| First beer for a year, done. 16:13 - Apr 10 with 3827 views | BrixtonBlue |
Mallaig, Skye and Knoydart (where the most remote pub on the British mainland is) were stunning, as was the journey from Glasgow to Mallaig (5 and a half hour train heading north into the Scottish highlands). Breathtaking scenery, smooth waters, and the day we caught a ferry over to the pub was bathed in glorious sunshine. We actually sat outside and drank our first pints in deckchairs overlooking a glass-still loch.
Didn't think much of Glasgow (sorry Glassers), although we didn't see much of it.
My first drink was a local ale called Remoteness (appropriately) which was fairly weak (3.62% to ease myself in) followed by a Stella, then red wine with dinner and an expensive whisky after dinner. I could definitely feel it but wasn't hammered or anything like some suggested.
The pub was lovely, set in some incredibly scenery with a mountain behind it and as I said a loch out front. And the landlord was brilliant, interested in the story and happy to pose for photos.
An amazing trip and gutted it wasn't longer. I've literally never seen such stunning scenery. Many thanks to Stokers for the recommendation.
Interesting that after the aforementioned alcohol I wasn't fussed about having more but preferred to go for another walk. The old me would've been happier to sit there drinking. Guess I've got to a point where I can take it or leave it.
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| First beer for a year, done. on 16:27 - Apr 10 with 3107 views | Reuser_is_God |
Stone me you've gone a year without drinking? What was this in aid of? Strange that you've not mentioned it before. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 16:27 - Apr 10 with 3104 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
A year? Why would you do that unless your an alcoholic. Just everything in moderation init |  | | |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:30 - Apr 10 with 3097 views | Coastalblue |
Don't dismiss Glasgow, it has some great architecture though there is some truth in the saying Edinburgh for the pictures, Glasgow for the experience.
Glad you enjoyed and the trip sounds great, I may even consider trying it myself. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 16:36 - Apr 10 with 3084 views | WeWereZombies |
You went a year without drinking and then opted for a lager rather than a beer! But for whatever reason it sounds like you enjoyed it so well done.
I have had a couple of beers (Isle of Skye Red) and a few glasses of wine since my accident four and a bit months ago but cannot say that my brain craves or enjoys alcohol anymore, still recovering I guess.
Interesting to hear your comments about the landlord at the Old Forge, I have been told the pub has gone downhill since he took over, become less of a haven to walkers and locals and more of a tourist haunt. Yet to make it there myself, thinking of easing myself back in the outdoor life with a little walk in the final fifty miles of the West Highland Way in a week or two if the weather stays clement. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 16:39 - Apr 10 with 3068 views | chicoazul |
Well done Jerseys, that sounds very nice. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 17:27 - Apr 10 with 3013 views | Sarge |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:36 - Apr 10 by WeWereZombies |
You went a year without drinking and then opted for a lager rather than a beer! But for whatever reason it sounds like you enjoyed it so well done.
I have had a couple of beers (Isle of Skye Red) and a few glasses of wine since my accident four and a bit months ago but cannot say that my brain craves or enjoys alcohol anymore, still recovering I guess.
Interesting to hear your comments about the landlord at the Old Forge, I have been told the pub has gone downhill since he took over, become less of a haven to walkers and locals and more of a tourist haunt. Yet to make it there myself, thinking of easing myself back in the outdoor life with a little walk in the final fifty miles of the West Highland Way in a week or two if the weather stays clement. |
Indeed, a nice warm pint of soapy ale would have been all the motivation needed for another year without. |  | | |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:41 - Apr 10 with 2982 views | GlasgowBlue |
No need to apologise. I don't live in Glasgow. DulaturBlue didn't have the same ring, so went with Glasgow.
If you stepped out of Central station then you wouldn't have seen much. Would have been better to ask a taxi driver to take you to the Merchant City, which is where the best bars are. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 17:43 - Apr 10 with 2979 views | GlasgowBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:36 - Apr 10 by WeWereZombies |
You went a year without drinking and then opted for a lager rather than a beer! But for whatever reason it sounds like you enjoyed it so well done.
I have had a couple of beers (Isle of Skye Red) and a few glasses of wine since my accident four and a bit months ago but cannot say that my brain craves or enjoys alcohol anymore, still recovering I guess.
Interesting to hear your comments about the landlord at the Old Forge, I have been told the pub has gone downhill since he took over, become less of a haven to walkers and locals and more of a tourist haunt. Yet to make it there myself, thinking of easing myself back in the outdoor life with a little walk in the final fifty miles of the West Highland Way in a week or two if the weather stays clement. |
Were you at the Wigan game? Had a brief chat with a bloke who lives in Scotland and enjoys his breaks to the Highlands. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 17:43 - Apr 10 with 2994 views | TIB |
Knoydart aka Britain's last great wilderness!!! The ferry heading in on a clear day is like something out of Jurassic Park!!! I climbed a few of the mountains there about seven years back. Ladhar being a highlight as it was 27 degrees and ran out of water early evening still descending. Ended up making my own route aka sliding down onto an old stalkers path into a valley for some water. The view over Barrisdale was too good so I set up the tent for the night...woke up to a stag outside my tent in the morning. By the end of those three days I was ready for a beer. Outstanding area which I keep meaning to get back to. Enjoy lad  |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 17:48 - Apr 10 with 2985 views | SpruceMoose |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:27 - Apr 10 by Reuser_is_God |
Stone me you've gone a year without drinking? What was this in aid of? Strange that you've not mentioned it before. |
I don't get why people give Dolly stick for this when other people always mention the same old stuff. Makes a change from the relentless gambling and politics postings.
Sounds like a decent adventure up north to me. |  |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 18:19 - Apr 10 with 2947 views | connorscontract |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:30 - Apr 10 by Coastalblue |
Don't dismiss Glasgow, it has some great architecture though there is some truth in the saying Edinburgh for the pictures, Glasgow for the experience.
Glad you enjoyed and the trip sounds great, I may even consider trying it myself. |
The West End of Glasgow has some really impressive streets with huge terraces now no-doubt all converted into apartments. | | | |
| First beer for a year, done. on 18:34 - Apr 10 with 2911 views | GlasgowBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 18:19 - Apr 10 by connorscontract |
The West End of Glasgow has some really impressive streets with huge terraces now no-doubt all converted into apartments. |
The cobbled lanes off Byers road still have some fantastic bars and restaurants. Very bohemian around the west end. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 19:06 - Apr 10 with 2886 views | WeWereZombies |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:43 - Apr 10 by GlasgowBlue |
Were you at the Wigan game? Had a brief chat with a bloke who lives in Scotland and enjoys his breaks to the Highlands. |
Not me, I am on a boycott until we drop the betting shirt sponsorship and also quite difficult to get to games (or anywhere much) when your driving licence has been revoked.
I think the poster called gordon might live in Scotland, also reckon Darth Koont could too - don't know what gives me that idea. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 14:55 - Apr 11 with 2762 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:36 - Apr 10 by WeWereZombies |
You went a year without drinking and then opted for a lager rather than a beer! But for whatever reason it sounds like you enjoyed it so well done.
I have had a couple of beers (Isle of Skye Red) and a few glasses of wine since my accident four and a bit months ago but cannot say that my brain craves or enjoys alcohol anymore, still recovering I guess.
Interesting to hear your comments about the landlord at the Old Forge, I have been told the pub has gone downhill since he took over, become less of a haven to walkers and locals and more of a tourist haunt. Yet to make it there myself, thinking of easing myself back in the outdoor life with a little walk in the final fifty miles of the West Highland Way in a week or two if the weather stays clement. |
Remoteness is described as a red ale and a "light amber ale with strong hoppy flavour." So not really a lager!
The landlord was brilliant and the food amazing. Not really sure what to say about it going downhill, it must've been amazing if it has. We loved it, and looking out over a loch in deckchairs while drinking was the best way to have a beer. It was magical, frankly. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 15:00 - Apr 11 with 2753 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:41 - Apr 10 by GlasgowBlue |
No need to apologise. I don't live in Glasgow. DulaturBlue didn't have the same ring, so went with Glasgow.
If you stepped out of Central station then you wouldn't have seen much. Would have been better to ask a taxi driver to take you to the Merchant City, which is where the best bars are. |
We were at Queen Street station but had several hours to kill so did walk a fair distance. Not sure if that included the Merchant City. Went in the modern art gallery, but apart from that just decided to wander. Have to say the bar staff were very friendly/chatty wherever we went. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 15:02 - Apr 11 with 2747 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:43 - Apr 10 by TIB |
Knoydart aka Britain's last great wilderness!!! The ferry heading in on a clear day is like something out of Jurassic Park!!! I climbed a few of the mountains there about seven years back. Ladhar being a highlight as it was 27 degrees and ran out of water early evening still descending. Ended up making my own route aka sliding down onto an old stalkers path into a valley for some water. The view over Barrisdale was too good so I set up the tent for the night...woke up to a stag outside my tent in the morning. By the end of those three days I was ready for a beer. Outstanding area which I keep meaning to get back to. Enjoy lad |
Yeah my GF kept saying it was like something out of a Disney movie. I felt it was like a Harry Potter movie in some places and Lord Of The Rings in others. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 15:04 - Apr 11 with 2741 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:48 - Apr 10 by SpruceMoose |
I don't get why people give Dolly stick for this when other people always mention the same old stuff. Makes a change from the relentless gambling and politics postings.
Sounds like a decent adventure up north to me. |
Cheers Sprucers. Yeah it was a lot of fun. | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 15:08 - Apr 11 with 2731 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:27 - Apr 10 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
A year? Why would you do that unless your an alcoholic. Just everything in moderation init |
It was a challenge (and something to write about). You don't have to be an alcoholic to decide to take some time off booze. [Post edited 11 Apr 2019 15:08]
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| gmpf on 15:14 - Apr 11 with 2713 views | Dyland |
"My first drink was a local ale called Remoteness (appropriately) which was fairly weak (3.62% to ease myself in)..."
Okay, okay, I wonder what's next.
"... followed by a Stella."
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| gmpf on 15:23 - Apr 11 with 2686 views | BrixtonBlue |
| gmpf on 15:14 - Apr 11 by Dyland |
"My first drink was a local ale called Remoteness (appropriately) which was fairly weak (3.62% to ease myself in)..."
Okay, okay, I wonder what's next.
"... followed by a Stella."
:)x |
Wasn't a huge choice unfortunately, and I fancied something a little stronger than 3.62%! Stella wouldn't normally be my go to! | |
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| gmpf on 15:58 - Apr 11 with 2641 views | jeera |
| gmpf on 15:23 - Apr 11 by BrixtonBlue |
Wasn't a huge choice unfortunately, and I fancied something a little stronger than 3.62%! Stella wouldn't normally be my go to! |
Closely followed by wine and then whiskey!
Nothing like easing your way back in. |  |
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| sh1t pub mate on 15:59 - Apr 11 with 2636 views | Dyland |
| gmpf on 15:23 - Apr 11 by BrixtonBlue |
Wasn't a huge choice unfortunately, and I fancied something a little stronger than 3.62%! Stella wouldn't normally be my go to! |
(runs away) | |
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| First beer for a year, done. on 16:44 - Apr 11 with 2586 views | Benters2 |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:27 - Apr 10 by Reuser_is_God |
Stone me you've gone a year without drinking? What was this in aid of? Strange that you've not mentioned it before. |
lol. | | | |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:12 - Apr 11 with 2556 views | PJH |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:41 - Apr 10 by GlasgowBlue |
No need to apologise. I don't live in Glasgow. DulaturBlue didn't have the same ring, so went with Glasgow.
If you stepped out of Central station then you wouldn't have seen much. Would have been better to ask a taxi driver to take you to the Merchant City, which is where the best bars are. |
Despite all of my visits to Scotland (four more booked)I had never heard of Dulatur so I googled it-if it is the place near Cumbernauld Wiki spells it with two "l's".
I suppose Glasgow is near enough. |  | | |
| First beer for a year, done. on 17:20 - Apr 11 with 2547 views | BrixtonBlue |
| First beer for a year, done. on 16:44 - Apr 11 by Benters2 |
lol. |
Why would you down-arrow the OP Benters? Something offends you in there? | |
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