Bimbling
@bimbling.bsky.social
Almost Munro Compleatist; generally not focused enough on the objective, too busy gawpin' aboot!
Managed to get out of the valley murk and into the sunshine late morning. Ground was still well frozen so shoes stayed clean. Frost 'heave' is very evident so it'll be gey clarty underfoot if/when it does warm up. The clearing mist added interest.
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Managed to get out of the valley murk and into the sunshine late morning. Ground was still well frozen so shoes stayed clean. Frost 'heave' is very evident so it'll be gey clarty underfoot if/when it does warm up. The clearing mist added interest.
Reminded me of approaching Luibeg ford last month. Saw a daytime owl, maybe a short-eared owl ahead on one of the smaller trees. 😲
Checked it out in the binoculars 😏
A friend suggested it was a warm-eared owl 🙄
Checked it out in the binoculars 😏
A friend suggested it was a warm-eared owl 🙄
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Reminded me of approaching Luibeg ford last month. Saw a daytime owl, maybe a short-eared owl ahead on one of the smaller trees. 😲
Checked it out in the binoculars 😏
A friend suggested it was a warm-eared owl 🙄
Checked it out in the binoculars 😏
A friend suggested it was a warm-eared owl 🙄
The old and the new in Glen Luibeg, Cairngorms, thanks to the work of the National Trust for Scotland.
And thanks to Storm Amy for creating opportunities for the pine hoverfly.
And thanks to Storm Amy for creating opportunities for the pine hoverfly.
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The old and the new in Glen Luibeg, Cairngorms, thanks to the work of the National Trust for Scotland.
And thanks to Storm Amy for creating opportunities for the pine hoverfly.
And thanks to Storm Amy for creating opportunities for the pine hoverfly.
'In' the inversion and the Corrour bothy 'terrace'
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
'In' the inversion and the Corrour bothy 'terrace'
Two nights in the campervan and a biggish day in the hills. Bod nan Deamhain the highlight. Second breakfast on the Corrour bothy 'terrace'. And catching the inversion? It evaporated almost entirely in about ten minutes, just as we cleared it. 😀
October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Two nights in the campervan and a biggish day in the hills. Bod nan Deamhain the highlight. Second breakfast on the Corrour bothy 'terrace'. And catching the inversion? It evaporated almost entirely in about ten minutes, just as we cleared it. 😀
Great day Tuesday on Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr. Early start meant we chased the low cloud up the hill. Came and went on the tops in the morning but lifted after noon. And when it did...wow. Fabulous views into the Big Hills.
September 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Great day Tuesday on Beinn Bhrotain and Monadh Mòr. Early start meant we chased the low cloud up the hill. Came and went on the tops in the morning but lifted after noon. And when it did...wow. Fabulous views into the Big Hills.
This is a not altogether brilliant photo of what my friend and I think is the outcome of a lightning strike near the summit of Leum Uilleim. At the source(?) of the strike dining table size rock had been up-ended and a 'plough-line' of disrupted rock tailed off into shallow peat. V.impressive!
August 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This is a not altogether brilliant photo of what my friend and I think is the outcome of a lightning strike near the summit of Leum Uilleim. At the source(?) of the strike dining table size rock had been up-ended and a 'plough-line' of disrupted rock tailed off into shallow peat. V.impressive!
Wonderful day out yesterday: train to Corrour and Beinn a' Bhric/ Leum Uilleim in great company. Improving weather, fabulous highland views and atmosphere, a spot of entomology and an estate venison burger before the train back to Crianlarich.
August 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Wonderful day out yesterday: train to Corrour and Beinn a' Bhric/ Leum Uilleim in great company. Improving weather, fabulous highland views and atmosphere, a spot of entomology and an estate venison burger before the train back to Crianlarich.
Birch seedling(s) at 870m on the summit of Beinn a' Bhric. Western side of Corrour Estate and a wonderful walk from the station at Corrour.
August 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Birch seedling(s) at 870m on the summit of Beinn a' Bhric. Western side of Corrour Estate and a wonderful walk from the station at Corrour.
Stopped off at the Cult Cafe at Ullapool sharpish this morning. Tried leaving the village just as the Loch Seaforth was distorting...doh!
August 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Stopped off at the Cult Cafe at Ullapool sharpish this morning. Tried leaving the village just as the Loch Seaforth was distorting...doh!
Now, I'm definitely not saying Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir is dull, no sir-ee but it's good enough reason never to do a second round of Munros.
Down in the glen was lovely today though.
Down in the glen was lovely today though.
August 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Now, I'm definitely not saying Mullach Clach a' Bhlàir is dull, no sir-ee but it's good enough reason never to do a second round of Munros.
Down in the glen was lovely today though.
Down in the glen was lovely today though.
Hike in the Cruachan 'range' today. Does Cruachan have a range? Anyroad Stob Daimh on a dry breezy (48.1 mph gust on the top) day and nae midges - bonus!
August 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hike in the Cruachan 'range' today. Does Cruachan have a range? Anyroad Stob Daimh on a dry breezy (48.1 mph gust on the top) day and nae midges - bonus!
If it's not impolite could I offer a 'landscape shot' that turned out to be a habitat shot years later when I spotted a white tailed eagle harried by a gull just to the left of the dark pyramidal conifer on the shoreline 😳
Apologies for the quality though.
Apologies for the quality though.
July 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If it's not impolite could I offer a 'landscape shot' that turned out to be a habitat shot years later when I spotted a white tailed eagle harried by a gull just to the left of the dark pyramidal conifer on the shoreline 😳
Apologies for the quality though.
Apologies for the quality though.
Had a fab day there Jun 23 and other than finding our 'lost' spare car key in a 'hidden' pocket in my wife's rucksack 🙄 my enduring memory is of continuous cuckoo calling. Strangely I don't recall boulders tho there they are in the photos. We went on to the Mullach and Tarsuinn. Great day.
May 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Had a fab day there Jun 23 and other than finding our 'lost' spare car key in a 'hidden' pocket in my wife's rucksack 🙄 my enduring memory is of continuous cuckoo calling. Strangely I don't recall boulders tho there they are in the photos. We went on to the Mullach and Tarsuinn. Great day.
Two BIG days earlier this week: Beinn a'Bhuird and Beinn a'An and then Càrn a' Fhidhleir and An Sgarsoch. Good views of interesting raptors and very wide open hills. Developed shin splints for my troubles which might just put the kibosh on finishing my Munros this year 😥
May 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Two BIG days earlier this week: Beinn a'Bhuird and Beinn a'An and then Càrn a' Fhidhleir and An Sgarsoch. Good views of interesting raptors and very wide open hills. Developed shin splints for my troubles which might just put the kibosh on finishing my Munros this year 😥
This isn't even a section of a coup!
It's the gravel at the top of a beach near the Kylerhea ferry. Quite a wild scenic area.
We have a shocking disregard for the environment.
It's the gravel at the top of a beach near the Kylerhea ferry. Quite a wild scenic area.
We have a shocking disregard for the environment.
April 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This isn't even a section of a coup!
It's the gravel at the top of a beach near the Kylerhea ferry. Quite a wild scenic area.
We have a shocking disregard for the environment.
It's the gravel at the top of a beach near the Kylerhea ferry. Quite a wild scenic area.
We have a shocking disregard for the environment.
Fab day on Ladhar Bheinn today. Great boat trip over from Arnisdale with great craic from Peter. Challenging walking but amazing views. 35 years of admiring the hill from the other side of the Loch are satisfied and with bells on.
April 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fab day on Ladhar Bheinn today. Great boat trip over from Arnisdale with great craic from Peter. Challenging walking but amazing views. 35 years of admiring the hill from the other side of the Loch are satisfied and with bells on.
You've some great photos on you timeliness, and always nice to see/hear the chiffchaff (or in Germany the
zippzlap) in the spring, but (isn't there always a but) cuckoo, Hoopoe, peewit. 😊
I found this book fascinating to read, and if anyone is interested in birds I'd recommend.
zippzlap) in the spring, but (isn't there always a but) cuckoo, Hoopoe, peewit. 😊
I found this book fascinating to read, and if anyone is interested in birds I'd recommend.
March 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You've some great photos on you timeliness, and always nice to see/hear the chiffchaff (or in Germany the
zippzlap) in the spring, but (isn't there always a but) cuckoo, Hoopoe, peewit. 😊
I found this book fascinating to read, and if anyone is interested in birds I'd recommend.
zippzlap) in the spring, but (isn't there always a but) cuckoo, Hoopoe, peewit. 😊
I found this book fascinating to read, and if anyone is interested in birds I'd recommend.
European larch at 740m on Sgòr Mòr in southern 'foothills' of the big Cairngorm hills. Maybe one day it will grow up, although the couple hundred deer we saw might have a say in that.
March 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
European larch at 740m on Sgòr Mòr in southern 'foothills' of the big Cairngorm hills. Maybe one day it will grow up, although the couple hundred deer we saw might have a say in that.
A beautiful but cold (-8⁰C windchill) trockle up Ben Vrackie today to see the early purple saxifrage, and well rewarded with perfect purple cushions on the rocks.
March 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A beautiful but cold (-8⁰C windchill) trockle up Ben Vrackie today to see the early purple saxifrage, and well rewarded with perfect purple cushions on the rocks.
It was, as expected on such a good weather forecast, a busy Sunday around Coire Dhirich. No raptors, or ravens for that matter, but lots of white hares...as usual, and a few golden plover which might be heading away again for the next few days🥶
March 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
It was, as expected on such a good weather forecast, a busy Sunday around Coire Dhirich. No raptors, or ravens for that matter, but lots of white hares...as usual, and a few golden plover which might be heading away again for the next few days🥶
Not a lot of snow anywhere. Lochnagar or the main Cairngorms. Lovely moss heath on the top of Braid Cairn. And a bit blowy on Mount Keen. Nearly 56mph!
March 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Not a lot of snow anywhere. Lochnagar or the main Cairngorms. Lovely moss heath on the top of Braid Cairn. And a bit blowy on Mount Keen. Nearly 56mph!
Had to go to Anstruther today, so took the chance to birdwatch along the coast for a few hours...oh and visit the Clocktower cafe in Pittenweem 😋
Great birdwatching and saw everything I hoped for plus a colour-ringed rock pipit. Anyone know who's ringing ripits...if that's a word? 😁
Great birdwatching and saw everything I hoped for plus a colour-ringed rock pipit. Anyone know who's ringing ripits...if that's a word? 😁
February 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Had to go to Anstruther today, so took the chance to birdwatch along the coast for a few hours...oh and visit the Clocktower cafe in Pittenweem 😋
Great birdwatching and saw everything I hoped for plus a colour-ringed rock pipit. Anyone know who's ringing ripits...if that's a word? 😁
Great birdwatching and saw everything I hoped for plus a colour-ringed rock pipit. Anyone know who's ringing ripits...if that's a word? 😁
Not the best hill day ever, Sunday.
February 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Not the best hill day ever, Sunday.