For Special People
There is a tiny speck of rock 230 miles or 370km west of North Uist. It’s way out in the middle of nowhere in the ocean and it’s called Rockall, and indeed there is rock-all there. But it attracts adventurers who want to break the 45 day record for living on that tiny speck of granite. Just above the water level, Rockall is only 100ft or 30m wide and 70ft or 21m long that’s a lot smaller than most gardens and a good wave could wash you off the rock. To stay there you and your equipment must be lashed to the stone. And living beside the sea myself I can testify to the power of the waves.
The latest steely adventurer, Cam Cameron, a former Gordon Highlander was trying for a record breaking 60 days on Rockall before terrifying weather called an end to the quest, which was aimed at making money for veteran’s charities. The poor man’s tent was ripped to shreds by gale force winds and he was forced to abandon the record attempt. Some 10 hours after he made his distress call the rescue helicopter from Stornoway was able to lift him off.
It seems that the weather had been absolutely awful and not even a fishing boat was seen for the last two weeks of the time the adventurer was marooned on the islet. But Mr Cameron was never bored as the spectacular marine and bird life more than made up for the lack of a telly or human company, but he knew he was in some trouble with bad weather when the many birds common to that speck of rock just totally disappeared.
And if you know someone who has tried something heroic, or succeeded against the odds then we have the gifts to do the job. Perhaps they have gained success in examinations, reached a jubilee year in their job, or are heading off into a blissful retirement, then you will want to mark that signal occasion. And being James Pirie we would also like you to get exceptional quality and exceptional value for money. So I can recommend the personalised Royal Scot Crystal plain Classic Wine Decanter which is made from the finest crystal in a design that is refined and classical and which will to suit every purpose and every purse? And to personalise it you can add your own engraved words on the decanter for free, just remember to allow a little time for this hand engraving to be done, it’s all on the page. And not only do you have free engraving, saving a great deal. This Classic Wine Decanter is also on at half price! As my old granny would say “by jings you can’t say fairer than that!”
