The Cycling Scot
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Travel blogs about exploring Scotland. Lonely Planet contributing writer-Experience Scotland book.
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I blog about exploring Scotland by bike. Here's my website if you'd like to take a look:
www.cyclingscot.co.uk
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Exploring Scotland by bicycle
Travel features and blogs about Scotland. This site is not just for cyclists, but for anybody interested in Scotland.Not only does it feature cycle routes, but also Scottish food and drink, hotels, wa...
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about 1 year ago
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For an authentic experience of how British Railways used to be the Caledonian Railway is a great day out and easy to reach by bicycle. All the details on my blog:
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about 12 hours ago
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My blog about Wemyss Bay station. I think its Scotland's most beautiful train station? What do you think?
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Cycling Helmsdale to Strathy Point
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3 days ago
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The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay.
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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle near Inverurie. A few years ago when there was snow
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Merry Christmas! These photos are from a snowy bike ride in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.
7 days ago
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Isle of Colonsay- stunning beaches. 15 things to see and do in Colonsay:
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8 days ago
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Exploring the Isle of Gigha by bike. I was amazed!
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
https://youtu.be/4LSKVa5uFs0
10 days ago
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Culzean Castle. Of all the castles in Scotland this one has the most to see and do. Not just the castle, but the grounds. This is a full on castle experience, perhaps the best in Scotland. Have you been? What do you think?
10 days ago
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Try this great little cycle route. Take a train to Alloa and then there's an easy to access 7 mile traffic-free cycle route that transports you to the pretty town of Dollar and the spectacularly located Castle Campbell. Read about it on my blog:
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13 days ago
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Forres is known for its floral displays and impressive architecture. The town is in Moray, around 26 miles from Inverness. Here's my blog about exploring the town:
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15 days ago
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Sorry to see what happened to the Spey viaduct. One of the best cycling experiences in Scotland is crossing it:
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Spey viaduct
It is one of the greatest railway bridges in Scotland and you can walk or cycle across it. The Spey viaduct was completed in 1886 as part of the Moray Coast Railway. It crosses the third longest river...
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16 days ago
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The Bow Fiddle Rock. One of the most stunning things you can see in Scotland. Here's my blog about it:
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17 days ago
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You can get 5% off the AS2 Ultra using discount code COLINBAIRD on the Cycplus website. Here's my review of this electric bicycle pump:
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Cycplus AS2 Ultra review
A review of this electric pump
https://bit.ly/4k6j6jU
17 days ago
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Cullen is a gorgeous place. My top reasons you should visit:
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17 days ago
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It's 70 miles from Dunoon to Campbeltown. Great for a multi-day cycling trip. You could even break the journey with a trip to the Isle of Gigha. Plan your adventure using my guide:
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Campbeltown to Dunoon cycle route
A description of the route between Dunoon and Campbeltown
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19 days ago
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This book is a unique take on the traditional Lands End to John O'Groat's bike ride. It takes place in the pandemic and focuses on the author's inner journey. It is emotional, inspiring and adventurous:
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Review of Riding Out by Simon Parker
Riding Out tells the story of Britain during a time of crisis, providing a unique take on the cycle-touring genre. It's also a personal tale of Simon's navigation through grief and anxiety.
https://bit.ly/3LlGcY7
19 days ago
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If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a cyclist this book is great:
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Book review of Potholes and Pavements by Laura Laker
The book is about cycling parts of the Network to discover how it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible. During her journey she talks to people involved in...
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22 days ago
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The Scottish Deer Centre offers the special experience of being able to hand-feed deer, including the iconic red deer. You can also see magnificent birds of prey and watch them in flight at one of the falconry shows. Here's my blog about it:
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Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre
All about the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. The park has 12 species of deer.
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22 days ago
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The Cycling Scot
Melissa & Chris Bruntlett
28 days ago
London is fast becoming a cycling city. As each new piece in the network appearsβwhich has more than quadrupled from 90 to 431 km since 2016βso do new cyclists. Its infrastructure now sees a stunning 1.5 million daily usersβa 43% spike since 2019βmoving nearly half as many people as the Tube below.π§΅
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This book would make a great Christmas gift for someone. βKate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo
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The Life Cycle by Kate Rawles. Book review
βKate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. She does this journey to explore biodiversity, its loss, its impor...
https://bit.ly/46A7273
27 days ago
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These stones are known as Fingal's Limpet Hammers' as they have the appearance of the tool that was used to detach limpets from rocks. You'll find them on the Isle of Colonsay. 15 things to see and do on the island:
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Oban
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A great wee cycle route is Alloa to Dollar. Here's my guide:
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about 1 month ago
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Cycling in Glen Clova:
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The Life Cycle by Kate Rawles. Book review
βKate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. She does this journey to explore biodiversity, its loss, its impor...
https://bit.ly/46A7273
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Highland cow action on Colonsay
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15 things to see and do on the Isle of Colonsay:
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about 1 month ago
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Oban Chocolate Company. Chocolate Paradise on Scotland's West Coast. Here's my blog about this amazing chocolate shop and cafe:
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This thirteenth century mass of formidable stone once guarded the sea approach to the heart of Scotland. One of Scotland's most famous historical figures, Flora McDonald, was imprisoned here. Exploring Dunstaffnage Castle:
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This book is a fascinating exploration of the National Cycle Network (NCN). Laura Laker is a journalist who writes about cycling. Her book is about cycling parts of the Network to discover how it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible:
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Book review of Potholes and Pavements by Laura Laker
The book is about cycling parts of the Network to discover how it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible. During her journey she talks to people involved in...
https://bit.ly/4mK3sfM
about 1 month ago
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In March 2020 the UK entered its first Covid lockdown. Simon Parkerβs career as a travel journalist stalled, a close friend died, and a suppressed anxiety disorder returned. His response was to cycle around Britain, starting in Shetland. Here's my review of 'Riding Out':
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Review of Riding Out by Simon Parker
Riding Out tells the story of Britain during a time of crisis, providing a unique take on the cycle-touring genre. It's also a personal tale of Simon's navigation through grief and anxiety.
https://bit.ly/3LlGcY7
about 2 months ago
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You can get 5% off the AS2 Ultra using discount code COLINBAIRD on the Cycplus website. Here's my review of this e-pump:
bit.ly/4k6j6jU
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Cycplus AS2 Ultra review
A review of this electric pump
https://bit.ly/4k6j6jU
about 2 months ago
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Road of the Kings. Glen Lonan is the ancient funeral route of Scotland's Kings to their final resting place on the island of Iona. Here's my guide to cycling it:
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about 2 months ago
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15 things to see and do on the Isle of Colonsay:
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15 Things to See and Do on the Island of Colonsay
Colonsay is an island on Scotland's west coast. It is famed for its beaches, wildlife and tranquility. It even has a brewery and a golf course! Eead on to discover 15 things you can see and do on the ...
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about 2 months ago
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Outlander daytrip from Edinburgh. Dysart and Kirkcaldy in Fife
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
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about 2 months ago
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It's hard to believe that this peaceful loch and mountain setting was once a place where cannonballs were made to fight Napolean's armies. You can read more about visiting the Bonawe Iron Furnace on my blog:
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about 2 months ago
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A great book about a cycling journey around the UK during the Covid pandemic:
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Review of Riding Out by Simon Parker
Riding Out tells the story of Britain during a time of crisis, providing a unique take on the cycle-touring genre. It's also a personal tale of Simon's navigation through grief and anxiety.
https://bit.ly/3LlGcY7
about 2 months ago
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My guide to the bike route between Dunoon and Campbeltown:
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Campbeltown to Dunoon cycle route
A description of the route between Dunoon and Campbeltown
https://bit.ly/4o2HCVs
about 2 months ago
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Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
about 2 months ago
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This dining car is in Pitlochry and was used in the Mission Impossible film! Itβs now a Thai restaurant π
about 2 months ago
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My new video is about visiting the Isle of Gigha by bike:
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Exploring the Isle of Gigha by bike. I was amazed!
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
https://youtu.be/4LSKVa5uFs0
about 2 months ago
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Tarbert. From here you can get a ferry to to Portavadie. This part of the cycle route between Dunoon and Campbeltown. You'll find the route details on my blog:
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2 months ago
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Black Spout waterfall. A short walk from the centre of Pitlochry. Great autumn walk
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2 months ago
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I now have 31 cycling books on my book review page. Check it out for ideas for your next book or gift ideas for Christmas:
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2 months ago
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A cycle tour during the Covid pandemic. An interesting take on the cycle touring genre. Here's my review of Simon Parker's Riding Out:
bit.ly/3LlGcY7
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Review of Riding Out by Simon Parker
Riding Out tells the story of Britain during a time of crisis, providing a unique take on the cycle-touring genre. It's also a personal tale of Simon's navigation through grief and anxiety.
https://bit.ly/3LlGcY7
2 months ago
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about 1 year ago
#Disney
World has better transit than most US cities. Its 12-train-set monorail + 325 buses would make it the nation's 16th most ridden transit system. People drive to a place where, for once, they don't have to drive everywhere. Turns out that's exactly what Walt intended ππ§΅
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*new blog post* My review of Simon Parker's Riding Out:
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Review of Riding Out by Simon Parker
Riding Out tells the story of Britain during a time of crisis, providing a unique take on the cycle-touring genre. It's also a personal tale of Simon's navigation through grief and anxiety.
https://bit.ly/3LlGcY7
2 months ago
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This is a great book! Kate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. Here's my review:
bit.ly/46A7273
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The Life Cycle by Kate Rawles. Book review
βKate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. She does this journey to explore biodiversity, its loss, its impor...
https://bit.ly/46A7273
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Kilmodan Church. A gorgeous building that's worth a look when cycling between Dunoon and Campbeltown. Here's my route guide with lots of ideas of things to see along the way:
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2 months ago
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