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Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:42 pm
by TSC.
Evening all, just on my way back from 10 days in Scotland, a realm almost totally devoid of any internet connection.....

Had a great time, although the weather was 50/50 all the time, raining one day, sunny the next.

Just a quick pic of the lodge we stayed at, a great little place overlooking Loch Earn:
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A trip to the Falkirk Wheel, a spectacular sight, fantastic modern engineering. The world's only rotating boat lift - the lift is so energy efficient that it costs less than

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:44 pm
by Mictheslik
Lovely shots....a long way to drive from Exeter :D

Any jet activity around the Lakes/Scotland?

.mic

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:51 pm
by TSC.
Very limited jet activity this year Mic, last time I was there the Tornado's & Hawk's were frequent visitors along the loch, but I think the Tornado crash not long ago has affected things. Apparently the jet that crashed had been down through Loch Earn about 5 minutes before the crash. Very sad.

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:53 pm
by SubZer0
Ah, Scotland... another place I've always wanted to visit. These pictures show why!

Not a bad ride, either ;)

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:19 pm
by BigTruck
[smiley=thumbsup.gif] C206, gorgeous bird!

Beautiful shots, looks like a place I could relax in for a few months and never get bored  8-)

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:15 pm
by EJW
I've seen the Falkirk Wheel. It's massive. A great piece of engineering.

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:46 pm
by CD.
Nice one  ;)

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:59 pm
by Steve M
The wheel is amazing, never saw anything like that!

PS; Someone is sleeping in the drivers seat in that last photo.    ;) 

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:03 pm
by Mictheslik
[quote]The wheel is amazing, never saw anything like that!

PS; Someone is sleeping in the drivers seat in that last photo.

Re: Scotland, in pictures. (Obviously).

PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:07 pm
by Steve M
[quote][quote]The wheel is amazing, never saw anything like that!

PS; Someone is sleeping in the drivers seat in that last photo.