20 August 2026 Sterling

The first 2 pictures are from Perth its what made me cycle up to Kinnoull Hill to see the tower as I pass this every time I drive into Perth.

On yesterdays visit to The Coffee Bothey it was so busy they gave me a bleeper to let me know when a table was free. Last time I had one of these was in Lisbon.

Had a cycle into Sterling this time visiting the riverside part of the town (funny vehicle day) I remember these vans been here a few years ago when I cycled round this area.

German caravan with a UK on number plate.Ha

Another coffee this afternoon. The flower picture I took last time here did not get as BIG as I thought it would.

Parked on a bit of a slope so had to get my friends out to lift me up.

19 August 2026 Sterling

Cycle into Perth the long route in short route back.

The 2 below pictures shows how the club sites are changing you can now put tents on a motorhome with awning pitch (white peg)

Moving day today heading back to Sterling then on up into The Highlands.  Saw on the news The Green Welly Shop at Tyndrum up for sale after 60 years WOW. Good drive down rain this afternoon glad a had a cycle this morning.

On doing my washing up this evening a women told me she had bought some food and placed it in the fridge in the washing area to use in the next two days and on coming to get some it all had been stolen.

17 August 2026 Perth

Good drive up to Perth looks like rain so a washing and jobs day.

18 August 2026 Perth

Cycle into town this morning the long route 50 mins today coffee and a look around stopped at the chit chat bench not very talkative.

Cycle down the Venalls as usual.

NO! its not my reflection.

In the afternoon pushed the distance and had a ride up into the hills the view over Scotland was fab.

Asked a local about this said it was to stop people parking on the grass outside his house. Cycled back through Perth and the long route back.

A lovely day going somewhere I have not been before and the views XXX

16 August 2026 Dundee

Cycle down to Broughty to see the start of The Kilt Walk this one from Broughty was called The wee Walk.

Stopped on the harbour again and took a pici looking up to The Tay Bridge.

The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland at 119 miles and is one of the five big Scottish salmon rivers

On the second cycle to Broughty stopped to photo this sign it means No DOGS on the beach and yes just as I had took it a dog walker came of the beach.

A few walks to get some shopping the next few sites are out of Towns. Weather cooling and black clouds about.

14 August 2026 Dundee

Coffee before leaving for Dundee a good drive up.

That VW has been on the site for a while.

On arrival had 2 cycles in the afternoon to Broughty Ferry.

14 August 2026 Dundee

The above I think is the finishing

line for The Kilt Walk tomorrow.

In this HOT weather I think this may be a COOL bar don’t like the choice of beer though (not that I drink) could that be a Pinocchio moment MMMMM

Spotted this little horror steeling an O

The Old Tram Coffee shop Dundee.

These posts on the seafront at Broughty Ferry have copies of items that could have been left on the beach

PURSE

RINGS

TEDDY

PHONE

SUN GLASSES

while taking a picture of Broughty from the pier I noticed the speed of the Ripe from the river very fast.

A good Day.

13 August 2026 Sterling

Type of cone you need on your head in this heat.

Below count the chimmnies.

Norwegian cruise ship in Leith.

Could I have my Tiffin in a bag please ?

The above is going to be BIG when we have some sunshine.

One of my best campsites still run by lovely people that care for the site and customers.

This bike has been there a while under Old Sterling Bridge.

A morning cycle into Sterling for a look for a street I haven’t been down yet.

Had a look at The Castles backside Opps!

Some interesting facts in the next few pictures.

In the afternoon down to Bridge of Allan just missed their Highland Games by a few days.

Back to The coffee Bothey for afternoon tea n cake yum yum.

12 August 2026 Sterling

Moving day today back at Sterling only 2 days campsite busy as Highland games on in town soon.

Below is a picture of me enjoying the Fringe had my hair done special to fit in. Click image for BIG.

 

Graffiti from Leith.

On arrival catch up with owners then a walk to The Coffee Bothey for Cake and coffee.

11 August 2026 Edinburgh

The above pictures are from yesterdays cycle in the afternoon down to the centre of Leith. Will put the graffiti up tomorrow

Up into Edinburgh this morning by bus again starting to get very busy the above is temp. anti terror traps for vehicals.

Hot today even the statues are heading for shade.

In the afternoon another cycle up on to the Forth road bridge above Queensferry wish I had been here a bit earlier.

The 2026 South Queensferry Burryman procession took place on Friday, August 7, 2026. The date was brought forward by a week to coincide with the local Ferry Fair week and school holidays

Looking down into Queensferry

licence plate korea

Another couple of cycles later on.

Graffiti tomorrow O GOODY some fab pictures.

9-August 2026 Edinburgh

One of those driving days when it took longer 1 mile in about 10 mins. Raining on arrival but managed a short cycle for my tea. During the Fringe there is a pop up campsite. near us.

You can see from below how missing cake for a day affects me.

But a friend sent me lots on an email.

10 August 2026 Edinburgh

Bus into town to see some of the street acts on the royal mile and about town FAB during the Fringe.

This guy is here every year and is possibly one of the worst artists I have seen BUT he must make money ! to return.

Have not seen this tourist attraction for a while must be because we have just had some rain.

Edinburgh Tattoo on at the moment as well as the Fringe.

There are 1800 shows on something for everyone.

In the afternoon a cycle down to Leith around the back streets pictures up tomorrow that’s enough for today.

An evening cycle down to Cramond love been under the aircraft coming in to land.

7 August 2026 Berwick

Now they have cured the doggy bags in the toilet bin by removing it the new problem arises people are now putting the rubbish in this bin and PHS may not take it away now as it has bottles and plastic in ?

Wardens advising lock up your bikes I think 2 electric and 1 other stolen.

had a couple of cycles around Berwick and the seafront.

8 August 2026 Berwick

The information room below spotted a suspicious character outside after a bit of staring and getting the mobile phone out he left the site.

A walk up to M&S for some shopping then a cycle before lunch spotted these on the harbor.

Another cycle after lunch and watched some football outside the campsite.

This drinking fountain from 1887 does not look happy.