Monday, 2 May 2011

Britain at its Best?

Now I've had a wee peak at the photos in the paper and I will concede that Kate - ooops sorry I mean Catherine - did look lovely down in Westminster Abbey on Friday.

But I still contend that, if you had wanted to see 'Britain at its Best' this weekend, you should have joined me in Northwest Scotland.
Posing on the beach at Gairloch, Wester Ross
More posing - Gairloch village in the background
Yes it really is Scotland. And the sea really was that blue!
Escaping the Bank Holiday crowds
Admiring the view of the Torridon hills
Conquering my first Munro - Beinn Alligin, above Loch Torridon
It was so dry that one of the Torridon hills (Liathach) caught fire.
Yes really!!
Watching the fire from a safe distance at the far end of Loch Torridon
And finally, back at our cottage, enjoying 'Hamish's view' over the Loch

Log in on Friday for the much anticipated Gravity Lecture.....

PS for more on the fire, see this dramatic report from a walker on Liathach.
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33 comments:

  1. rottrover2 May 2011 at 20:49

    Kate is lovely, but Bertie, nothing beats you and beautiful scenery!!

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  2. Oskar2 May 2011 at 21:09

    One of the most stunning places we have ever seen!

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar & Pam, too

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  3. Two French Bulldogs2 May 2011 at 21:30

    Bertie that scenery is unbelievable! Gorgeous
    Benny & Lily

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  4. Suka2 May 2011 at 21:31

    hey Bertie,

    Yes, Kate, er, the Duchess of Cambridge, was lovely on her wedding day, but I am still hurting that I was not flippin' invited. But, Bertie, you are a very dashingly handsome pup! And you seem so in your element running around the Highlands of Scotland!

    Such a beautiful place you live! My human's sister is in your neck of the woods right now and she said Scotland is magnificent! My human and I have never been but perhaps I can woof her in to bringing me there.

    Suka

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  5. Scooter2 May 2011 at 21:43

    Yes, KAte was beautiful but it cant compare to the scenery where you went. It is so beautiful also. Good job on the climbing there Bertie!!

    wags
    Jazzi and Addy

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  6. The Life of Riley2 May 2011 at 22:13

    I'm glad with all those cameras and the worlds attention focused on London, that Gail kept her camera on you.What wonderful scenery and what better way than you in the photos to show Scotland off at it's best!

    Woofs,
    Riley

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  7. Bocci2 May 2011 at 22:46

    Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos! Bertie, you are one gorgeous dog:-)

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  8. Frankie Furter and Ernie2 May 2011 at 22:52

    BREATHTAKING Bertie..

    Ummmm buddy you can be sure that I will...
    DROP in fur your Gravity Post!!!

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  9. Bella Roxy & Macdui2 May 2011 at 23:11

    We have to agree with you. We think Bertie could be the poster dog for tourism in the area, and then again, who wants tourists clogging up the works.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  10. Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place3 May 2011 at 02:24

    The gravity lecture is on Friday??? Are you gonna tell how much every dog and hooman weigh???? Remember I AM petite.

    Oh, Bertie...we missed you at the wedding. But borrowing that darling car that Kate er Catherine and William used and driving up to see you made up for it.

    So you're not going to tell about that my blender overheating and causing that small fire you BLABBED er reported on your blog?

    Sheesch. I forgot my converter.

    Kisses,

    Lac

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  11. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom3 May 2011 at 02:29

    Scotland looks like such a beautiful place. Not all crowded like everywhere else. Too bad about the fire. Hope they get it under control soon.

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  12. Diana Chiew3 May 2011 at 02:35

    Thanks for showing us the hills and the sea...beautiful!

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  13. Agatha and Archie3 May 2011 at 02:56

    Darling boy that looks almost too heavenly for words.. Listen about the lecture on Friday.. uhhhmmmm Archie didn't say anything about my weight dd he? You see he has been acting a little funny and that usually means that he is up to no good... But I am SURE even if he did YOU WOULD NEVER REPEAT IT RIGHT?? Well good now that that is all cleared up I look forward to your latest scientific lecture.. Love A+A

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  14. Angus3 May 2011 at 08:26

    Bertie - Congratulations on climbing your first Munro. You've also reminded us that Scotland is the most beautiful place on earth when the weathers good .

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  15. Craig3 May 2011 at 09:22

    Hi Bertie - fantastic scenery. As Angus said, when the sun shines, there is nowhere more lovely than bonnie Ecosse. Forest fires eh? Who'd have thought it?!

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  16. Adien Crafts3 May 2011 at 16:26

    Wow Bertie what fantastic photo's, much better than some boring old wedding. We love the one of you looking out over the village, our human said that should be on a calendar! Dex & Lou x

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  17. Angel Ginger Jasper3 May 2011 at 17:57

    Bertie I have to say those photo's are stunning and Mum says all her vissits to scotland have been beautiful too allthough we have some lovely scenery in Yorkshire too. I loved how blue your water was. Hugs GJ x

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  18. Climbingmandy3 May 2011 at 18:20

    Wow! Bertie is one adventurous dog. We just got our own fox terrier pup - Horatio. He's only eight weeks but I already have high hopes he'll be adventurous too!

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  19. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings3 May 2011 at 19:16

    It makes us smile to see you bring so much pleasure into Gail's life.

    XOXO
    Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh, Ruairi and The Sweet Babes

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  20. The Black and Tans.3 May 2011 at 19:58

    Fabulous, absolutely fabulous Bertie. Scotland truly does have the most amazing scenery.

    Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

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  21. Amber-Mae3 May 2011 at 20:09

    HOLY DOG how high up were you? Must have been really cold up that hill! And that beach is so lovely. Looks very clean. Beautiful pictures Bertie!

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  22. Anonymous3 May 2011 at 23:08

    OMD I cannot get over the fotos! I so agree with Scotsmad, does the tourism board know about your Moms wonderful fotos and your beautiful looks????? WOW!

    Mom cannot believe how BLUE your water is! We sure are sorry about the fire. Looks like at the top of that mountain it sure was cold!

    Mom wants to fly to Scotland NOW! BOL

    woo woos, Tessa

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  23. Road Dog Tales3 May 2011 at 23:22

    What a fabulous place to go for a walk! That water is as blue as the Caribbean! Beautiful!

    Looking forward to the gravity lecture!

    The Road Dogs

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  24. Road Dog Tales3 May 2011 at 23:26

    PeeS - We are happy to see that you survived your stay at those "nice boarding kennels" (aka prison) none the worse for wear :)

    The Road Dogs

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  25. Kolchak Puggle4 May 2011 at 03:33

    What abeautful spot! Oh, that makes mama's heart ache! *sigh* she needs a vacation!

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  26. Maxmom4 May 2011 at 09:31

    Hey Bertie Bud..
    I must admit that my humans went 'Cracker Royal' on Friday. The whole day! Repeats on Saturday! BBC Knowledge channel over the weekend! Geesh, I've never seen them like that...real couch potatoes! Wish I'd been with you with that spectacular view!....Hamish's view is a good memory! I remember my predecessor, Max's, picture of the two of them together.
    Lotsalicks
    TOBY IN SA

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  27. George The Lad4 May 2011 at 21:21

    Bertie, the colour of the sea wow, it is a beautiful place and contrants on conquering your fist Munro, were you a little stiff the moirning after?
    That's terrible seeing the fire, there's been alot around the UK this week.
    Have a good week whats left of it!!
    See Yea George xxx

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  28. Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place4 May 2011 at 22:18

    We're waiting for the lecture. Lacie sighs and picks up her notebook twirling her pen thoughtfully. Why aren't you up at the lecturn??? And why are all these scales around here???

    And...I have developed a fire extinguishing smoothie...it foams.

    Kisses,

    Lac

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  29. Anonymous5 May 2011 at 16:26

    Forgive me, but, um, though a beautiful bride indeed, Princess Catherine is a wee bit on the too skinny side. But, hey, what do I know? I'm the one on a diet! (And I'm the one who lives across the pond where too many things are too darned big, so maybe she's just right.)

    Ah me...Scotland is so beautiful and, Bertie, you do a great job showing it off! I'm tawdling off to find out about that fire! Stay safe!

    Roodles, Stuart

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  30. Elaine Pritchard6 May 2011 at 16:21

    What beautiful scenery! The Lady Of The House flew up from the Midlands to Aberdeen a couple of weekends ago. If I'd known you then I'd have told her to pop in and say 'hello'! I found you on a few of my favourite blogs - and now you are a new favourite too!!

    Love and licks, Winnie

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  31. Jed and Abby in MerryLand7 May 2011 at 06:40

    Scotland burning!!! Incroyable! The world truly is turned upside down. Wish we could send you some of our flood waters.

    So, now that the Scottish independence party has a solid majority, we understand they plan to introduce legislation to dissolve the union with England. Is that likely to happen? We await events with eager anticipation.

    Jed & Abby

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  32. TwoSpecialWires23 May 2011 at 05:01

    We totally understand your choice of how to spend the weekend a few weeks back. Those are absolutely beautiful pictures of an absolutely beautiful nation at its best. Wow.

    How often do you get days like that? Gorgeous!
    jake and Fergs

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  33. Pippa Sheltie7 February 2013 at 21:10

    Hi Bertie!
    Was just flicking through your Torridon posts when I came across this one! It's really great! I've always wanted to go to Gairlich and up the west coast because Grace and Eve brought back some pictures, just as beautiful and stunning as yours!
    You're very lucky to have such a pretty cottage in such a pretty setting. Maybe one day I will get to go up the west coast... I wish I didn't get travel sick...
    Pip

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