tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post3171227640725966482..comments2024-03-27T00:02:28.418+00:00Comments on Alex and Bob`s Blue Sky Scotland: Cnoc Coinnich. A New Scottish Corbett. Lochgoilhead in Winter.blueskyscotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-79785993353079066302018-01-29T00:26:52.503+00:002018-01-29T00:26:52.503+00:00Congratulations Great Auntie Kay,
The Corbett'...Congratulations Great Auntie Kay,<br />The Corbett's are named after the man that complied the list, a Mr Corbett, who measured and selected them- likewise the man that climbed, measured and listed all the Munros- who was Sir Hugh Munro. The Scottish Marilyns are slightly different and tongue in cheek, being named after the American film star- just because it goes with the first named list of hills. Having said that I've never walked up a Marilyn yet that wasn't a lovely experience as they tend to be beautifully formed with great scenic views so aptly named and a nice tribute.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-19306701258188059192018-01-28T14:37:40.267+00:002018-01-28T14:37:40.267+00:00I am Great Aunt Kay to a baby girl born in Novem...I am Great Aunt Kay to a baby girl born in November. Her name is Corbett! It is a family name, wonder if they know the meaning?Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-78863358470381493842018-01-24T23:06:20.537+00:002018-01-24T23:06:20.537+00:00Thanks for that comprehensive reply Bob.Thanks for that comprehensive reply Bob.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-42259081650355180262018-01-24T00:03:51.224+00:002018-01-24T00:03:51.224+00:00Cheers Andy,
It was a fair dump of snow but it,s a...Cheers Andy,<br />It was a fair dump of snow but it,s all gone again after mild weather and two days of rain. Luckily, I was out before that happened skiing across Glasgow.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-2495927284131740512018-01-23T12:21:41.957+00:002018-01-23T12:21:41.957+00:00Stunning, I was very jealous over the past few day...Stunning, I was very jealous over the past few days. While Scotland basked (probably not quite the right word when its way below freezing) under blue skies with deep snow, it's been awful down south, all rain and high winds. I've seen far too many posts online about glorious winter days and deep powder snow for skiing. Thanks for making me feel just a little bit worse as I contemplate a walk around my village in the rain! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-50139069845329980242018-01-23T00:37:04.992+00:002018-01-23T00:37:04.992+00:00Hi Rosemary,
Munros are Scottish Hills over 3000 f...Hi Rosemary,<br />Munros are Scottish Hills over 3000 feet in height. Corbetts are between 2,500 feet and 3000 feet, then you have Grahams, Donalds, Marilyns etc, etc... and people like my friend Alex who bag everything on the various lists and ignores anything else not on a list. It can become an obsession but I've not got the bug. These days I'll go up anything interesting and I've always been someone who did a range of other things anyway- urban city walks, coastal walks, kayaking, cycling, city parks and gardens, general tourist sightseeing stuff etc which is why I always struggle to get like minded companions to go out with as most outdoor folk seem to stick to one thing and aren't interested in anything else. Some Munros are smooth easy lumps to climb, even 4000 foot ones- many Corbetts...Grahams, Marilyns etc are really steep and hard so it's all height related rather than difficulty.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-16505485444036509132018-01-22T23:00:32.168+00:002018-01-22T23:00:32.168+00:00What exactly is the difference between a Corbett a...What exactly is the difference between a Corbett and a Munro? I am thinking that perhaps Corbetts are not so high or steep!<br />Love the image of the red legged Partidge.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-2776644203228947972018-01-20T11:39:01.754+00:002018-01-20T11:39:01.754+00:00Hi Carol,
I remember a few bad winters here. The ...Hi Carol,<br /> I remember a few bad winters here. The minus 20 degree one when the River Clyde froze solid for a week right into the city centre and the Renfrew ferry acted as an ice breaker to get across- the two winters, 20 years apart, when we had ten foot deep snowdrifts in the countryside(great fun) and a couple when even the highest mountains had hardly any snow on them at all and remained green all winter.<br />Hope you get your hip op soon and that it goes well. blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-41278152229962029212018-01-20T11:29:21.355+00:002018-01-20T11:29:21.355+00:00Hi Anabel,
It's far easier walking up that hil...Hi Anabel,<br />It's far easier walking up that hill, slip wise, than Central Belt pavements right now, mainly because it's a thin sheet of ice everywhere low down but proper snow up high and if you fall over it's a soft landing. I'd imagine A and E departments in cities right now are full of urban broken bones and hardly any from hill-walkers.<br />Not easy getting to the hills mind you with ice covered minor roads and lay-bys. blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-13447345357745895232018-01-19T20:33:39.380+00:002018-01-19T20:33:39.380+00:00Looks a nice new hill, well Corbett. Unfortunatel...Looks a nice new hill, well Corbett. Unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to do snow either any more (in addition to all the other stuff I can no longer do) - I did a small route the other day and was in literally screaming agony when I got back - it was only about 4 inches of snow too and a 6 mile walk up a small hillside.<br /><br />I'd agree that is Beinn Ime - I know as I had to do it twice as we went to the wrong summit the first time and had to do it again. One of my favourite winter hills in Scotland though as it's so easy and gentle.<br /><br />The sea froze on Uist in 1976 too - a terrible winter - even worse than this one!Carolhttp://www.mountaincowardadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-49948328781497040742018-01-19T20:10:06.373+00:002018-01-19T20:10:06.373+00:00Stunning pictures! Alas, I am struggling to stay u...Stunning pictures! Alas, I am struggling to stay upright on a flat pavement right now so this would be well beyond me.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.com