Beach bike - South Coast of Isle of Arran, Scotland
 

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We had 20C and lovely sunshine with no rain. When its like this its perfect. And we only saw 2 other people here! But alas, this was exceptionally mild weather and certainly not the normal.

A bit of a mix traveling Scotland and Ireland. My XTZ has a north Wales number, I live in Southern England and my flag shows my heritage.
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Hey Jaques, did you use the camp site at the bottom of Arran?
Did you notice how clear the water was?

Water was beautiful. We stayed at Lamlash after a late crossing. The mountain road from Blackwaterfoot to Brodick was amazing. No cars and some superb corners.
Your advice about Dumfries-Gallaway was spot on. Did it through Kilmarnock going north and through Dumfries coming back from Ireland. The mountain road from Newton Stewart through New Galloway to Crocketford was pure pleasure. Cant wait to ride it again. Big thanks.