Wee Mikey Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Only just looked up Portmahomack (as I was clueless), and guess what? We've got a coastal walk pecilled in for next year from Peterhead to Inverness taking in that stretch of the Moray Firth. So, we'll have to add on a pilgrimage to Portmahomack. Cannae wait! We did the entire Fife Coastal Path last year, and next up is (a section of) the Ayreshire Coastal Path with 🚴♀️'ing &🚶♂️'ing on the Isle of Bute too. Who needs foreign holidays when we have so much beauty on our doorstep? 3 hours ago, inspector said: Portmahomack 2 hours ago, inspector said: Easy one for me as l live there 😂 See you next year. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 How's about this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Everyone gone to sleep or just waiting on a clue or two? 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dunks said: Everyone gone to sleep or just waiting on a clue or two? 🤷♀️ Is it mainland or an island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Dunks said: Everyone gone to sleep or just waiting on a clue or two? 🤷♀️ Absolute guess, Vidlin on Shetland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 3 hours ago, FWJ said: Is it mainland or an island? The latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Absolute guess, Vidlin on Shetland? But not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daktari Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) On 07/09/2023 at 16:27, Wee Mikey said: Thanks for that. The agent has only just phoned her this morning, but she deftly side-stepped the sales pitch and it'll be a while before any decision is made. Sound advice, thanks. Its certainly more expensive than we first thought, for sure. I mean to say £32K is hardly a pittance so serious thought required prior to commiting ... but ... If you're happy with your one, which it seems that you are going by previous posts, then the potential re-sale value is almost not worth bothering about as you have it to enjoy for as long as it suits you. If we go ahead then it'll be somewhere for keeps rather than an 'investment', if you know what I mean? Hence, I'll be deid before any re-sale. 😄 My in-laws had a static at Pettycur Bay for years and they had a 'no caravans over X amount of years old' policy there. Meaning that not only did the van depreciate at a frightening rate, they were forced to change or get out. Their site, their rules but worth checking. Interestingly, it was the site fees that put them off eventually which were extortionate. Edited September 10, 2023 by Daktari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A random guess. Isle of Colonsay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 10 hours ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: A random guess. Isle of Colonsay? Random guesses welcome. This one is incorrect. I'll provide a clue or two later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 A wider shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Dunks said: A wider shot Not Skye is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) Isle of tiree? Edited September 11, 2023 by henrysmithsgloves Spelling 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Are those the paps of Jura in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dunks said: A wider shot Looks like the Cuillins to the left, so should be the southern end of Skye. Edit: Somewhere around Tarskavaig? Edited September 11, 2023 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Not Skye is it? Ergol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Not Skye is it? It is 5 hours ago, henrysmithsgloves said: Isle of tiree? It isn't 3 hours ago, jim747 said: Are those the paps of Jura in the background? Certainly not. 3 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Looks like the Cuillins to the left, so should be the southern end of Skye. Edit: Somewhere around Tarskavaig? Almost! 1 hour ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Ergol I'm going to give you that, knowing that Doctors can't write. The answer is Elgol 1 point for the good Doctor, with half a point deducted for spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Dunks said: It is It isn't Certainly not. Almost! I'm going to give you that, knowing that Doctors can't write. The answer is Elgol 1 point for the good Doctor, with half a point deducted for spelling Feckin gutted, I struggle with English far less Gaelic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Where is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Naples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just now, ArcticJambo said: Naples? It's not Naples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, H2 said: Where is this? I've looked at some holiday snaps I took in Malta around 10 years ago. It looks similar to Valletta, but I can't find an specific match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Malta was my first stab as well. Triggered a memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, redjambo said: Malta was my first stab as well. Triggered a memory. Yup, looks like Valetta. Triggers memories of getting the ferry across the harbour to Valetta on the way to the game at Birkirkara Edited September 15, 2023 by RobboM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 It is Valletta, taken from Selima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, H2 said: It is Valletta, taken from Selima I thought I'd love Malta but not for me. Still, Hibernians stadium gave me a larf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, ǝǝɥʇᴉɯS said: I thought I'd love Malta but not for me. Still, Hibernians stadium gave me a larf But those are the executive boxes. What about the normal terracing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: But those are the executive boxes. What about the normal terracing? that genuinely is the good side too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Wee Mikey said: But those are the executive boxes. What about the normal terracing? Genuinely Smithee caught a flattering angle of the place 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, RobboM said: Genuinely Smithee caught a flattering angle of the place 😂 At least their PAOK style seats are the correct colours. Funnily enough, I have an almost identical pic to the one you posted taken from a tourist boat but it was on a film camera so will be in my mega box of prints. Our trip was a company paid-for jolly and was soooperb with even a cash allowance for shopping seeing as everyone's luggage was missing on arrival. Great weather and heaps of interesting guided tours & events. Most vivid memory? The state of the roads which had me driving up the middle to avoid suspension destroying pot-holes (with vehicles coming the opposite way doing the same) resulting in repeated slowing down and veering side to side. Oh, and their fleet of, ahem, classic public transport buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 'Mon then, where's this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 cullen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 32 minutes ago, Tott said: cullen Yep, top of the harbour looking towards Portknockie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, Dunks said: 'Mon then, where's this? You've been skinked double-quick time. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Jings, that was quick I'd never even heard of the place, but spotted this on FB this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Tott said: cullen A point for the answer and a bonus 4 points for being so damn quick. Thoughts with your partner at this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Dunks said: Jings, that was quick I'd never even heard of the place, but spotted this on FB this morning You'll have heard of Cullen Skink, though? Super photo and I'm now wondering the date and who took it. Judging by the quality it's likely later than this one. I was seeking an old photo of the square at Newhaven showing the fishwives so as to come back with a historical 'where is this?' but couldn't find it despite seeing it in my mind's eye. however, I came across this 1874 photo by David Octavius Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Mikey Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dunks said: A point for the answer and a bonus 4 points for being so damn quick. Thoughts with your partner at this time A morning 'quicky'? 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, Dunks said: A point for the answer and a bonus 4 points for being so damn quick. Thoughts with your partner at this time 😀 Cullen is a cracking wee place. Worth a visit just for the Cullen Skink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 59 minutes ago, Wee Mikey said: You'll have heard of Cullen Skink, though? Super photo and I'm now wondering the date and who took it. Judging by the quality it's likely later than this one. I was seeking an old photo of the square at Newhaven showing the fishwives so as to come back with a historical 'where is this?' but couldn't find it despite seeing it in my mind's eye. however, I came across this 1874 photo by David Octavius Hill. Every day's a school day - love Cullen Skink, but had never considered its origins. The railway opened in 1886 for some context on dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, Tott said: 😀 Cullen is a cracking wee place. Worth a visit just for the Cullen Skink. An area of Scotland I've never been - must add it to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 12:41, Dunks said: An area of Scotland I've never been - must add it to the list Its a lovely part of Scotland - a patchwork of lovely wee old coastal villages from Pennan at the east end of the Moray coast right along past Banff, Cullen, Buckie, Spey Bay, Lossiemouth, Findhorn, Nairn etc. Pennan featured in the 1980s film Local Hero. Quite a few ruined castles in that area too. Challenging golf courses too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 An easy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Robin Hood's Bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Robin Hood's Bay? Spot on, ive been there a few times, my wife and i walked from Whitby to RHB along the coast and had a few drinks then got the bus back to Whitby, that was a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I've never been but it looked so familiar, however my first thought was Devon or Cornwall and then I remembered the scenery around the Yorkshire coast was similar so got there in the end 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 11:54, Tott said: 😀 Cullen is a cracking wee place. Worth a visit just for the Cullen Skink. Worst Skink I've ever had was in Cullen. Don't remember the hotel name but its nearer the river by the big bit of viaduct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Worst Skink I've ever had was in Cullen. Don't remember the hotel name but its nearer the river by the big bit of viaduct. Just looked, it was the Royal Oak Hotel, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 23 hours ago, Doctor FinnBarr said: Worst Skink I've ever had was in Cullen. Don't remember the hotel name but its nearer the river by the big bit of viaduct. Rockpool cafe or personal favourite is a takeaway from Lilys Kitchen(wee takeaway up the hill on main street). Only first visited the moray coast 2/3 years back. Stunning place,the coastal road from spey bay to cullen is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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