So Long Tulloch......Day 12

 Our last morning waking up at Tulloch Farm. It was so good to be back and we had absolutely amazing time.It really is a magical place to stay, with the most wonderful hosts.The perfect base from which to explore the Highlands with all it's splendour and magnificent Wildlife.

We couldn't leave without saying a last goodbye to Shadow, Neville and Georgie and of course to those wonderful hosts(friends) Margo & Robert.

If you want to know more about the farm, their website link is below.Just don't all book it at once so I can't get back in 😉

https://www.tullochfarm.co.uk/

 Last photo of Tulloch Farm before we left.

 We weren't driving all 7 hours back to Lincolnshire today as we were going to 'overnight it' in Stirling. It meant we could take our time and stop along the way to admire the scenery, especially as our route home took us through Glencoe to Crianlarich and Callander.

 We continued on to Callander as it is always a nice place to stretch your legs and browse the shops. Little did we know that there was a race on and the place was busier than we've ever seen it.The main car park was full, mainly of runner's and stewards so we had to park along the river. At least it meant that it wasn't far to look for birds.

 A Robin sang for us and a couple of Jackdaws looked at us in anticipation of food and on the water there were Mute Swans, Mallards and Goosanders.

 Goosanders on the River Teith.

 Arriving at our final stop, Stirling Travelodge we settled in for the night and thought of the fantastic wildlife we had seen during our last 11 days in the Highlands. Tomorrow we would be back in Lincolnshire.

Photos by Stuart Pike & Majella Fox 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to read any of my latest blogs about our Scotland trip. I really hope you enjoyed the photos and stories, and a look around the Scottish Highlands with us,

Hopefully it won't be in the too distant future when I do the next blogpost.

Thanks for reading.Stay safe and get out to connect with Nature.

 

 

Scotland 2020 - Day 1 - On The Up!!

  As usual around my birthday we try and go away for a while.This year due to having to find a new place to live we did just plan to have a couple of nights in Norfolk.Our friend Margo then offered us a cabin at their farm in the Scottish Highlands so our plans changed :)

  After lots of wind and rain and a detour as the A66 was closed we eventually drove past my favourite signpost.

  There had been quite a bit of Snow in Scotland in the days previously so after debating which we thought would be more Snow-free we headed up to Stirling and then West through the Trossachs.

  Callander high street.

  Continuing to head West we stopped at Killin to view the Falls Of Dochart.

  During a quick browse in the Mill thrift store we found ourselves a new curtain rail lol  Check out the Mill here - https://www.killinwatermill.co.uk/
  Soon after leaving Killin we find ourselves on the A82 winding it's way through the stunning scenery of Rannoch Moor and Glencoe.

 

  Panoramic view of the A82 heading West into Glencoe.

  Along the A82 through Glencoe there is a popular parking bay which gives you access to views of Glencoe Falls. Despite the pouring rain I made the short walk to the roadside Falls.

  A slow-mo video clip of the Falls.

  As the Glen widened Red Deer could be seen grazing along the river.They were mainly Hinds with a few Stags dotted further up the hillside.
  Photo by Majella Fox

  Within a couple of hours we had driven through Fort William and Spean Bridge to the farm and our cabin for the next 6 days.

  Day 2 tomorrow :)