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Day 25 – Walking – a better way to travel
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When I returned to my campsite after dinner in the Cove Bay Hotel yesterday evening, there was still a little light left and it was calm on the water. When…
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Day 24 – Past Scotland’s busiest harbour
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I ate my breakfast at the picnic tables by the coastal rowing hut and planned the day ahead. The rocky shore to the south of Aberdeen had only one definite…
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Day 23 – The safe and wonderful haven of Collieston
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Another sunny start to the day. I ate some breakfast and then packed up, trying hard to keep as much sand as possible where it belonged on the beach and…
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Day 22 – A tame Rattray Head
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I started the day with an excellent Eggs Stornoway (a Benedict with black pudding) at the Davron Hotel and ended it with a tasty Beefsteak pie at the Crudin Bay…
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Day 21 – I rose hearty after a good night’s sleep
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The idea that the town got its name from a traveller who “rose hearty” after helping a ghost find peace is less likely true than gaelic explanation, but I prefer…
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Day 20 – The beautiful and bountiful seabirds
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Since leaving the Caledonian Canal, I have frequently referred to the excellent East Coast of Scotland: Sailing Directions by Andy Carnduff. It was quite opportune that Rob, one of my…
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Day 19 – Reflecting Waves
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Before setting off today, I needed to replace the rope on my bow toggle. It broke when I was pulling the kayak up the ɓshingly beach yesterday. I should have replaced…
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Day 18 – Almost a weather day
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The sound of the surf had been a constant companion as I lay in my tent, so it was no surprise to see it piling into the beach when I…
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Day 17 – Having a swell time
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High tide was at 6.30, and a slight easterly flow would run most of the morning to provide my slow-moving kayak a little assistance. An early start was on the…
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Day 16 – Loose Ends
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This was the second of two planned rest days. The sun was out and the winds were light for most of the day. I felt a little guilty not being…
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