually see salmon jumping over the small waterfall.
plus a nice and quiet parking space
Distance : 248 km
great and correspondingly well-known castle. A castle as you imagine it. The individual rooms each have fresh floral decorations from our own garden.
Large garden worth seeing with (if you like it a falconry demonstration)
Lots of visitors: When we drove on shortly after 12 p.m., there were already 6 cars in the parking lot.
great and correspondingly well-known castle. A castle as you imagine it. The individual rooms each have fresh floral decorations from our own garden.
Large garden worth seeing with (if you like it a falconry demonstration)
Lots of visitors: When we drove on shortly after 12 p.m., there were already 6 cars in the parking lot.
Along the way, there is a small museum in a former crofter's house (2-room worker's house) with a cafe next door!
Along the way, there is a small museum in a former crofter's house (2-room worker's house) with a cafe next door!
A must-see if you've driven this far north. An exciting coastal formation created by ongoing erosion.
A must-see if you've driven this far north. An exciting coastal formation created by ongoing erosion.
simple, clean, beautifully located place.
In the nearby Northern Point we have a tasteful dinner.
Distance : 152km
simple, clean, beautifully located place.
In the nearby Northern Point we have a tasteful dinner.
Distance : 152km
an organized excursion lets us experience Oakney.
Interesting and instructive explanations by the chauffeur
an organized excursion lets us experience Oakney.
Interesting and instructive explanations by the chauffeur
we start the path 'around the top' - always as close as possible to the coast
we start the path 'around the top' - always as close as possible to the coast
traveling on single track roads
traveling on single track roads
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nice, simple place - a bit remote and narrow access - but with the previously completed paths in the north: no problem
Distance : 253km
nice, simple place - a bit remote and narrow access - but with the previously completed paths in the north: no problem
Distance : 253km
very nice garden
very nice garden
beautiful place with a very nice young, committed couple as tenants.
stormy night ... with a lot of wind
We enjoyed an excellent dinner nearby at The Myrtle Bank Hotel
Distance : 152km
beautiful place with a very nice young, committed couple as tenants.
stormy night ... with a lot of wind
We enjoyed an excellent dinner nearby at The Myrtle Bank Hotel
Distance : 152km
The streets are (in between) a bit wider, but there are more animals that compete with us
The streets are (in between) a bit wider, but there are more animals that compete with us
Then in the thickest fog over the pass
Then in the thickest fog over the pass
A must (not only for us!)
A must (not only for us!)
The last working turn-table ferry
an absolute sensation: the rotating platform, the flaps ... all operated by hand
The last working turn-table ferry
an absolute sensation: the rotating platform, the flaps ... all operated by hand
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
The camping in Broadford was full - so we stay overnight in the port of Armadale - in the south of the Isle of Skye
Distance : 228 km
The camping in Broadford was full - so we stay overnight in the port of Armadale - in the south of the Isle of Skye
Distance : 228 km
On the ferry back to the mainland
On the ferry back to the mainland
Arriving in Mallaig first, shopping and: drinking coffee in The Tea Garden after we practically drove straight from the bed onto the ship - and we didn't want to do the coffee on the ship!
PS: As always on the island with scones 😊
Arriving in Mallaig first, shopping and: drinking coffee in The Tea Garden after we practically drove straight from the bed onto the ship - and we didn't want to do the coffee on the ship!
PS: As always on the island with scones 😊
The weather doesn't really want to, ie it's raining, which has its appeal, but not necessarily if you're a tourist
The weather doesn't really want to, ie it's raining, which has its appeal, but not necessarily if you're a tourist
past Corran and on small and tiny streets (I love it!)
past Corran and on small and tiny streets (I love it!)
Again parkinf and overnight directly in the port
Excellent dinner at the Whitehouse Restaurant...5 mins walk
Distance : 109 km
Again parkinf and overnight directly in the port
Excellent dinner at the Whitehouse Restaurant...5 mins walk
Distance : 109 km
At the end of the road to the east is a very special distillery: Nc'nean. There we are registered for a guided tour with tasting.
Apart from the fact that this operation is run by women, quite a few women are employed here and everything is organic... the whiskey (and gin) was to our liking
At the end of the road to the east is a very special distillery: Nc'nean. There we are registered for a guided tour with tasting.
Apart from the fact that this operation is run by women, quite a few women are employed here and everything is organic... the whiskey (and gin) was to our liking
We drive the challenging road back to Lochaline where the ferry to the Isle of Mull departs.
We drive the challenging road back to Lochaline where the ferry to the Isle of Mull departs.
In the very south of the island we visit the Ardalanish Weavers weaving mill. We are relatively late, but are received very friendly and given a lot of information.
Back again on small roads - which does not rule out that in between a bus comes towards you.
In the very south of the island we visit the Ardalanish Weavers weaving mill. We are relatively late, but are received very friendly and given a lot of information.
Back again on small roads - which does not rule out that in between a bus comes towards you.
Good spot by the sea... very close to a local pub: the food doesn't blow your socks off but it's ok
Distance : 153km
Good spot by the sea... very close to a local pub: the food doesn't blow your socks off but it's ok
Distance : 153km
We don't want to wait at the ferry the next day for possible 'no-shows' and so we go back Fishnish - Lachaline (where no reservation is necessary) - at least 2 vehicles.
We don't want to wait at the ferry the next day for possible 'no-shows' and so we go back Fishnish - Lachaline (where no reservation is necessary) - at least 2 vehicles.
Picnic on the way
Picnic on the way
Corran - Inchree Ferry
Corran - Inchree Ferry
We pass the Castle Stalker car park but just beyond there is a garden center - with exciting care: Looking for male and female holly - we now have (I think) a female plant with berries. The male will show up.
We pass the Castle Stalker car park but just beyond there is a garden center - with exciting care: Looking for male and female holly - we now have (I think) a female plant with berries. The male will show up.
This is what a castle in Scotland should look like ... unfortunately not accessible.
But: I can once again strike with the scones
This is what a castle in Scotland should look like ... unfortunately not accessible.
But: I can once again strike with the scones
An old iron foundry - unfortunately not fully accessible here either due to the risk of collapse
An old iron foundry - unfortunately not fully accessible here either due to the risk of collapse
impressive and big. A completely exaggerated collection of weapons.
(Huge visitor car park - in 2005 you could still park right in front of the castle!)
impressive and big. A completely exaggerated collection of weapons.
(Huge visitor car park - in 2005 you could still park right in front of the castle!)
It goes over the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow.
We slowly have to think about the trip home or the booked ferry
It goes over the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow.
We slowly have to think about the trip home or the booked ferry
very simple but quiet
very simple but quiet
south past Glasgow
south past Glasgow
New Lanark: A Spinning Mill. The then owner was convinced that education was better than oppression.
see also: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark
New Lanark: A Spinning Mill. The then owner was convinced that education was better than oppression.
see also: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Lanark
a mining museum in the highest village in Scotland (750 m).
Unfortunately we missed the lead by almost 10 minutes
a mining museum in the highest village in Scotland (750 m).
Unfortunately we missed the lead by almost 10 minutes
already closed
already closed
A place with the charm of a motorway service station (but clean)
Image from the campsite's homepage
Distance : 218 km
A place with the charm of a motorway service station (but clean)
Image from the campsite's homepage
Distance : 218 km
A great garden ... slowly autumn is coming
A great garden ... slowly autumn is coming
unfortunately cannot be visited in full due to the danger of collapse
unfortunately cannot be visited in full due to the danger of collapse
also here: restricted viewing
also here: restricted viewing
Super stand in the car park of this pub.
Excellent food and lovely people
Distance : 215 km
Super stand in the car park of this pub.
Excellent food and lovely people
Distance : 215 km
getting a little lost on the way to the museum ... but it would have been very easy!
getting a little lost on the way to the museum ... but it would have been very easy!
absolutely sensational open-air museum, which everyone can only heartily recommend.
absolutely sensational open-air museum, which everyone can only heartily recommend.
hardly arrived in the harbor we are already on the ship. Move into the cabin and inquire about the ship and soon we'll be on our way
hardly arrived in the harbor we are already on the ship. Move into the cabin and inquire about the ship and soon we'll be on our way
Lots of industry
We're almost at the back, but eventually the deck in front of us will be high enough for us to ride
Lots of industry
We're almost at the back, but eventually the deck in front of us will be high enough for us to ride
On the way south we visit another open-air museum.
This also offers good insights into the past
On the way south we visit another open-air museum.
This also offers good insights into the past
Luckily the traffic jam was only in the opposite lane. Near Hennef we find a nice place with a very nice and accommodating owner.
Distance : 328km
Luckily the traffic jam was only in the opposite lane. Near Hennef we find a nice place with a very nice and accommodating owner.
Distance : 328km
We have to see the Limes after we have already seen the Antonius Wall and Hadrian's Wall.
We have to see the Limes after we have already seen the Antonius Wall and Hadrian's Wall.
on to Elke and Gummar, who we met in Wales 4 years ago and who are still in contact from time to time.
We spend the night 'on the street' and are spoiled with a sauerkraut casserole
Distance : 358 km
on to Elke and Gummar, who we met in Wales 4 years ago and who are still in contact from time to time.
We spend the night 'on the street' and are spoiled with a sauerkraut casserole
Distance : 358 km
We're making good progress for now...great weather.
We may plan to take the ferry from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn, but then we are stuck in traffic for what feels like forever and then continue on the country road. We would like to save the sticker for the few kilometers, but it just keeps getting stuck.
We're making good progress for now...great weather.
We may plan to take the ferry from Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn, but then we are stuck in traffic for what feels like forever and then continue on the country road. We would like to save the sticker for the few kilometers, but it just keeps getting stuck.
Of course, this also causes traffic jams
Of course, this also causes traffic jams
we use the small border crossing near Lustenau
we use the small border crossing near Lustenau
Arrival in Schiers at Thomas & Edith. longtime friends.
We are back in front of the house - eat, look at Chur the next day and always talk a lot together, chat, discuss, ...
Distance : 315 km
Arrival in Schiers at Thomas & Edith. longtime friends.
We are back in front of the house - eat, look at Chur the next day and always talk a lot together, chat, discuss, ...
Distance : 315 km
Here we say goodbye to Franco & Ruth, long-time friends of the family
Here we say goodbye to Franco & Ruth, long-time friends of the family
Intermediate destination - 'unloading' brother
Intermediate destination - 'unloading' brother
back home
unpacking!
Distance : 385 km
back home
unpacking!
Distance : 385 km
Comments (1)
Comments from Freeontour users
Hallo zusammen
Eine sehr interessante Tour! Fandet ihr das Linksfahren in Schottland denn eher schwierig oder gewöhnt man sich schnell daran? Ich fand es ja sehr spannend zu sehen, auf welch engen Strassen ihr da teilweise unterwegs wart. Ich würde ja auch gerne mal nach Schottland und habe „nur“ einen Campervan, aber das Linksfahren schreckt mich doch etwas ab, obwohl ich sehr viel Fahrpraxis habe.
Würde mich über eine kurze Rückmeldung sehr freuen.
Eine gute Zeit, weiterhin viel Spass auf spannenden Touren und liebe Grüsse
Katy
Hallo Katy
Danke für deinen Kommentar. Ich denke vor dem Linksfahren muss Du keine Angst haben ... man gewöhnt sich sehr schnell daran (da alle andern ja auch links fahren 😉!) - Am Anfang ist es schon etwas komisch, wenn Du auf der Autobahn von allen rechts (!) überholt wirst, aber es ist halb so schlimm.
Wegen den engen Strassen: In Schottland herrscht auf den engen Strassen eine ganze andere Fahrkultur als in Deutschland oder der Schweiz - es geht nicht darum Recht zu haben, sondern man macht einander Platz: zB wir fahren mit unserem WoMo in einen Ort mit 2-spuriger Strasse - links und rechts sind Fahrzeuge parkiert - man käme noch knapp vorbei, aber 100 m weiter hat schon ein entgegenkommendes Fahrzeug gestoppt (ev kurz Lichthupe) und wir fahren wie die Könige zwischen den parkierten Autos durch ... dann ein herzliches Dankeschön mit Augenkontakt und freundlichem Winken.
Es ist schon wesentlich defensiver als bei uns und entsprechend auch entspannter!
Auch dir gutes Gelingen der Schottland-Tour - wenn's dann soweit kommt
Herzliche Grüsse
Thomas
Grüezi Thomas
Ganz herzlichen Dank für deine Rückantwort und die ausführlichen Mutmach-Worte! Da traue ich mich jetzt wahrscheinlich doch eher, nächstes Jahr mal Richtung Schottland zu fahren 😊👍🏻. So wie du das beschreibst, sollte das ja machbar sein, wenn man mit Sinn und Verstand fährt 😉.
Dir und deiner Frau weiterhin viel Spass mit dem WoMo und spannende Erlebnisse!
Liebe Grüsse
Katja