HEBRIDES 2009 - PHOTOS

Neil's 1911 completed taking part in the Flying Scotsman Endurance Rally from London to Edinburgh, 650 miles in 2 1/2 days.  The journey continued to the Outer Hebrides via Arran, Oban, Barra, Uists, Harris & Lewis to Stornaway where Neil delivered some restored Model T Ford lamps to a customer!  The return journey was via Skye and Mull.  2500 miles in total!

.......And on to the capital of Lewis

All the T's are standing in a row, but there is always one.  As seen on Scottish television.
 

The tradition way of making Harris tweed.
 

These are rented out as self catering houses
 

The standing stones, a popular tourist destination!!
 

I didn't know my jokes were that good!!
 

A presentation from the Western Isles preservation group of some Harris tweed

Neil's stores is not the only one that stocks everything!
 

An educational visit to complete the tour
 

The tour guide
 

Parts delivery service, no destination too far.  This bus started its life on Lewis and is being lovingly restored to its former glory.
 

Anyone for a ride, it is amazing what lifts you get nowadays when you hitch a ride.