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Todayโ€™s adventure took me to the Isle of Arran! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ I had the pleasure of sailing over on CalMacโ€™s Glen Sannox and returning aboard the Alfred! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Little Rock Cafรฉ, with stunning views to match! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‹

Todayโ€™s adventure took me to the Isle of Arran! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ I had the pleasure of sailing over on CalMacโ€™s Glen Sannox and returning aboard the Alfred! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Little Rock Cafรฉ, with stunning views to match! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‹
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My first time on a Boeing 737-900ER and itโ€™s still in Continental livery too! ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™m flying to Newark with United onboard UA1643 this afternoon! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Some weather en-route too which may make the flight interesting! ๐Ÿ˜…

My first time on a Boeing 737-900ER and itโ€™s still in Continental livery too! ๐Ÿ˜ Iโ€™m flying to Newark with United onboard UA1643 this afternoon! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Some weather en-route too which may make the flight interesting! ๐Ÿ˜…
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Unfortunately we didnโ€™t get very far on our original flight and had to return to gate due to issues in New York! ๐Ÿ˜… Weโ€™ve been very lucky and rebooked and are now flying to Washington DC onboard the Boeing 737-900ER! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Itโ€™s then Edinburgh bound from Washington with the 757! โ˜บ๏ธ

Unfortunately we didnโ€™t get very far on our original flight and had to return to gate due to issues in New York! ๐Ÿ˜… Weโ€™ve been very lucky and rebooked and are now flying to Washington DC onboard the Boeing 737-900ER! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Itโ€™s then Edinburgh bound from Washington with the 757! โ˜บ๏ธ
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Scotland does not disappoint! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ These were the stunning views above Inverclyde yesterday morning from United Airlines UA978 as we began our approach into Edinburgh from Washington! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The crew onboard this flight were absolutely incredible! โœจโญ๏ธ

Scotland does not disappoint! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ These were the stunning views above Inverclyde yesterday morning from <a href="/united/">United Airlines</a> UA978 as we began our approach into Edinburgh from Washington! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ The crew onboard this flight were absolutely incredible! โœจโญ๏ธ
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NASA visits Prestwick Airport this afternoon! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿช N95NA which is a Gulfstream V has just landed from Karaganda, Kazakhstan carrying Don Pettit after 220 days in space! ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿš€ The aircraft will take off for Houston, Texas in around one hour after refuelling! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

NASA visits Prestwick Airport this afternoon! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿช N95NA which is a Gulfstream V has just landed from Karaganda, Kazakhstan carrying Don Pettit after 220 days in space! ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿš€ The aircraft will take off for Houston, Texas in around one hour after refuelling! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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26 countries, 148 flights, 145,968 miles and 379hrs of flying later, my red passport has seen its last stamp after travelling around the world 6 times! ๐Ÿฅฒโœˆ๏ธ Itโ€™s time to apply for a โ€œbloooโ€ passport! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ›‚

26 countries, 148 flights, 145,968 miles and 379hrs of flying later, my red passport has seen its last stamp after travelling around the world 6 times! ๐Ÿฅฒโœˆ๏ธ Itโ€™s time to apply for a โ€œbloooโ€ passport! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ›‚
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Opportunities to pose with a Boeing 737-800 donโ€™t come around often! ๐Ÿ˜… Snapped a quick photo with EI-DHR at Dublin this afternoon before it took us to Glasgow on FR276! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Boarding began a relaxed 40 minutes before departure making for a super smooth and stress-free flight! ๐Ÿ˜

Opportunities to pose with a Boeing 737-800 donโ€™t come around often! ๐Ÿ˜… Snapped a quick photo with EI-DHR at Dublin this afternoon before it took us to Glasgow on FR276! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Boarding began a relaxed 40 minutes before departure making for a super smooth and stress-free flight! ๐Ÿ˜
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People watching at Glasgow Queen Street! ๐Ÿš‰ Thereโ€™s something calming about sitting still as the city flows around youโ€ฆ footsteps, voices, moments passing like trains youโ€™re not meant to catch! โ˜บ๏ธ

People watching at Glasgow Queen Street! ๐Ÿš‰ Thereโ€™s something calming about sitting still as the city flows around youโ€ฆ footsteps, voices, moments passing like trains youโ€™re not meant to catch! โ˜บ๏ธ
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In a UK first, low earth orbit satellite technology is being used to deliver more reliable wifi on ScotRail trains in the north of Scotland. Business Minister Richard Lochhead visited Inverness Rail Depot to help launch the pilot project. More โžก๏ธ scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrailโ€ฆ

In a UK first, low earth orbit satellite technology is being used to deliver more reliable wifi on <a href="/ScotRail/">ScotRail</a> trains in the north of Scotland.
 
Business Minister <a href="/RichardLochhead/">Richard Lochhead</a> visited Inverness Rail Depot to help launch the pilot project.
 
More โžก๏ธ scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrailโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿš‰ Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome passengers back to the East Kilbride line following major upgrades to the route. We visited the newly enhanced Hairmyres station, which now features gateline staff, improved accessibility for all passengers, and expanded car parking

๐Ÿš‰ Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome passengers back to the East Kilbride line following major upgrades to the route. We visited the newly enhanced Hairmyres station, which now features gateline staff, improved accessibility for all passengers, and expanded car parking
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๐Ÿ˜ Everytime Lewis tells me he's heading out to get some pictures, I cannot wait to check out the end result. Just look at these shots from a flying visit Tyndrum. ^Ste

๐Ÿ˜ Everytime Lewis tells me he's heading out to get some pictures, I cannot wait to check out the end result. Just look at these shots from a flying visit Tyndrum. ^Ste
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Pups on a train! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ Chloe and Lewis from the team had a fantastic day meeting three cute and clever puppitos - Barley, George and Enock - and the wonderful puppy raisers from Guide Dogs Scotland at Glasgow Central today! More below ๐Ÿ‘‡

Pups on a train! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ

Chloe and Lewis from the team had a fantastic day meeting three cute and clever puppitos - Barley, George and Enock - and the wonderful puppy raisers from <a href="/guidedogsscot/">Guide Dogs Scotland</a> at Glasgow Central today! 

More below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Iโ€™m heading on a 24-hour adventure, starting with Glasgow Central to Newcastle along the East Coast Main Line with CrossCountry onboard the Voyager! ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ Treated myself to a wee 1st Class upgrade with Seatfrog! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’บ Looking forward to a smooth and exciting journey ahead! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ

Iโ€™m heading on a 24-hour adventure, starting with Glasgow Central to Newcastle along the East Coast Main Line with CrossCountry onboard the Voyager! ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ Treated myself to a wee 1st Class upgrade with Seatfrog! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ’บ Looking forward to a smooth and exciting journey ahead! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ
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๐Ÿš‰ Iโ€™ve made it to Newcastle, which means itโ€™s time for the next part of the journey! ๐Ÿ˜„ โžก๏ธ Heading to Sunderland on the Metro! ๐ŸŸกโšซ ๐Ÿš† Took a quick ride on one of their shiny new trains ๐Ÿคฉ before changing at Gateshead Stadium for a Sunderland-bound service! ๐Ÿ”„

๐Ÿš‰ Iโ€™ve made it to Newcastle, which means itโ€™s time for the next part of the journey! ๐Ÿ˜„ โžก๏ธ Heading to Sunderland on the Metro! ๐ŸŸกโšซ ๐Ÿš† Took a quick ride on one of their shiny new trains ๐Ÿคฉ before changing at Gateshead Stadium for a Sunderland-bound service! ๐Ÿ”„
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Itโ€™s time to head to York! ๐Ÿฐ Iโ€™m travelling with Grand Central on a Class 180 in First Class for this part of the journey. โœจ Iโ€™ve only taken this route once before back when the legendary HSTs operated it, so Iโ€™m really looking forward to the experience! ๐Ÿ˜„ Letโ€™s go! ๐Ÿš‚

Itโ€™s time to head to York! ๐Ÿฐ Iโ€™m travelling with Grand Central on a Class 180 in First Class for this part of the journey. โœจ Iโ€™ve only taken this route once before back when the legendary HSTs operated it, so Iโ€™m really looking forward to the experience! ๐Ÿ˜„ Letโ€™s go! ๐Ÿš‚
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We didnโ€™t expect to spend 10 hours in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport today after our flight to Glasgow was cancelled! ๐Ÿ˜…โœˆ๏ธ By the time we were finally rebooked on a flight home this evening, we were starting to feel like Tom Hanks in The Terminal! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

We didnโ€™t expect to spend 10 hours in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport today after our flight to Glasgow was cancelled! ๐Ÿ˜…โœˆ๏ธ

By the time we were finally rebooked on a flight home this evening, we were starting to feel like Tom Hanks in The Terminal! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Off to Derby with UK Railtours this morning for The Greatest Gathering, a huge celebration of 200 years of rail at Alstomโ€™s Litchurch Lane Works! ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸŽ‰ Looking forward to seeing some classic and modern trains up close, including some real icons of the railway! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ

Off to Derby with UK Railtours this morning for The Greatest Gathering, a huge celebration of 200 years of rail at Alstomโ€™s Litchurch Lane Works! ๐Ÿš‚๐ŸŽ‰ Looking forward to seeing some classic and modern trains up close, including some real icons of the railway! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ›ค๏ธ
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Just wrapped up a fantastic day at The Greatest Gathering in Derby with an amazing range of trains and buses, great vibes, and a really well-run event ๐Ÿš‚ Now heading back to London Paddington with UK Railtours on a scenic route via Milton Keynes and Oxford! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Just wrapped up a fantastic day at The Greatest Gathering in Derby with an amazing range of trains and buses, great vibes, and a really well-run event ๐Ÿš‚ Now heading back to London Paddington with UK Railtours on a scenic route via Milton Keynes and Oxford! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Who says you canโ€™t have a gourmet breakfast on a train? ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฅ” On AVE3943 to Barcelona, the potato rรถsti with ham is golden perfection, and the carrot & suede side keeps it fresh. Honestly, this is the kind of breakfast that makes you forget youโ€™re speeding at 300 km/h! ๐Ÿš„๐Ÿดโœจ

Who says you canโ€™t have a gourmet breakfast on a train? ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿฅ” On AVE3943 to Barcelona, the potato rรถsti with ham is golden perfection, and the carrot &amp; suede side keeps it fresh. Honestly, this is the kind of breakfast that makes you forget youโ€™re speeding at 300 km/h! ๐Ÿš„๐Ÿดโœจ