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Big Dave

01/04/12 - 12:05:10
Just done a lap of Scotland with wifey  :) had a right good time.
Claimed back my island
The Isle of Harris from now on will be referred to as Harris Island
It all came about some years ago when i first got the idea,
At the age of 4 or 5 just learning to read and write ( still learning) i discovered my surname is Harris and a few years after this realisation i discovered that there is an island called Harris part of the Outer Hebrides, every since these discoveries i have wanted to go and have a look.

Now since all of this talk of Scottish independance (personally not right bothered either way) i thought that if they want it, i want my island back.
So the idea was hatched, just got to get wifey onboared hmmmm.....
our 21st wedding anniversary was coming up and what better way to celebrate than to be Mr & Mrs Harris in the Harris Hotel on the island of Harris, it worked.so i booked it and started to plan my invasion / route.
Managed to finish work around 14:00hrs on a Tuesday jumped on the Bike and Headed for Edinburgh and the Hard Rock Cafe

Managed to find a few other bars enroute to the Hard Rock Cafe

correctly named the worlds end as you wouldn't want to carry on living after being in here.so moving on when in Scotland do as the Scotish do drink Whisky/Whiskey and where better than this place:-

www.whiskibar.co.uk After having our fill of to the local travel lodge cheapish but basic. up early Wednesday had a look at the 2 big bridges

through Glasgow up the side of Loch Lomond
up and over Glen coe

Stopping in Fort William for the Night at the www.Cruachan Hotel.com
reminded us of the Adams family House.

Riding through Spean Bridge to the Comando Memorial


and onto the Kyle of lochalsh over the Sky Bridge

through Portree to Uig for the Ferry to Harris island


Just cos your breathing doesn't mean your alive
Shiny side up:-)
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Big Dave

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01/04/12 - 13:48:59
The First view of my island


Booked into www.Harrishotel.com a very nice place highly recommended


Friday after a large Scottish Breakfast, we toured the islands
South Harris North Harris and Lewis clocking up 160miles.
on the west coast of the islands the beaches are of golden white sand and stretch for miles the east coast reminded me of  the Canaries baron desolate volcanic with water and sheep instead of goats.






There are lots of Celtic monuments churches and stones to look at





St.Clements Church at Rodel South Harris




then up to the Butt of Lewis and the Lighthouse there



random pic's of my Kingdom









Up really early Saturday Morning Left the Harris Hotel at 05:00hrs to ride up to Stornaway for the Ferry back to the Mainland Ullapool
Just cos your breathing doesn't mean your alive
Shiny side up:-)
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Big Dave

#2
01/04/12 - 14:05:28
Off the Ferry at Ullapool after the 2:45hrs crossing


Saw this sign and thought why not


So we went to John o'Groats



Stayed in Inverness and rode down the bank of Loch ness on the Sunday morning calling in here,


Back down to Fort william over Glen coe and through Glasgow and home 1536miles in 5 days. we had a great time excellent weather which made the trip. Harris island is a fantastic place your welcome to come and tour my island (at your own expense  ;) ).

Big Dave
Just cos your breathing doesn't mean your alive
Shiny side up:-)
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gingerchin

#3
01/04/12 - 14:22:04
nice 1 Dave ...
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Treat lifes little  problems like your dog would, if you cant eat it or shag it,  PISS ON IT and walk away !

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hondapaneuro

#4
01/04/12 - 18:27:21
Great story and pics, even looks like you had some good weather. Can't wait to get over there again myself - wee trip planned for May.
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loudpedal

#5
01/04/12 - 20:14:06
Looks like an excellent trip.
Great that you were able to take advantage of the mild March weather.
Thanks for posting.


Loudpedal
Keep her on the pipe
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numptyspence

#6
02/04/12 - 18:07:11
looks like you had a great time reclaiming the family land.

Nice photos and report.

YoU CaNt AlWaYs GeT WhAt YoU WaNt BuT If YoU TrY YoU MiGhT JuSt GeT WhAt YoU nEeD .................. ;->

Billy bob byfield

#7
03/04/12 - 12:13:52
Hey Dave and mrs Dave, I live on the isle of Tiree on the inner Hebrides. I've done the same trip as you although not all in your fantastic order. The great north road to John o groats from Ullapool is simply epic! The stone bridges and excellent twisty roads are something every biker should experience. My wings are clipped at the moment as I had a heart attack two weeks ago at the age of 34, nothing sinister just a freak accident at 5 aside football. Anyway my wife and I are bursting at the seams to mount our vara and head off for a week or so and your thread has been the first thing I've smiled at since so thanks. Our bike is identical to yours very nice. Cheers for the photos and story. All the best billy.

The Prodded Dog

#8
03/04/12 - 20:19:12
One word....Epic!!!  :) :)
See you at the end of the month.
TPD
I can still do all the things I could when I was 21, but now it is with less teeth.
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Rhino

#9
04/04/12 - 12:57:29
Brilliant write up and pics Dave.

So for the VIM in Spain .............. will you be Welsh, English or Scottish now?
A good laugh is sunshine in the house

numptyspence

#10
04/04/12 - 14:11:19
Quote from: Rhino on  04/04/12 - 12:57:29
Brilliant write up and pics Dave.

So for the VIM in Spain .............. will you be Welsh, English or Scottish now?

How about British  8)
YoU CaNt AlWaYs GeT WhAt YoU WaNt BuT If YoU TrY YoU MiGhT JuSt GeT WhAt YoU nEeD .................. ;->

Big Dave

#11
04/04/12 - 14:15:25
Quote from: numptyspence on  04/04/12 - 14:11:19
Quote from: Rhino on  04/04/12 - 12:57:29
Brilliant write up and pics Dave.

So for the VIM in Spain .............. will you be Welsh, English or Scottish now?

How about British  8)

You'll never take me alive   ;)

Thanks for the comments
Just cos your breathing doesn't mean your alive
Shiny side up:-)
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Vim 14 Taraggona Spain     2012
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Earwig

#12
04/04/12 - 17:32:45
Great report Dave  ;D

Many Congrates to you and Mrs Dave on your 21st  ;D ;D (had traided mine in for a younger model by that stage  8) ::) ;) )

See you drifted off to get some "grail" photos as well while you were out and about.

Catch up with you soon

Paul
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