Featured Touring 1st Annual? Scotland Road Trip 13th-18th May 2018

Hear hear Ken, thanks Dougie, really was exceptional organisation. Was good having a slightly smaller group than GMU, all staying in one location. A great bunch.

Really regret having to break for home on Weds and miss the last few days, they looked spectacular.

So Rich, yet another drop ...?

 

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Heres an account I found on line.


With regard to the colonization of St Kilda, Martin simply states that “the inhabitants of this isle are originally descended of those of the adjacent isles, Lewis, Harries, South and North Vist, and Skiy.” Macaulay, on the other hand, thinks it probable that Hirta was at first peopled by “ pyrates, exiles, or malefactors who fled from justice.” He also refers to the supposed Irish origin of the inhabitants, according to which theory, a Hibernian rover, named Macquin, was the first settler in St Kilda, along with a small colony of his countrymen. The prevailing belief, however, appears to be that the first inhabitants of St Kilda—like the Outer Hebrideans generally—were a compound of Celt and Northman; and this view is assuredly confirmed by the physical aspect of the present inhabitants, as well as by many of the names of places, etc., in the island. There is a curious tradition to the effect that the people of Harris and Uist were both desirous of possessing the remote island; that an agreement was made that two boats (or currachs), with an equal number of rowers, from Harris and Uist respectively, should start at the same time for the island, and that the party which first touched its shores should be the acknowledged lords of St Kilda. A close and exciting race was the result On nearing the wished-for land, the Uist men (Macdonalds?) had got a few strokes ahead, and would, in all probability, have gained the coveted prize, had not Colla Macleod, the leader of the Harris crew, chopped off his left hand at the wrist, and tossed it ashore over the heads of the adverse party! By this plucky act the Macleods are said to have become the possessors of St Kilda.



http://www.electricscotland.com/history/stkilda/chapter03.htm

 

It's a realy interesting place actually - we sailed there some years ago and had a pint or two in the "Puff Inn", a pub that was then run by the MOD. Probably closed now. You need a weather window to be able to anchor there - with an Easterly you get blown ashore!

 

I would have joined you sounds good,I need to earn though. I'm sure they enjoyed every minute too, you should sell the rights to tourism Scotland.Enjoy your run.

 

Just a few lines to say how much I enjoyed the first annual Scotland trip.
Dougie done a great job of everything routes,accommodation,places to eat and drink and arranging the weather.it was also very good to meet everyone else on the trip which for someone who reads more on the triumph forum than contributes it was a bit daunting meeting all these new
Faces (made to feel very welcome and appreciate it)sorry for not posting sooner but I’ve done another trip round Scotland and a trip round Wales including the Mach motorcycle and music festival.also thanks for the t shirt
Dougie that’s it fits me now,don’t know how you’ll top this tour but look forward to seeing.

 

I keep looking for your photos Mark.

 

Looking for the link Dougie put up as I type James

 

Its great to hear about the area, Beer, friends, and food BUT regards to the goings on that led to your sore arse, that should stay where it happened.
Enough said Rich

 

No doubt about it, it was a great week and I'd do it again tomorrow.

 

Although I’m English I will wear my Scottish pin badge with pride every rally/meet that I go to
Cheers @Dougie D

 

Ive got an Ogri

 

You can get ointment for that!

 

That’s a lot of castles you’ve stormed

 

That's 'coz him is a bloody 'ooligan who keeps dodging Nursey's meds!

 

Nah....that’s where I get my meds