Scotland2018


Maria Fahl, Wolfgang Fahl


Scotland 2018 en

Why Scotland ?

Scotland 2018

After we had tried out the Giant Explore E-Bikes mountain bike version from a rental outfit in the german alps for a weekend in 2017 and bought our own special versions from Mario Hausmann later in 2017 and beginning of 2018 we needed a destination that was:

  • hilly
  • not too hot
  • reachable by train to transport the bikes
  • having a local language we spoke
  • a place we hadn't been to yet

Scotland was in the shortlist together with czechoslovakia and estonia. When checking out the list of world-wide whisky-distilleries Scotland got the pole position :-)

We spent quite a bit of time to figure out a decent itineray and came up with this plan of places where to stay:

  1. Mönchengladbach
  2. Leuven
  3. Brussels_2018-05-21
  4. London_2018-05-21
  5. Ardrossan
  6. Brodick
  7. Clanoaig
  8. Port Charlotte/Islay
  9. Craighouse/Jura
  10. Tayvallich
  11. Kilchrenan
  12. Oban
  13. Glenfinnan-Viadukt
  14. Fort William
  15. Fort Augustus
  16. Nairn
  17. Carrbridge
  18. Broomhill
  19. Ballater
  20. Kirkmichael
  21. Dundee
  22. Glenrothes
  23. Edinburgh
  24. London_2018-06-05
  25. Brussels_2018-06-05
  26. Mönchengladbach_2018-06-05

The focus of our plan was the Isle of Jura and specifically Corryvreckan.

Tourdatetargettrackstayshopdistancecomment
Ardrossan21 May 2018BrodickLauriston Hotel 15 South Crescent Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8EA, United Kingdom - Phone: +441294463771ASDA
Brodick22 May 2018Clanoaig
Clanoaig22 May 2018Islayhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Tayvallich,+Lochgilphead,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Claonaig+Ferry+Terminal,+Tarbert+PA29+6YG,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@55.9133211,-5.7878514,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488a2bc5ac6ce733:0xc140f194a48e0e38!2m2!1d-5.6275891!2d56.024944!1m5!1m1!1s0x48898ca1e2b7492f:0x4dbda8a53283683c!2m2!1d-5.387844!2d55.751068!3e1?hl=de56 km
Islay22 May 2018Isle of JuraPort Charlotte SYHA Hostelling Scotland, Main St, Port Charlotte, PA48 7TX Tele: +441496850385SPAR Bridgend 7:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Isle of Jura23 May 2018Tayvallichhttps://www.jurahotel.co.uk/availability-checkhttp://www.juracommunityshop.co.uk
Kilchrenan25 May 2018Obanhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Taychreggan+Hotel,+Taynuilt+PA35+1JE,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Oban,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.4196387,-5.4207751,11.21z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48896c8d189b343b:0xe91aa353453e72c5!2m2!1d-5.160827!2d56.344421!1m5!1m1!1s0x488967097a590733:0xbbd945cf775dcb8f!2m2!1d-5.4739512!2d56.4125087!3e1Taychreggan Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/taychreggan.de.html32km
Tayvallich25 May 2018Kilchrenanhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tayvallich,+Lochgilphead,+UK/Taychreggan+Hotel,+Taynuilt,+UK/@56.1876682,-5.534289,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488a2bc5ac6ce733:0xc140f194a48e0e38!2m2!1d-5.6275891!2d56.024944!1m5!1m1!1s0x48896c8d189b343b:0xe91aa353453e72c5!2m2!1d-5.160827!2d56.344421!3e1?hl=enhttp://www.tayvallich.com/food-drink/item/the-tayvallich-coffee-shop55km
Fort William26 May 2018Fort Augustushttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fort+Augustus,+UK/Fort+William,+UK/@56.982399,-5.0326854,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488f210df41b3beb:0x12170f9721af3cd0!2m2!1d-4.6805166!2d57.1448064!1m5!1m1!1s0x48893323371c031b:0xcda03ee308544821!2m2!1d-5.1052179!2d56.819817!3e1?hl=enhttp://www.cruachanhotel.co.uk/Tesco Metro 7-21 hours - Near stationca. 50 km
Oban26 May 2018Glenfinnan-Viadukthttps://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bID=2989&sccmp=refyg*stc2989&utm_source=yext-_google&utm_campaign=2989&utm_medium=organic
Glenfinnan-Viadukt26 May 2018Fort Williamhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Glenfinnan+Viaduct,+A830+Rd,+Glenfinnan+PH37+4,+UK/Fort+William,+UK/@56.8775784,-5.3051472,11.46z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488eb3c93538a1b5:0xf7b37f55e33e3fe7!2m2!1d-5.4318595!2d56.8763083!1m5!1m1!1s0x48893323371c031b:0xcda03ee308544821!2m2!1d-5.1052179!2d56.819817!3e1?hl=endirekt ca. 25 km target=Fort William
Fort Augustus27 May 2018Nairnhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Morag's+Lodge,+Fort+Augustus,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Braeval+Hotel,+Crescent+Road,+Nairn,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.3652227,-4.5429282,10.04z/am=t/data=!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x488f23d55e1a25a3:0x3b0597c59287860b!2m2!1d-4.6829787!2d57.1476416!1m5!1m1!1s0x48857ff8f0580be9:0xaf2aceab91fe6441!2m2!1d-3.8705443!2d57.5872304!3e1!5i1https://www.moragslodge.com/ '"`UNIQ--youtube-00000000-QINU`"'Londis - Main Street Fort Augustus 8:30 - 19:30 Uhr81km
Nairn28 May 2018Carrbridgehttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Braeval+Hotel,+Crescent+Road,+Nairn,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Fairwinds+Hotel,+Carrbridge,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.3880204,-3.8621906,10.29z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48857ff8f0580be9:0xaf2aceab91fe6441!2m2!1d-3.8705443!2d57.5872304!1m5!1m1!1s0x48858a65f9c11613:0x6a6b00bb03991cab!2m2!1d-3.817231!2d57.281416!3e1Braeval HotelInverness/Mehrere Möglichkeiten auch in Nairn - z.B. SPAR43km400 Höhenmeter aufwärts
Carrbridge29 May 2018Broomhillhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Fairwinds+Hotel,+Carrbridge,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/No+45+Guest+House,+Braemar+Road,+Ballater,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.1657311,-3.714122,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48858a65f9c11613:0x6a6b00bb03991cab!2m2!1d-3.817231!2d57.281416!1m5!1m1!1s0x4885d010e5ceeb6f:0xbeb650dea8f53a81!2m2!1d-3.0493034!2d57.0501634!3e1https://www.fairwindshotel.com/SPAR Carrbridge 7-20 Uhr - 500 m vom Hotel75km
Broomhill30 May 2018Ballater-
Ballater31 May 2018Kirkmichaelhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/No+45+Guest+House,+45+Braemar+Rd,+Ballater+AB35+5RQ,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/The+Strathardle+Inn,+Kirkmichael,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.8797515,-3.5488754,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4885d010e5ceeb6f:0xbeb650dea8f53a81!2m2!1d-3.0493034!2d57.0501634!1m5!1m1!1s0x48860f8e5fa5351b:0xe843df7e33dfae77!2m2!1d-3.5006636!2d56.72174!3e1http://www.no45.co.uk/Coop Food Ballater45 miles8 km von Balmoral Castle
Kirkmichael1 June 2018Dundeehttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/The+Strathardle+Inn,+Kirkmichael+PH10+7NS,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Premier+Inn+Dundee+Centre,+Dundee,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.5871076,-3.3754191,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48860f8e5fa5351b:0xe843df7e33dfae77!2m2!1d-3.5006636!2d56.72174!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c959b7bb757:0x5e1f6a3c16192109!2m2!1d-2.9710625!2d56.4556214!3e1https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/strathardleinn.de.htmlKirkmichael Village Shop 8-17 Uhr53km
Dundee2 June 2018Glenrotheshttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Dundee+Centre,+Dundee,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/St+Andrews,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Glenrothes,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.3199437,-3.1142911,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c959b7bb757:0x5e1f6a3c16192109!2m2!1d-2.9710625!2d56.4556214!1m5!1m1!1s0x488650981912f9fb:0x5526f99ec05ca9f0!2m2!1d-2.7967214!2d56.3397753!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!3e1Premier Inn Dundee CentreTesco Extra - 24 h geöffnet!56 kmvia St. Andrews
Glenrothes3 June 2018Edinburghhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Glenrothes,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Hampton+by+Hilton+Edinburgh+West+End,+Fountainbridge,+Edinburgh,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.0612212,-3.4093664,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!1m5!1m1!1s0x4887c7a13f156add:0x9227896966e2f4f6!2m2!1d-3.2123568!2d55.9427512!3e1Premier Inn Glenrothesasda glenrothes51km
Edinburgh4 June 2018London 2018-06-05https://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Beaufort+Drive,+Bankhead+Roundabout,+Glenrothes+KY7+4UJ,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Hampton+by+Hilton+Edinburgh+West+End,+Fountainbridge,+Edinburgh,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.0614129,-3.4093669,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!1m5!1m1!1s0x4887c7a13f156add:0x9227896966e2f4f6!2m2!1d-3.2123568!2d55.9427512!3e1Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End 166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom TEL: +44-131-5264530 FAX: +44-131-2281853Tesco Express 6-2451km

Why Scotland ?[edit]

Scotland 2018

After we had tried out the Giant Explore E-Bikes mountain bike version from a rental outfit in the german alps for a weekend in 2017 and bought our own special versions from Mario Hausmann later in 2017 and beginning of 2018 we needed a destination that was:

  • hilly
  • not too hot
  • reachable by train to transport the bikes
  • having a local language we spoke
  • a place we hadn't been to yet

Scotland was in the shortlist together with czechoslovakia and estonia. When checking out the list of world-wide whisky-distilleries Scotland got the pole position :-)

We spent quite a bit of time to figure out a decent itineray and came up with this plan of places where to stay:

  1. Mönchengladbach
  2. Leuven
  3. Brussels_2018-05-21
  4. London_2018-05-21
  5. Ardrossan
  6. Brodick
  7. Clanoaig
  8. Port Charlotte/Islay
  9. Craighouse/Jura
  10. Tayvallich
  11. Kilchrenan
  12. Oban
  13. Glenfinnan-Viadukt
  14. Fort William
  15. Fort Augustus
  16. Nairn
  17. Carrbridge
  18. Broomhill
  19. Ballater
  20. Kirkmichael
  21. Dundee
  22. Glenrothes
  23. Edinburgh
  24. London_2018-06-05
  25. Brussels_2018-06-05
  26. Mönchengladbach_2018-06-05

The focus of our plan was the Isle of Jura and specifically Corryvreckan.

Tourdatetargettrackstayshopdistancecomment
Ardrossan21 May 2018BrodickLauriston Hotel 15 South Crescent Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8EA, United Kingdom - Phone: +441294463771ASDA
Clanoaig22 May 2018Islayhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Tayvallich,+Lochgilphead,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Claonaig+Ferry+Terminal,+Tarbert+PA29+6YG,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@55.9133211,-5.7878514,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488a2bc5ac6ce733:0xc140f194a48e0e38!2m2!1d-5.6275891!2d56.024944!1m5!1m1!1s0x48898ca1e2b7492f:0x4dbda8a53283683c!2m2!1d-5.387844!2d55.751068!3e1?hl=de56 km
Islay22 May 2018Isle of JuraPort Charlotte SYHA Hostelling Scotland, Main St, Port Charlotte, PA48 7TX Tele: +441496850385SPAR Bridgend 7:30 - 18:00 Uhr
Brodick22 May 2018Clanoaig
Isle of Jura23 May 2018Tayvallichhttps://www.jurahotel.co.uk/availability-checkhttp://www.juracommunityshop.co.uk
Tayvallich25 May 2018Kilchrenanhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Tayvallich,+Lochgilphead,+UK/Taychreggan+Hotel,+Taynuilt,+UK/@56.1876682,-5.534289,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488a2bc5ac6ce733:0xc140f194a48e0e38!2m2!1d-5.6275891!2d56.024944!1m5!1m1!1s0x48896c8d189b343b:0xe91aa353453e72c5!2m2!1d-5.160827!2d56.344421!3e1?hl=enhttp://www.tayvallich.com/food-drink/item/the-tayvallich-coffee-shop55km
Kilchrenan25 May 2018Obanhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Taychreggan+Hotel,+Taynuilt+PA35+1JE,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Oban,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.4196387,-5.4207751,11.21z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48896c8d189b343b:0xe91aa353453e72c5!2m2!1d-5.160827!2d56.344421!1m5!1m1!1s0x488967097a590733:0xbbd945cf775dcb8f!2m2!1d-5.4739512!2d56.4125087!3e1Taychreggan Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/taychreggan.de.html32km
Fort William26 May 2018Fort Augustushttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Fort+Augustus,+UK/Fort+William,+UK/@56.982399,-5.0326854,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488f210df41b3beb:0x12170f9721af3cd0!2m2!1d-4.6805166!2d57.1448064!1m5!1m1!1s0x48893323371c031b:0xcda03ee308544821!2m2!1d-5.1052179!2d56.819817!3e1?hl=enhttp://www.cruachanhotel.co.uk/Tesco Metro 7-21 hours - Near stationca. 50 km
Oban26 May 2018Glenfinnan-Viadukthttps://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bID=2989&sccmp=refyg*stc2989&utm_source=yext-_google&utm_campaign=2989&utm_medium=organic
Glenfinnan-Viadukt26 May 2018Fort Williamhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir/Glenfinnan+Viaduct,+A830+Rd,+Glenfinnan+PH37+4,+UK/Fort+William,+UK/@56.8775784,-5.3051472,11.46z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x488eb3c93538a1b5:0xf7b37f55e33e3fe7!2m2!1d-5.4318595!2d56.8763083!1m5!1m1!1s0x48893323371c031b:0xcda03ee308544821!2m2!1d-5.1052179!2d56.819817!3e1?hl=endirekt ca. 25 km target=Fort William
Fort Augustus27 May 2018Nairnhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Morag's+Lodge,+Fort+Augustus,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Braeval+Hotel,+Crescent+Road,+Nairn,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.3652227,-4.5429282,10.04z/am=t/data=!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x488f23d55e1a25a3:0x3b0597c59287860b!2m2!1d-4.6829787!2d57.1476416!1m5!1m1!1s0x48857ff8f0580be9:0xaf2aceab91fe6441!2m2!1d-3.8705443!2d57.5872304!3e1!5i1https://www.moragslodge.com/ '"`UNIQ--youtube-00000000-QINU`"'Londis - Main Street Fort Augustus 8:30 - 19:30 Uhr81km
Nairn28 May 2018Carrbridgehttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Braeval+Hotel,+Crescent+Road,+Nairn,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Fairwinds+Hotel,+Carrbridge,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.3880204,-3.8621906,10.29z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48857ff8f0580be9:0xaf2aceab91fe6441!2m2!1d-3.8705443!2d57.5872304!1m5!1m1!1s0x48858a65f9c11613:0x6a6b00bb03991cab!2m2!1d-3.817231!2d57.281416!3e1Braeval HotelInverness/Mehrere Möglichkeiten auch in Nairn - z.B. SPAR43km400 Höhenmeter aufwärts
Carrbridge29 May 2018Broomhillhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Fairwinds+Hotel,+Carrbridge,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/No+45+Guest+House,+Braemar+Road,+Ballater,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@57.1657311,-3.714122,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48858a65f9c11613:0x6a6b00bb03991cab!2m2!1d-3.817231!2d57.281416!1m5!1m1!1s0x4885d010e5ceeb6f:0xbeb650dea8f53a81!2m2!1d-3.0493034!2d57.0501634!3e1https://www.fairwindshotel.com/SPAR Carrbridge 7-20 Uhr - 500 m vom Hotel75km
Broomhill30 May 2018Ballater-
Ballater31 May 2018Kirkmichaelhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/No+45+Guest+House,+45+Braemar+Rd,+Ballater+AB35+5RQ,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/The+Strathardle+Inn,+Kirkmichael,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.8797515,-3.5488754,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4885d010e5ceeb6f:0xbeb650dea8f53a81!2m2!1d-3.0493034!2d57.0501634!1m5!1m1!1s0x48860f8e5fa5351b:0xe843df7e33dfae77!2m2!1d-3.5006636!2d56.72174!3e1http://www.no45.co.uk/Coop Food Ballater45 miles8 km von Balmoral Castle
Kirkmichael1 June 2018Dundeehttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/The+Strathardle+Inn,+Kirkmichael+PH10+7NS,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Premier+Inn+Dundee+Centre,+Dundee,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.5871076,-3.3754191,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48860f8e5fa5351b:0xe843df7e33dfae77!2m2!1d-3.5006636!2d56.72174!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c959b7bb757:0x5e1f6a3c16192109!2m2!1d-2.9710625!2d56.4556214!3e1https://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/strathardleinn.de.htmlKirkmichael Village Shop 8-17 Uhr53km
Dundee2 June 2018Glenrotheshttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Dundee+Centre,+Dundee,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/St+Andrews,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Glenrothes,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.3199437,-3.1142911,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c959b7bb757:0x5e1f6a3c16192109!2m2!1d-2.9710625!2d56.4556214!1m5!1m1!1s0x488650981912f9fb:0x5526f99ec05ca9f0!2m2!1d-2.7967214!2d56.3397753!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!3e1Premier Inn Dundee CentreTesco Extra - 24 h geöffnet!56 kmvia St. Andrews
Glenrothes3 June 2018Edinburghhttps://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Glenrothes,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Hampton+by+Hilton+Edinburgh+West+End,+Fountainbridge,+Edinburgh,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.0612212,-3.4093664,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!1m5!1m1!1s0x4887c7a13f156add:0x9227896966e2f4f6!2m2!1d-3.2123568!2d55.9427512!3e1Premier Inn Glenrothesasda glenrothes51km
Edinburgh4 June 2018London 2018-06-05https://www.google.de/maps/dir/Premier+Inn+Glenrothes,+Beaufort+Drive,+Bankhead+Roundabout,+Glenrothes+KY7+4UJ,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/Hampton+by+Hilton+Edinburgh+West+End,+Fountainbridge,+Edinburgh,+Vereinigtes+K%C3%B6nigreich/@56.0614129,-3.4093669,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x48864ae78ccbcb7b:0xbc938af660ae4166!2m2!1d-3.1521271!2d56.181702!1m5!1m1!1s0x4887c7a13f156add:0x9227896966e2f4f6!2m2!1d-3.2123568!2d55.9427512!3e1Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End 166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom TEL: +44-131-5264530 FAX: +44-131-2281853Tesco Express 6-2451km
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