The Cycling Scot

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Outlander daytrip from Edinburgh. Dysart and Kirkcaldy in Fife

*new video* youtu.be/6m0Bxk5UtGs

Loch Ruel viewpoint. The shoreline has forested hills on both sides of the loch. There are small islands on the loch

The amazing Loch Ruel viewpoint. It's one of the many things to see on the cycle route exploring Kintyre.

I've written a guide to the route between Campbeltown and Dunoon on my blog: bit.ly/4o2HCVs

Dysart and Kirkcaldy by bike Explore Dysart and Kirkcaldy by bike. Lots of things to see and do on this 7 mile route

Visit the harbour from Outlander Season 2. Here's my blog about this easy day trip from Edinburgh: bit.ly/4bOtDML

Book review of Africa Solo by Mark Beaumont Imagine cycling the length of Africa in just 41 days. Mark Beaumont did!

Here's my review of Mark Beaumont's book about cycling the length of Africa: bit.ly/44MpacV

A ferry with a red hull on a summer day

A single-track road surrounded by forest, fields and hills

A loch in Scotland with some islands and hills with trees on each side

Bicycle handlebars point straight ahead on a single track road

The Kintyre peninsula by bike. Here's my guide to the route: bit.ly/4o2HCVs

Campbeltown to Dunoon cycle route A description of the route between Dunoon and Campbeltown

Here's your route guide for exploring the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll. I start in Campbeltown, just reverse the route if you are starting in Glasgow: bit.ly/4o2HCVs

View of Kyles of Bute

Tarbert with the buildings reflected in the water

Kilmodan Church. It's painted white and has a collection of differently shaped windows- square, round and arched

An up and down single-track road on the way to Dunoon

*new blog* Cycling Campbeltown to Dunoon: bit.ly/4o2HCVs

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Why you should visit Scotland's least used train station

Only 240 passengers per year. Kildonan is Scotland's least used train station. Here's my video about visiting the station: youtu.be/DrojyIC8du0

The best book about the National Cycle Network. How it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible. Here's my book review: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre All about the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. The park has 12 species of deer.

Looking for a great day out with kids? I really recommend the Scottish Deer Centre in Fife. Lots of fun things for kids to do. You can find out more on my blog: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Why you should visit Scotland's least used train station

What's it like to visit Scotland's least used train station? You can watch my video to find out: youtu.be/DrojyIC8du0

An electric bike pump. It's rectangular with the word Cycplus on it

Electric bike pumps are so much better than a manual pump. Here's my review of the Cycplus AS2 Ultra: bit.ly/4k6j6jU

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Why you should visit Scotland's least used train station

Visiting Scotland's least used train station. It's in Sutherland on the Far North Line: youtu.be/DrojyIC8du0

The Life Cycle by Kate Rawles. Book review ​Kate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. She does this journey to explore biodiversity, its loss, its impor...

​Kate Rawles cycles for thirteen months following the spine of the Andes in South America on a bicycle she built herself from bamboo. She does this journey to explore biodiversity, its loss, its importance, and the people and places trying to protect it. Here's my review of the book: bit.ly/46A7273

New blog: a book review of The Life Cycle by Kate Rawles bit.ly/46A7273

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Why you should visit Scotland's least used train station

I've published a new video: youtu.be/DrojyIC8du0

Close up of Emigrants statue. Women holding a baby

Emigrants statue. Two men wearing kilts

Emigrants statue

Emigrants statue. A woman holding a baby

Helmsdale. 10 foot tall bronze statue called The Emigrants, telling the story of the Highland Clearances. It's a powerful piece of art, capturing the emotion of people forced to leave their homes and make a new life overseas. Cycle route from Helmsdale to Strathy point: bit.ly/43ft7Vq

A steep single track road going uphill

A single track road going downhill with a view of hills

A road with a crash barrier curving towards a white painted lighthouse

A road twisting down a hill towards a lighthouse perched on the edge of the land with the sea beneath it

What is the road to the Mull of Kintyre lighthouse like?

Check out my blog to find out what its like to ride a bike to this lighthouse: bit.ly/49OthGp

A fascinating exploration of the National Cycle Network (NCN). Laura Laker's book is about cycling parts of the Network to discover how it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible. Here's my book review: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

Visiting the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Here's all you need to know about visiting this museum, located about 4 miles north of Dunfermline

One of Scotland's best transport museums is about 4 miles north of Dunfermline. The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum: bit.ly/4f9nYUQ

Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre All about the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. The park has 12 species of deer.

The Scottish Deer Centre is home to 12 species of deer, a wolf pack, wildcats, otters and European brown bears. There's also a bird‑of‑prey centre. A great destination for children with plenty of play areas. You can get to it by cycling 3.7 miles from the nearest station, Ladybank: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

Book review of Potholes and Pavements by Laura Laker The book is about cycling parts of the Network to discover how it all started, how it is funded and why some parts of the route are frankly terrible. During her journey she talks to people involved in...

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Craigard House Hotel review A review of Craigard House Hotel in Campbeltown, Scotland

Looking for somewhere to stay in Campbeltown? I can recommend Craigard House Hotel. I've written a review of it on my blog: bit.ly/3XE7vzp

5 deer standing next to a fence, waiting to be fed

3 deer eating from the ground

A deer standing by a fence

My latest blog is about the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre- a great day out in Fife

My latest video is about visiting the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife: youtu.be/JCZYqrZqjJE?...

Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre All about the Scottish Deer Centre, near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. The park has 12 species of deer.

New blog. Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre: bit.ly/3I0Mnj3

YouTube video by The Cycling Scot Visiting the Scottish Deer Centre- a great day out in Fife

My new video is about the Scottish Deer Centre: youtu.be/JCZYqrZqjJE?...

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public space The number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety. Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023. Continue reading...

Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

A row of small, single-storey cottages

Detail of a cottage with a door in the centre and a window either side

Row of cottages

A view of Cullen with a cluster of houses leading down to a harbour

Seatown, Cullen. One of many reasons to visit Cullen. Here's my article about why you should visit: bit.ly/3AuToQd

A curving road

A straight road with white lines down the middle

View of Inveraray with white painted buildings in the foreground overlooking water, with hills on the opposite shore

Inveraray Castle

Here's my guide to cycling to Inveraray: bit.ly/44srCST