Summer house in the grounds of Culzean Castle. There are around 40 buildings to discover. One of the reasons why Culzean is one of the best castles to visit in Scotland. Find out more on my blog: bit.ly/4tcZEYv

The gardens at Culzean Castle are stunning. I've written a review of the castle on my blog: bit.ly/4tcZEYv

Is Culzean Castle worth visiting? Here's my review: bit.ly/4tcZEYv

New blog. My review of Culzean Castle: bit.ly/4tcZEYv

Melrose Abbey. Here's how to visit the Scottish Borders Abbeys by bike: bit.ly/2DuyPYO

Scott's view is named after literary giant Sir Walter Scott- this was one of his favourite places in the Scottish Borders. One of Scotland's most beautiful views. Here's how to visit by bike: bit.ly/2Pp2aYl

Castle Campbell- the location above Dollar Glen is the standout feature. From the approach road the view of the fortress, peaking from the tree tops is a moment you will always remember. Easy to visit by bike from Alloa, details on my blog: bit.ly/2jUYf5a

Tullibardine Chapel is 3.5 miles from Gleneagles station. Built by one of the wealthiest families in Scotland. The Murray's founded Tullibardine chapel around 1446 as a place of private worship and burial. It features in my cycle route to Drummond Castle: bit.ly/2pjOEfl

The Big Burn Walk in Golspie. One of my favourite walks. And easily accessible by public transport: bit.ly/1SxdV8C

House of Dun. Can be visited by bike from Montrose station. It's a 4 mile cycle. All the details are on my blog: bit.ly/2camGdQ

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: bit.ly/2bJzb0N

My blog about Wemyss Bay station. I think its Scotland's most beautiful train station? What do you think? bit.ly/2NPfxB1

The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay.

East Aquhorthies Stone Circle near Inverurie. A few years ago when there was snow

Merry Christmas! These photos are from a snowy bike ride in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.

Isle of Colonsay- stunning beaches. 15 things to see and do in Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR

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?

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: bit.ly/2jUYf5a

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: bit.ly/3BANnmp

Sorry to see what happened to the Spey viaduct. One of the best cycling experiences in Scotland is crossing it: bit.ly/30oiGCX

The Bow Fiddle Rock. One of the most stunning things you can see in Scotland. Here's my blog about it: bit.ly/3pbcMih

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: bit.ly/4k6j6jU

Cullen is a gorgeous place. My top reasons you should visit: bit.ly/3AuToQd

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: bit.ly/4o2HCVs

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: bit.ly/3LlGcY7

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a cyclist this book is great: bit.ly/4mK3sfM

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: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

London is fast becoming a cycling city. As each new piece in the network appears—which has more than quadrupled from 90 to 431 km since 2016—so do new cyclists. Its infrastructure now sees a stunning 1.5 million daily users—a 43% spike since 2019—moving nearly half as many people as the Tube below.🧵

This book would make a great Christmas gift for someone. ​Kate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo bit.ly/46A7273

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: bit.ly/2pLQF5G

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A great wee cycle route is Alloa to Dollar. Here's my guide: bit.ly/2jUYf5a

Cycling in Glen Clova: bit.ly/3wGZ1KQ

Highland cow action on Colonsay

15 things to see and do on the Isle of Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR

Oban Chocolate Company. Chocolate Paradise on Scotland's West Coast. Here's my blog about this amazing chocolate shop and cafe: bit.ly/2nAEDJl

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: bit.ly/2WVWAAA

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: bit.ly/4mK3sfM

In March 2020 the UK entered its first Covid lockdown. Simon Parker’s 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': bit.ly/3LlGcY7

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

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: bit.ly/2ySuyvm

15 things to see and do on the Isle of Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR