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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over 1 year ago
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Spend all day riding vintage buses in Fife, Scotland
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
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4 days ago
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Edinburgh's most beautiful walk?
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
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6 days ago
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The stunning gardens of Culzean Castle. Here's my blog about visiting the castle:
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9 days ago
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Cycling to the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse
A 17 mile bike ride from Campbeltown that will test you, but make you feel proud of the achievement
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11 days ago
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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...
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15 days ago
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Dunskey Castle. A ruin on the clifftop a short, but stunning walk from Portpatrick. Find out more on my blog about visiting Portpatrick:
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15 days ago
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Cycling to Portpatrick, my latest blog:
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17 days ago
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It's one of Scotland's most attractive seaside villages. Located in southwest Scotland, it's quite easy to get there by taking a train to Stranraer and then cycling 7 miles:
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Cycling to Portpatrick
The cycling route from Stranraer to Portpatrick and what to see and in Portpatrick
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23 days ago
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**New blog** Cycling to Portpatrick. A lovely seaside town in Dumfries and Galloway:
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Cycling to Portpatrick
The cycling route from Stranraer to Portpatrick and what to see and in Portpatrick
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24 days ago
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Hand-feed a red deer in Scotland. Amazing experience
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
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about 1 month ago
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The armoury in Culzean Castle displays 700 pistols arranged in fan shapes. On the ceiling of the armoury there's a propeller from the biplane that was the first to have shot down a zeppelin in the First World War. Find out more about my visit to Culzean Castle on my blog:
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about 1 month ago
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Cycling the Shore Road, Kames
Great views of the Kyles of Bute and woodland to explore on this bike ride
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about 1 month ago
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Book review of Africa Solo by Mark Beaumont
Imagine cycling the length of Africa in just 41 days. Mark Beaumont did!
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about 1 month ago
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My latest video is about the Water of Leith walk in Edinburgh:
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Edinburgh's most beautiful walk?
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
https://youtu.be/q3QK6g4f5GY
about 1 month ago
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Culzean Castle was the UK's highest rated historic attraction in a Which? guide. I loved my visit and wrote about it on my blog:
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Review of Culzean Castle and how to get there by bike
If you only have time to visit one castle in Scotland then Culzean should be the one.
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about 2 months ago
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Cycling to the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse
A 17 mile bike ride from Campbeltown that will test you, but make you feel proud of the achievement
https://bit.ly/49OthGp
2 months ago
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Visiting the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Here's all you need to know about visiting this museum, located about 4 miles north of Dunfermline
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Campbeltown to Dunoon cycle route
A description of the route between Dunoon and Campbeltown
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2 months ago
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Review of Culzean Castle and how to get there by bike
If you only have time to visit one castle in Scotland then Culzean should be the one.
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2 months ago
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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.
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3 months ago
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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:
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3 months ago
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The gardens at Culzean Castle are stunning. I've written a review of the castle on my blog:
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3 months ago
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Is Culzean Castle worth visiting? Here's my review:
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3 months ago
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New blog. My review of Culzean Castle:
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Review of Culzean Castle and how to get there by bike
If you only have time to visit one castle in Scotland then Culzean should be the one.
https://bit.ly/4tcZEYv
3 months ago
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Melrose Abbey. Here's how to visit the Scottish Borders Abbeys by bike:
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3 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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:
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4 months ago
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The Big Burn Walk in Golspie. One of my favourite walks. And easily accessible by public transport:
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4 months ago
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House of Dun. Can be visited by bike from Montrose station. It's a 4 mile cycle. All the details are on my blog:
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4 months 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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4 months 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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5 months ago
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Cycling Helmsdale to Strathy Point
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5 months 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
5 months ago
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Merry Christmas! These photos are from a snowy bike ride in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.
5 months ago
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Isle of Colonsay- stunning beaches. 15 things to see and do in Colonsay:
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5 months ago
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Exploring the Isle of Gigha by bike. I was amazed!
YouTube video by The Cycling Scot
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5 months 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?
5 months 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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5 months 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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5 months 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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5 months 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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5 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 electric bicycle pump:
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Cycplus AS2 Ultra review
A review of this electric pump
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5 months ago
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Cullen is a gorgeous place. My top reasons you should visit:
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5 months 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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5 months 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
5 months 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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5 months 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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5 months ago
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