Driving Archives - Page 23 of 29 - Sid and Doris Bonkers and their Epic Journeys

Day 6 – Thurso to Orkney

In which Sid and Doris go to The Mainland.

In which Sid and Doris find that the Highlands are not high.

As we set out northwards into the land of sheep, grouse and tourist farming, Bothy is hopeful of some good competition.

In which Sid and Doris go past Glamis, Braemar and Balmoral castles to drive the wild Cairngorm road to the capital of The Highlands.

Doris suddenly realises that the UK is not square, and it is not triangular.

In which Sid and Doris discover jute, jam, journalism and Antarctic heroism which irritatingly does not start with J.

As we crossed the border into Scotland, the Bothy McWeevil Thistle Garden Challenge officially opened.

In which Sid and Doris go international and start touristing.

In which Sid and Doris witness a miracle.

In which Teal, the Mini, is prepared for a mighty journey to Orkney, the Hebrides, Mull and back.