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British F4 Knockhill Rounds 2018

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 Mark British Formula Four, Motor Racing
British F4 Knockhill 2018

The weekend saw the BTCC teams head north of the border, and the support series there included the British F4 Knockhill Rounds 2018 at the annual Scottish round of the championship. The forecast sounded like a wet weekend was in store, but Saturday turned out to be a bright and sunny day. Qualifying saw Jonathan […]

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Ginetta GT4 Supercup Knockhill Event 2016

August 16, 2016 Mark Motor Racing
The Ginetta GT4 Supercup

Last weekend saw the Ginetta GT Supercup Knockhill Event 2016 as part of the BTCC visit to the Scottish circuit.   There was an extra race to fit in to the programme after the third run at Snetterton was cancelled.  Championship contender, Jamie Orton who won each of the races that were held at Snetterton […]

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BTCC Knockhill Weekend 2016

August 15, 2016August 16, 2016 Mark BTCC, Motor Racing
BTCC Knockhill 2016

Last weekend saw the British Touring Car Championship head north of the border as the BTCC Knockhill weekend 2016 brought the series and its support races on their annual trip to Scotland. After the excitement of Snetterton, could this be quite so memorable a weekend? The first race was the 500th BTCC start for Jason […]

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Caerlaverock Castle, a triangular fort

October 2, 2014March 29, 2018 Mark Leave a comment Travel, UK
Caerlaverock Castle

Anyone who has spent any time in Scotland will know that you do not have to travel far to find a castle, or at least a fortified building, and I have visited several and stayed in a few. However, I recently visited one that was slightly different from any other to which I had been. […]

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The Ginger Population Of Scotland

October 2, 2013October 2, 2013 Mark Leave a comment Randomness
The Ginger Population of Scotland

I normally consider the BBC to be a bastion of truth in the UK. I assume that their news stories are neutral, and report on the facts, not the sensation. This feeling is enhanced by the fact that I regularly see the corporation accused of both left and right bias. That’s a good sign. You […]

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Herding Reindeer

February 28, 2013 Mark Leave a comment UK, Wildlife
Herding Reindeer

You may be aware that, as well as travelling and motor racing, I do like animals and spending time with them. It may be that I spend more time with my hound Berta than I should, and that she is an important part of our family. I have also been off to visit all sorts […]

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