Snowboarding in the Scottish Mountains
Glenshee - Snowboarding
The Shetland Islands: Part 2
I wrote this post with the intention to really get back to the purpose of why i started Going Solo in the first place. To express how I experienced these places, the places themselves and show a few snaps! My tale of these mystic Islands…
The Shetland Islands: Part 1
Ok. So How Far North can you get and still be in the UK? That would be the Shetland Islands. Held up amidst gale Force winds on this North Sea archipelago. So why go there then? Just because how far north it is? No. Because of the TV show? Never watched…
A Devonian in Glasgow – Part II
At the back end of last year, you may have read my post “A Devonian in Glasgow”. Here is the follow-up, the sequel in early spring 2023. January and February were filled up by work. In mid march by good friend Chris came here to visit me here…
Derbyshire in the Spring
A few years ago I visited North East Derbyshire and explored places in this part of the english Peak District. On this trip I was seeing family, but got to see plenty of splendid spots and spectacular scenery. I came up on the train from Plymouth, where…
Oban and The Isle of Mull
Back in October 2020, I took a trip to Oban. It was right at the top of my list of destinations to visit in Scotland. The seaside town of Oban has been a popular getaway for centuries. It sits in the Argyll and Bute area of Scotland. I got the train up…
A Devonian in Glasgow
Just before Covid; in February 2020, I moved to Glasgow, Scotland. This post is a tale of experiences of a born and bred Devon boy now living in Glasgow. Over 2 and a half years and only now do I feel in a position to really put across my perspective as…
Trekking In Inverness and the Cairngorms
Scotland Holidays often involve hills, lochs and rain. This one was no different and I will tell you all about it. Last Summer I took 7 day trip up north to the Scottish highlands. Still in Covid times, but an excellent stay-cation and packed loads in on…