I forgot to mention something in the report.
While activating Bishop Hill on 2m, I received a call from MM0GHM/RS. Graham is the conductor on the Royal Scotsman train. It takes tourists on a luxury scenic railway journey across the Highlands over a few days.
He’s certainly getting about on that train.
I spoke to him from Cnoc Mor GM/NS-150 above Strathpeffer in May and I heard him from the top of GM/WS-178 a fortnight ago but sadly wasn’t able to make a QSO.
Andy
MM7MOX
Well done Fraser and Alex. Many thanks for the excellent reports and photos. Both pairs of summits look lovely. I missed you both of course as I was sight-seeing on Skye. No chance of sneaking the kit into the car or indeed the time to set up.
As for the off topic of CDs, I bought my first one in 1987. Brothers and Sisters - Allman Brothers Band. I recall there was a lot of talk at that time about CDs wiping themselves or becoming corrupt due to deterioration of the disc. A lifespan of 5 years was often quoted. Well my 1987 CD still plays fine. 
73, Gerald
Cheers Gerald. Interesting summits. My two; flat topped, but with steep sides plunging into the loch. Alex’ two summits aren’t dramatic, but I think they instill a great feeling of isolation. I’d like to add tranquility to that, but it’s always been pretty windy when I’ve done them!
I bought a Pioneer 6 disc CD player, probably around the same time you bought your player. The discs went in a cartridge. Later, I had a Range Rover that used the same cartridges.
And the first CD I bought? Yup, Brothers in Arms. I’m streaming it as I write this, waiting in the car while Mo attends an appointment. It really is rather good. 
I mislaid my original release Dire Straits vinyl whilst at university, lent it to someone and never got it back. I replaced it with a half-speed mastered version on virgin vinyl before I invested in a mortgage and such nonsense as music and hobbies had to take a back seat. ISTR that single albums were about £3.50-£4 then this super quality version was £11.
Anyway, VHF Field Day this weekend and a strong possibility I’ll be able to get in the shed for next weekend to get my bike out and some bike and hike activations.
Well done for spotting the Dotterel. Pretty rare birds and rarer still outside the highlands.
Cheers David. There were a few running about on the plateau. I was able get quite close. I also stumbled on quite a large group of grouse, in a hollow, half way up the first hill. They all took off in different directions, including the fledglings. First time I’d seen that.
