One of the reasons I love Scotland so much

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09 April 2009, 06:01 PM

jasey

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One of the reasons I love Scotland so much

Taken on my Nokia N95 so apologies for the picture quality - I almost crashed when I came across this view

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09 April 2009, 06:04 PM

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That is amazing

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09 April 2009, 06:10 PM

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Holy cr4p -that's actually a bit "Armageddon!"

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09 April 2009, 06:14 PM

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Not too shabby there.

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09 April 2009, 06:17 PM

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Close encounters dude....

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09 April 2009, 08:49 PM

jasey

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Another one from last week (Not quite as impressive) ...

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09 April 2009, 08:57 PM

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if you were to show someone scotland where would you take them that has wow factor cos i aint seen it and ive looked for it.

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09 April 2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by delcbr

if you were to show someone scotland where would you take them that has wow factor cos i aint seen it and ive looked for it.

I Guess that depends on what you define as wow factor.

West coast has some nice spots

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09 April 2009, 09:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by delcbr

if you were to show someone scotland where would you take them that has wow factor cos i aint seen it and ive looked for it.

Plenty places mate - Skye (Glenbrittle is awesome), Torridon, Glencoe, Bealach Na Ba At Applecross to name a few.

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09 April 2009, 09:37 PM

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2 places i liked.Three Lochs Run Motorbike Route Map i like this view the best large valley with meggethead reservoir used for practicing dam busting by dropping the bouncing bomb!!!!!
megget reservoir - Google Maps

i also like the run through this valley very scenic its abington to mennock it take you up to the highest village and pub in scotland Wanlockhead and Lead hills which has the highest rail track in the uk.
Google Maps

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09 April 2009, 09:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by delcbr

if you were to show someone scotland where would you take them that has wow factor cos i aint seen it and ive looked for it.

A drive through Rannoch Moor up through Glencoe is pretty special.

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10 April 2009, 08:02 AM

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Skye is a very pretty place.Fort William with Ben Nevis in the background.Aberfoyle a short drive from Glasgow.Spoilt for choice!!
It does rain however and beware of the midges in summer.Great picture

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10 April 2009, 03:45 PM

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Outstanding pics, enjoyed seeing them.

Les

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10 April 2009, 08:22 PM

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Great pictures

Shame you cant understand the locals as they are pished all the time and even when they not, you still cant understand them

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10 April 2009, 08:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jasey

I Guess that depends on what you define as wow factor.

West coast has some nice spots

looking very nice there....... but....

anyone see that film dogsolder?

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10 April 2009, 08:29 PM

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Interesting pick - why would you only get it in Scotland ?

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10 April 2009, 08:39 PM

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here's one i took in playas de las americas tenerife december 2004

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10 April 2009, 09:18 PM

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I love this picture of the border

http://www.freefoto.com/images/17/24...er-Bar_web.jpg

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10 April 2009, 09:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissTony

Great pictures

Shame you cant understand the locals as they are pished all the time and even when they not, you still cant understand them

That's cos you're a soft Eeeenglish fud!

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10 April 2009, 09:59 PM

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I've got loads like that ( but better of course

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Will post them when i return home on Sun/Mon...

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10 April 2009, 10:09 PM

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And some people say that places from the other side of the channel more beautiful, thats true and Scotland is a beautiful country too.

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10 April 2009, 10:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat21

I've got loads like that ( but better of course

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Will post them when i return home from eleveneriefe

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10 April 2009, 10:22 PM

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You'll see

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10 April 2009, 10:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tam the bam

That's cos you're a soft Eeeenglish fud!

bar stool for you big yins

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11 April 2009, 01:26 AM

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There's one thing I love about Scotland.

And it's her birthday on Monday.

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17 April 2009, 09:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat21

You'll see

Next time you're un-banned post up your pics before you say anything to anyone else

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17 April 2009, 09:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dpb

Interesting pick - why would you only get it in Scotland ?

The combination of where it is on earth and lots of clouds = good skies.

Lived in Engerland for 20 years and didn't really see much heavenly wonders - since moving to Scotland there's not a week goes by when there's not a "good" sky !

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