The Cycling Scot
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The Cycling Scot
@cyclingscot.bsky.social
· Nov 16
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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I blog about exploring Scotland by bike. Here's my website if you'd like to take a look: www.cyclingscot.co.uk
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
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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
January 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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
December 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My blog about Wemyss Bay station. I think its Scotland's most beautiful train station? What do you think? bit.ly/2NPfxB1
Cycling Helmsdale to Strathy Point
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December 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay.
December 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay.
East Aquhorthies Stone Circle near Inverurie. A few years ago when there was snow
December 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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.
December 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
15 things to see and do in Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Isle of Colonsay- stunning beaches.
15 things to see and do in Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR
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?
December 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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
Read about it on my blog: bit.ly/2jUYf5a
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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
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
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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
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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December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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
December 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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
Cycplus AS2 Ultra review
A review of this electric pump
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December 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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
Campbeltown to Dunoon cycle route
A description of the route between Dunoon and Campbeltown
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December 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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
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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December 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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
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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December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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
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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December 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
Reposted by The Cycling Scot
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.🧵
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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.🧵