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A Visit to see The Kelpies in Falkirk, Grangemouth

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It was during our holiday to Loch Lomond that Hooves and I made a visit to see The Kelpies in Falkirk, Grangemouth.  I was about to say that if your ever find yourself in the Falkirk area then it is worth visiting The Kelpies, but actually in my opinion they are so spectacular that I think it’s worth …

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Visiting stunning Glencoe in The Scottish Highlands

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Visiting stunning Glencoe in The Scottish Highlands has been on our list for a long time and I think that everyone should come to this place at some point in their lives.  Quite simply it is jaw-droppingly stunning.  There is beauty on such a huge scale that it fair blew my socks off, and I struggled to continue on my …

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Firkin Point, Loch Lomond

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We found Firkin Point, Loch Lomond a year or so ago when we were looking for somewhere to stop and stretch our legs while traveling north.  Sitting on the west bank of Loch Lomond about halfway between Inverbeg and Tarbet on the A82 this is an ideal place to take a break from driving and have a breather.  (Map) Clearly …

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Balmaha, Loch Lomond: A Dog Walk Up Conic Hill

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The walk up Conic Hill was our first proper dog walk in Scotland and suffice to say everything people tell you about the country having stunning scenery is true.  Granted we were exceptionally lucky with the weather, which showed Loch Lomond off at it’s best, but I imagine that even on a grotty day this walk is lovely. …

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