#SimmerDimTrip

2025-07-02
Back in breeks…

And thus this trip too comes to an end… I rolled up my kilt again—the Eurostar metal detectors don’t like its buckles and pin—and for the first time in two weeks, I’m back in breeks again.

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #train
My seat for the next 4.5 hours on the Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Central to London EustonPloughman's Grazing Plate on the Avanti West Coast from Glasgow Central to London EustonA glass of beer on the table, the cinema style beer board of BrewDog Camden in the backgroundA glass of beer on the table, the neon sign of Beer + Burger in the background
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-07-02

Back in breeks…

All good things come to an end, and so did this trip… I rolled up my kilt again—the Eurostar metal detectors don’t like its buckles and pin—and for the first time in two weeks, I was back in breeks again.

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #train #travel

martijn.be/2025/07/01/back-in-

2025-07-01
An Isle and an Inn

Last full day of my trip, but I was not about to slow down! On this Monday’s schedule: a visit to the Isle of Bute, and my last run in Scotland for a while…

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #Scotland #train #Glasgow #running #HashHouseHarriers
Wemyss Bay station, with flower displays and round shapesKilted guy stretching his legs under the train seats opposite himBow of a ferry in the foreground, sea, and the harbour of Rothesay in the backgroundMuseum display with bottles, a caution sign, and various other items
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-07-01

An Isle and an Inn

Last full day of my trip, but not I was not about to slow down! On this Monday’s schedule: a visit to the Isle of Bute, and my last run in Scotland for a while…

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Glasgow #HashHouseHarriers

martijn.be/2025/06/30/an-isle-

2025-06-30
Back to Lothian

Even though I’m staying in Glasgow, this Sunday I headed east again, actually past Edinburgh, to Dirleton Castle in East Lothian…

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!

#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #Scotland #train #Glasgow #running #HashHouseHarriers #Lothian
People running through the East Lothian dunes towards the sea, rocky islands in the distanceA big mansion, a runner looking at it in the foregroundDirleton Castle, a field of grass in front of itA train at the platform in Edinburgh
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-30

Back to Lothian

Even though I’m staying in Glasgow, this Sunday I headed east again, actually past Edinburgh, to Dirleton Castle in East Lothian…

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Glasgow #HashHouseHarriers #CraftBeer

martijn.be/2025/06/29/back-to-

2025-06-29
Weaver's Cottage

My Saturday in Glasgow was definitely a combination of new places during the day, and some old favourites in the evening…

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #Scotland #train #Glasgow #history
A an old loom in the basement level of the Weaver’s CottageThai fried eggsA train at the platformPieces of tartan, one of them remarkably similar to the MacLaren kilt held up before it.
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-29

Weaver's Cottage

My Saturday in Glasgow was definitely a combination of new places during the day, and some old favourites in the evening…

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Glasgow #CraftBeer #history

martijn.be/2025/06/28/weavers-

2025-06-29
Glasgow!

Time to change hotels for the last time this trip! This time, I’m even staying a bit longer. It’s Glasgow, after all, and I need time to revisit my old favourites, and some new places, of course!

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #Scotland #train #Glasgow #architecture
The piano in the music room in the House for an Art Lover, in typical Mackintosh style.Train arrived at a busy platformSpitfire Roasters, in a railway archThe House for an Art Lover seen from the front
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-29

Glasgow!

Time to change hotels for the last time this trip! This time, I’m even staying a bit longer. It’s Glasgow, after all, and I need time to revisit my old favourites, and some new places, of course!

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Glasgow

martijn.be/2025/06/27/glasgow/

2025-06-27
Outlandish…

Another visit to Edinburgh without seeing the Royal Mile at all? Yep, because there’s so much more interesting things to see and do elsewhere, even outside of the city! Especially if you’re an Outlander fan…

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #Scotland #train #Edinburgh
The drying house of Preston MillTwo sausage rolls on a plate, a bottle of orange juice behind itA Transpennine Express train at the platform in EdinburghThe facade of Leith Depot
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-27

Outlandish…

Another visit to Edinburgh without seeing the Royal Mile at all? Yep, because there’s so much more interesting things to see and do elsewhere, even outside of the city! Especially if you’re an Outlander fan…

#SimmerDimTrip #Edinburgh #Scotland #train #Outlander

martijn.be/2025/06/26/outlandi

2025-06-26
The New Town

Wednesday was another travel day—although just the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh—and another hashing day, with The New Town hash this time.

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #HashHouseHarriers #Scotland #train #Edinburgh
View on the sea through a train windowCompact hotel room: headboard of bed is window to shower roomCup of coffee on table, counter in backgroundGlass of beer on table, bar and beer menu in background
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-26

The New Town

Wednesday was another travel day—although just the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh—and another hashing day, with The New Town hash this time.

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Edinburgh #train #CraftBeer

martijn.be/2025/06/25/the-new-

2025-06-25
Highlanders & Monsters

This Tuesday I had a normal day in Aberdeen: no train travel, no ferries, no hashing, so an excellent opportunity some of the attractions I hadn’t been to yet, and basically just have an easy and relaxing day in the Granite City.

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #museum #NepaleseFood #Aberdeen
Little sea monstersBreakfast bagel in a basketRed military uniformKhaki balmoral bonnet with a silver hat badge
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-25

Highlanders & Monsters

This Tuesday I had a normal day in Aberdeen: no train travel, no ferries, no hashing, so an excellent opportunity to visit some of the attractions I hadn’t been to yet, and basically just have an easy and relaxing day in the Granite City.

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Aberdeen #CraftBeer #food

martijn.be/2025/06/25/highland

2025-06-24
Castles, Gardens & Woods

A last goodbye, and I was back in Aberdeen on my own… I had a full programme of bus rides and castle visits though, and some catching up to do on writing my blog for the past weekend!

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #HashHouseHarriers #running #Scotland #Aberdeen #coffee
Sculpted bushes and hedges, a castle in the backgroundA glass of coffee and a glass of water on a tray, the tiled counter in the backgroundA castle with a huge towerA cup of tea, a teapot, and a scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam on a plate
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-24

Castles, Gardens & Woods

A last goodbye, and I was back in Aberdeen on my own… I had a full programme of bus rides and castle visits though, and some catching up to do on writing my blog for the past weekend!

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Aberdeen #castles #HashHouseHarriers

martijn.be/2025/06/24/castles-

2025-06-23
Shetland Simmer Dim Hash

This weekend was all about the main event of my trip, the Shetland Simmer Dim Hash! A hostel full of hashers running and walking on both Shetland proper and Bressay, and getting a taste of local culture, food, and beer!

Read all about it—and see ALL the photos—in my latest blog post!
#SimmerDimTrip #food #craftbeer #HashHouseHarriers #running #Shetland #ceilidh
Animal skull on a rock, grass in the background, a female runner running away from itPeople running down a grassy slope towards the seaA can in a koozie held up, coast and sea in the backgroundPeople dressed up as Vikings in a parade
Martijn :europe:martijnk@mastodon.green
2025-06-23

Shetland Simmer Dim Hash

This weekend was all about the main event of my trip, the Shetland Simmer Dim Hash! A hostel full of hashers running and walking on both Shetland proper and Bressay, and getting a taste of local culture, food, and beer!

#SimmerDimTrip #Scotland #Shetland #HashHouseHarriers

martijn.be/2025/06/24/shetland

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