Introducing Madge the Majestic…
You have probably noticed that I have changed the name of our blog to include… ta…ta…da! – Madge, so named after …
Category Archives: Mountains
An island of wild flowers…
This is the time of year that flowers take over the moorland and the marshy areas of the island. The …
Every shade of blue…
The winds are still strong here on Barra but, luckily, the weather usually goes through many moods in the course …
Smart new livery…
Our header photo today shows off the HIAL plane as it comes into land today at the airport, sporting its …
Welcome to Scotland…
We left Threlkeld Hall mid morning and took our pre-determined route up to Oban on the west coast of Scotland, via …
Beauteous Blackwell the Arts & Crafts House…
Today we set off for Windermere once more, but this time via the Troutbeck road. There had been some rain …
Here’s to our new Adventure with Bessie 2016…
We arrived in Cumbria yesterday evening after a fairly standard drive up from Kent. This year we are staying near …
Amazing Applecross & Bealach na Ba…
It was with reluctance that we tore ourselves away from Shieldaig but today was going to be quite an adventure. …
Shieldaig and the Celtman…
So it was goodbye to Jim and a drive south to our next campsite at Shieldaig, a picturesque spot on …
Revisiting old haunts…
With Bessie safely ensconced in a good position at Clachtoll beach yesterday evening, it was time to take her out …
Join the band on the Isle of Lewis…
This is the welcoming scene to the Uig area of Lewis. The tableau is accompanied by a sign and judging …
Otterly fantastic…
More about the featured image later! This morning the plan was to head straight for the internet café in Lochboisdale, …
The early bird…
Today is Peter’s birthday and what a beautiful view to wake up to on your special day. Family cards and …
Eloping to Scotland via Gretna Green…
Woke up and guess what? It’s STILL raining! It’s beginning to bring back nasty memories of that long winter which …
Around the Lake District with one man and his dog…
It rained buckets overnight and this morning our babbling brook looked more like a raging torrent. We decided to take …
Another Hebridean birthday and a perfect day…
Today is my birthday and the weather looks set very fair for our planned trip to Berneray. Once again, it …
Up hill and down dale – a glorious day in the Lake District National Park…
Although there was some brightness first thing, the skies clouded over and the hills soon became shrouded in mist. Our …
Adventures with Bessie & Madge 