All the coverage of the World Cup Tartan Army has got me nostalgic for the homeland and I began to look out photos of previous adventures there. This one is a favourite family shot celebrating Marina’s 70th birthday.
We were standing outside our previous home - now The Kilberry Inn- sipping champagne and nibbling canapes to the skirl of live bagpipes as the mist rolled in over Cnoc-an-Ibhair!
Nearby is the beautiful village of Tarbert, Lochfyne where I went to secondary school. A popular tourist spot, it is particularly busy in the summer when the Scottish Series- one of Britain’s largest sailing regattas - takes place, bringing yachters from all around Britain. The area, with its rugged coast line, offers unique challenges, even Corryvrechan, the world’s third largest whirlpool!
I adore The Kelpies and was delighted to come across this mobile mini-exhibition near the Crinan Canal, the 9-mile long navigable route between the Firth of Clyde and the Inner Hebrides.
I really enjoy exploring my homeland with Z – here we are on a recent trip to Mallaig in the north-west. Another pretty fishing village, but decidedly over-fished by tourism.
Being a linguist, the different local dialects intrigue me – especially their rich lexical variations. Below are some of my favourite words, found mainly in the west coast and Glasgow area.
Being born in that dear green place, as its name translates, affords me the privilege of calling myself a ‘Weegie’. When I’m there it is important to meet up with family and friends.
I love Glasgow for its soul, its people and its humour. The traffic-cone be-decked Duke of Wellington statue has now become a global tourist attraction!
It’s fitting that my last nostalgic shot is of me admiring the River Clyde backdrop before leaving.
May The Tartan Army continue to bring us joy and make us proud to be Scots.
HASTE ME BACK!
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