Hello, nice to meet you :)

[Rene Gaudes]

Hello.
My name is René. I am from the Netherlands. I am an experienced wild-camper and I have some good gear. My camping days start early 1990ies. Camped in most of Ireland. Did England from east to south coast en from the Scottish border to the south coast. The last few years I have been doing canoe-hike trips (multi day, 100miles) in Sweden. Looking for a new adventure, I am preparing a multi week solo road and hike trip in Scotland. Initially I was thinking about doing the NC 500. But reading more and more I found out Scotland has much more to offer. So I am planning my own route. I like to visit the Cairngorms, Loch Lomond, Skye and the north route of the NC 500. Already looking forward to it. I find this site verry helpful. I have already posted a post and got some nice reactions. Unfortunately I can not thank them for their reaction. But in advance, thanks for all the help.

[Caberfeidh]

So I am planning my own route. I like to visit the Cairngorms, Loch Lomond, Skye and the north route of the NC 500.

Greetings and welcome It is nice to hear of someone planning their own route, so many people only go where others tell them to. I hope you enjoy your trip, may the Weather Gods smile upon you! You don't say what time of year - the weather is usually best between the start of May and the end of October. Have some pictures to get you interested.

Canoeing on Loch Morlich, Cairngorms

Glen Luibeg, Cairngorms

Loch Garry, Glen Garry

Rannoch Moor

Sunset from Gairloch. It rained solid for days afterwards!

Loch Ewe, North West Highlands

Sutherland, on the NC500

Village of Tongue, North Coast

Isle of Raasay from Ashaig, Skye

Black Cuilin from Elgol

Ben Tianavaig, Skye

Ruined Dun Sgaith Castle, Isle of Rum in the distance

[Rene Gaudes]

Thanks for the welcome and the pictures.
I am planning my holliday in june. Before high tourist season. At least for 3 weeks.