Thank you Entibuli for your kind comments. Keep it...

2005-04-28T11:35:00.000+01:00

Thank you Entibuli for your kind comments. Keep it up and have a nice day.

Re No Bagpipes and ToadsAs a Scot living in Austra...

2005-04-28T05:16:00.000+01:00

Re No Bagpipes and Toads

As a Scot living in Australia I read with some interest, and no small amount of empathy, your interpretation of Highland country life, and the resultant expense incurred. It seems to me, that this is a universal topic. Governments all over the World have the rural populace “by the balls” regarding to fuel prices. Ironically, while the politicians advocate we make greater use of public transport. Fuel prices in the cities, where this facility is eminently accessible, remain considerably lower than in rural areas, where there is no such alternative. Surely, this can only be coincidence? I can’t believe that the ruling bodies are using this as a vehicle to increase revenue. Or, are they?
With regard to your comment on the unhelpfulness of the indigenous Highland, particularly, West Coast & Invernessian retailing and Hotel staff, I do, sadly, recognise that they are exclusively appalling. Their determination not to help is astounding. I have travelled the world a reasonable amount, and have never found anything approaching the aggressive and uncooperative attitude of the previously mentioned individuals. From Malaysia to Greece I have found people nothing but accommodating and helpful. Wake up time for Highland Scotland! What ever happened to the Highland hospitality of my youth? Sorry for banging on but, I stopped quicker than I thought I would. Excellent blog Colin.

Regards,

Entibuli.

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