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The Cycling Scot
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Travel blogs about exploring Scotland. Lonely Planet contributing writer-Experience Scotland book.
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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: bit.ly/2jUYf5a
Author admiring the view of the hills from Castle Campbell Ruins of a castle courtyard Castle Campbell surrounded by trees A staircase leading to the ruins of Castle Campbell
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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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: bit.ly/2pjOEfl
Inside a stone chapel with a wooden ceiling Church windows A view of Tullibardine Chapel across a field. There is a cow in the field and there are several trees next to the chapel A detail of a stone carved niche inside Tullibardine Chapel
January 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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The Big Burn Walk in Golspie. One of my favourite walks. And easily accessible by public transport: bit.ly/1SxdV8C
A raging river with a wooden bridge crossing it A wooden walkway leading to a waterfall A path alongside a fast flowing river Wooden walkways through a gorge
January 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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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: bit.ly/2camGdQ
House of Dunn. It is Georgian architecture and 2 storeys tall View of House of Dun gardens from the house. There is a hedge garden in the foreground The entrance to House of Dun. It has a staircase and a very tall archway leading to the door Driveway of House of Dunn. It leads to an archway topped with a clock tower. There are trees down each side of the driveway
December 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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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: bit.ly/2bJzb0N
Brechin train station with Caledonian Railway sign on the canopy A diesel locomotive in a station Vintage British Railways passenger carriage A view of fields from a train window. There's a non-smoking sticker on the window
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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My blog about Wemyss Bay station. I think its Scotland's most beautiful train station? What do you think? bit.ly/2NPfxB1
A curving indoor wooden walkway with a ceiling of skylights at Wemyss Bay train station Circular ticket office at Wemyss Bay station with the glass canopy above it Detail of Wemyss Bay train station showing iron columns and a vintage 'train tickets' sign on the ticket office Clock tower and mock Tudor architecture of Wemyss Bay station
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay.
The Round Church, Bowmore, Islay. It's painted white and totally round. The middle entrance way is stone, topped with a bell tower View of the gallery and wooden pews in The Round Church, Bowmore Pews in the Round Church View up the street to The Round Church in Bowmore. The Church is the top of a hill, lined with houses
December 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle near Inverurie. A few years ago when there was snow
A close up of a standing stone. There is snow on the ground East Aquhorthies Stone Circle with snow on the ground. There are footprints in the snow East Aquhorthies Stone Circle with snow on the ground. There are footprints in the snow
December 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Merry Christmas! These photos are from a snowy bike ride in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.
A snowy scene of fields covered in snow. Lines of trees and stone walls separate the fields and there is a low setting sun, obscured by clouds Footsteps on a snow covered field A river with snow covered banks A snowy scene of fields covered in snow, framed between two trees
December 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Isle of Colonsay- stunning beaches.
15 things to see and do in Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR
Golden sand beach with mountains in the background Golden sand beach with mountains in the background Golden sand beach with mountains in the background Golden sand beach with mountains in the background
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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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?
Culzean Castle
December 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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: bit.ly/2jUYf5a
Blue cycle route signage with destinations including Stirling (10 miles), Dollar (4 miles) A tree covered mountain with low lying cloud A path through a forest. There's a scattering of leaves on the path and a bicycle is lying against a tree A bicycle parked alongside a disused railway platform
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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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: bit.ly/3BANnmp
Forres high street St Laurence Parish Church in Forres Mercat Cross, Forres Georgian architecture in Forres.
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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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: bit.ly/3pbcMih
Bow Fiddle Rock Bow Fiddle Rock Bow Fiddle Rock
December 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Cullen is a gorgeous place. My top reasons you should visit: bit.ly/3AuToQd
View over Cullen with the railway viaduct on the right and the sea on the left A row of fishermen's cottages An expansive beach below a blue sky with a few clouds The railway viaduct in the town of Cullen. It is crossing the street with a row of stone houses on each side of the street
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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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: bit.ly/2pLQF5G
Standing stone close up of standing stone showing it covered in moss Standing stone Gate with a sign that says 'foot path to standing stones'
December 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Oban
A view of Oban from the sea
November 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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A great wee cycle route is Alloa to Dollar. Here's my guide: bit.ly/2jUYf5a
Blue cycle route signs. Destinations on the sign include Dollar, Stirling and Alloa A horse at a fence A bicycle parked against a tree, alongside a path covered in leaves Lush, green hills
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Cycling in Glen Clova: bit.ly/3wGZ1KQ
The author standing with his bike. Fields and hills in the background Sheep running along a Scottish single-track road. There are misty mountains in the background A river winding through a lush green valley with clumps of trees A scene with a lake, hills and trees
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Highland cow action on Colonsay
Highland cow Highland cow Highland cow Highland cow
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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15 things to see and do on the Isle of Colonsay: bit.ly/2ZzBPiR
A gravel road with patches of grass growing down the middle A standing stone in a field. The sea is in the distance 2 sheep sitting in a field A beach with smooth, golden sand
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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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: bit.ly/2nAEDJl
A waffle with chocolate sauce and ice cream on the top A display case full of chocolates
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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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: bit.ly/2WVWAAA
Dunstaffnage Castle Dunstaffnage Castle Dunstaffnage Castle Looking out an arrow slit of Dunstaffnage Castle
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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: bit.ly/2ySuyvm
The winding road through Glen Lonan. There are fields of sheep and a mountain on the horizon View of mountains over a field of tall grass The road through Glen Lonan. There is a river next to the road and a high hill in the background Winding road through a landscape of hills and grassland
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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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: bit.ly/2Zkl5s8
A stone industrial building with a mountain backdrop A stone industrial building A stone industrial building Bonawe iron furnace. A stone industrial building
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM