Monday, 13 May 2013

Day 61. Johnshaven. Arbroath has become my favourite place visit so far, not only is the town very pleasant the people are too, most of the folk I met were cheerful and friendly. This morning I went to take a picture of Arbroath's football ground and discovered the gates were open so I wandered in and asked a chap if I could go in the ground and I ended up being given a guided tour of the whole place by a splendid fellow who turned out to be the chairman. I have never been behind the scenes at a football ground before and I was very impressed and had to work hard at remembering I am middle aged bloke not an excited 10 year old. I was thrilled and especially touched by the kindness and generosity shown to a stranger. I shall redouble my support for Arbroath f.c. and will endeavour to get to see them play (perhaps a friendly against the Wednesday). My ride to Johnshaven was aided by a stiff following wind and rewarded with some superb coastal views. I have met up again with my friend from Peebles who is working up this way and has long extolled the virtues of Johnshaven, he is right, this is a wonderful part of the world. Good night. Trophy cabinet in Arbroath's board room and Lunan bay.

2 comments:

  1. Wow - that's fantastic about the tour of Arbroath! Imagine if every club was as friendly!

    Adrian

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  2. Don't forget a smoakie! Arbroath does sound a good place.
    I am glad the weather looks hopeful up there, as I am going on a CTC tour from Inverness starting on Sunday, up the west coast to Ullapool, then Achmelvich Beach YH, Durness, Cape Wrath, Altnaharra, Tain, Inverness. I'll raise a glass of Guinness to you next week! Very Quakerly eh?
    Best wishes - Simon

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