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August 2023

August 2023 At A Glance
Rudy on our walk at Nairn.
Rudy on our walk between Rutherglen and Malls Mire.
Rudy in August 2023
10 New Stations ✓
17 New Places Explored 11 Day Trips by Rail 37 Train Journeys

Looking back on August 2023, Rudy enjoyed eleven day trips by train and visited ten new stations. Along the way we caught 37 trains and used 5 buses.

5th August 2023

Day Trip: Saturday, 5th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Gilshochill and Glasgow Queen Street.
Rudy at Glasgow Central Low Level Station.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains this Saturday afternoon. We travellled from Gilshochill to Glasgow Queen Street and then from Glasgow Central to Anderston.

6th August 2023

Day Trip: Sunday, 6th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Anniesland and Dumbarton East.
At The Bowline.
Rudy on a train between Kilpatrick and Hyndland.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught three trains this afternoon, travelling from Gilshochill to Anniesland, Dumbarton East and Hyndland.

6th August 2023

Dumbarton to Bowling
Rudy on our walk between Dumbarton East and Bowling.

An afternoon walk between Dumbarton East and Bowling.
6th August 2023

The Bowline
Rudy on our walk at The Bowline.

An afternoon walk between Bowling and River Clyde.
6th August 2023

The Saltings
Rudy on our walk at The Saltings.

An afternoon walk between River Clyde and Kilpatrick stations.
7th August 2023

Day Trip: Monday, 7th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Gilshochill and Anniesland.
Between Cathkin Park and Crosshill.
Rudy on a train between Crosshill and Glasgow Central.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught four trains this afternoon, travelling from Gilshochill to Anniesland, Rutherglen and Glasgow Central.

Rutherglen ✓
Station 188 7th August 2023

A Monday afternoon visit to Rutherglen station in South Lanarkshire, Southern Scotland. We arrived at 13:56 on a train from Anniesland. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Rutherglen Station.
7th August 2023

Malls Mire
Rudy on our walk between Rutherglen and Malls Mire.

An afternoon walk between Rutherglen and Malls Mire.
7th August 2023

Cathkin Park
Rudy on our walk between Cathkin Park and Crosshill.

An afternoon walk between Cathkin Park and Crosshill stations.
15th August 2023

Day Trip: Tuesday, 15th Aug 23
Rudy on a bus between Maryhill and City Centre.
Between Bridge Of Allan and Dunblane.
Rudy on a train between Dunblane and Stirling.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy had a very busy day, catching four trains and two buses this afternoon.

Bridge Of Allan ✓
Station 189 15th August 2023

A Tuesday morning visit to Bridge Of Allan station in Stirling, Eastern Scotland. We arrived at 10:48 on a train from Glasgow Queen Street and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Bridge Of Allan Station.
15th August 2023

The Darn Walk
Rudy on our walk between Bridge Of Allan and Dunblane.

An afternoon walk between Bridge Of Allan and Dunblane stations.
15th August 2023

The Village Inn Dunblane
Rudy at Dunblane.

After our walk from Bridge of Allan to Dunblane along the Darn Walk, Rudy was worried we'd forgotten about lunch! After a scan of menus at a choice of dog-friendly pubs & cafes we settled on The Village Inn. It was comfortable, they made Rudy

Dunblane ✓
Station 190 15th August 2023

A Tuesday afternoon visit to Dunblane station in Stirling, Eastern Scotland. We caught the 15:25 train to Stirling after our walk - and after taking our station selfie of course!
Rudy at Dunblane Station.
17th August 2023

Day Trip: Thursday, 17th Aug 23
Rudy on a bus between Maryhill and Partick.
At Dunblane.
Rudy on a train between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy had a very busy day, catching six trains and one bus this afternoon.

Alloa ✓
Station 191 17th August 2023

A Thursday morning visit to Alloa station in Clackmannanshire, Eastern Scotland. We arrived at 11:03 on a train from Glasgow Queen Street. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Alloa Station.
17th August 2023

The Alloa Wagon Way
Rudy on our walk at Alloa.

A morning walk between Alloa and Alloa.
17th August 2023

Alloa Tower
Rudy on our walk at Alloa.

A morning walk at Alloa train station.
17th August 2023

Allan Water
Rudy on our walk at Dunblane.

An afternoon walk at Dunblane train station.
19th August 2023

Day Trip: Saturday, 19th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Partick and Glasgow Queen Street Ll.
Rudy on a train between Glasgow Queen Street and Dundee.
Rudy on a train between Dundee and Aberdeen.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught three trains and one bus this evening, travelling from Maryhill to Partick, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee and Aberdeen.

20th August 2023

Day Trip: Sunday, 20th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Aberdeen and Insch.
At Insch.
Rudy on our walk at Insch.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains this Sunday afternoon. We travellled from Aberdeen to Insch and then returned to Aberdeen.

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Station 192 20th August 2023

A Sunday afternoon visit to Insch station in Aberdeenshire, North Eastern Scotland. We arrived at 13:35 on a train from Aberdeen and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Insch Station.
20th August 2023

Dunnideer Hill & Castle
Rudy on our walk at Insch.

An afternoon walk at Insch train station.
21st August 2023

Day Trip: Monday, 21st Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Aberdeen and Nairn.
043031 at Nairn.
Rudy at Nairn Station.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught one train this Monday afternoon. We travellled from Aberdeen to Nairn.

Nairn ✓
Station 193 21st August 2023

A Monday afternoon visit to Nairn station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 15:38 on a train from Aberdeen. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Nairn Station.
23rd August 2023

Day Trip: Wednesday, 23rd Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Forres and Nairn.
At Elgin.
Rudy on a train between Elgin and Forres.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught three trains this afternoon, travelling from Nairn to Elgin and Forres.

23rd August 2023

Nairn Riverside
Rudy on our walk at Nairn.

A morning walk between Nairn and Nairn stations.

Elgin ✓
Station 194 23rd August 2023

A Wednesday morning visit to Elgin station in Moray, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 11:38 on a train from Nairn. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Elgin Station.
23rd August 2023

Elgin: Old Station, Cathedral & Cooper Park
Rudy on our walk at Elgin.

An afternoon walk at Elgin train station.

Forres ✓
Station 195 23rd August 2023

A Wednesday afternoon visit to Forres station in Moray, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:38 on a train from Elgin. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Forres Station.
23rd August 2023

Forres
Rudy on our walk at Forres.

An afternoon walk at Forres train station.
24th August 2023

Culbin Forest
Rudy on our walk at Nairn.

An afternoon walk at Nairn train station.
25th August 2023

Day Trip: Friday, 25th Aug 23
Rudy at Nairn.
Nairn Station.
Rudy on a train between Inverness and Stirling.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught four trains and one bus this afternoon, travelling from Nairn to Inverness, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Partick and Maryhill.

27th August 2023

Day Trip: Sunday, 27th Aug 23
Rudy on a train between Gilshochill and Glasgow Queen Street.
At Bishopton (Renfrewshire).
Rudy on a train between Paisley St James and Glasgow Central.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught five trains this afternoon, travelling from Gilshochill to Glasgow Queen Street, Bishopton (Renfrewshire), Paisley St James and Glasgow Central.

Bishopton ✓
Station 196 27th August 2023

A Sunday afternoon visit to Bishopton station in Renfrewshire, West Central Scotland. We arrived at 13:10 on a train from Glasgow Central. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Bishopton (Renfrewshire) Station.
27th August 2023

Dargavel ROF Monument
Rudy on our walk at Bishopton (Renfrewshire).

An afternoon walk at Bishopton (Renfrewshire) train station.

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Station 197 27th August 2023

A Sunday afternoon visit to Paisley St James station in Renfrewshire, West Central Scotland. We arrived at 13:55 on a train from Bishopton. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Paisley St James Station.
27th August 2023

Ferguslie Ghost Streets
Rudy on our walk at Paisley St James.

An afternoon walk at Paisley St James train station.