We continue our travels in Scotland on Sunday, August 12. After 2 glorious and unusual sunny days, we were treated to true Scottish weather. The rain was very heavy at times and while it prevented us from going off the beaten path, it didn't dampen our spirits.
The first of the pictures were taken from Yamini's car.
Looming over the highway, out of the mist we were treated to the kelpies.
This lovely spot in the road where nature and mankind have found a beautiful way to co-exist.
On route we had our first stop at Lock Lomond, the famous lock in the song "You take the high road and I'll take the low road" aka the Bonnie Banks o'Loch Lomond.
I am not sure there is anything more Scottish than this van!
A bridge
Our main stop, Killin.
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| Outside the mill |
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| The mill |
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| The beautiful rapids we climbed on and I slipped on! |
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| Our gracious host watching from the bridge (where later we were almost hit by a bus) |
During our wanders we stopped to get a reservation for lunch. This sign was perfect!
I am sure by law all tourists must pose at old style phone booths in the UK:)
We found Fingal's Stone which is said to be the burial place of Fingal, a hero in Celtic folklore.
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| The stone |
We did make some stops on the way. The first was another at Lock Lomand.
Where the flats swung on a rope swing,
Bertie showed off his amazing posing skills,
We then arrived at the hutch where we all got settled in and spent a lovely evening chatting.
Next week we will share some more Scottish adventures.
After careful consideration Bertie decided the weather made it unfit for the cruise.
Next stop was . . . .
Where the flats swung on a rope swing,
Bertie showed off his amazing posing skills,
and some of us feasted on wild blueberries.
We then arrived at the hutch where we all got settled in and spent a lovely evening chatting.
Next week we will share some more Scottish adventures.
we love this sign and we will make one for our crib... what a beautiful land... and you even met the bestest ambassador of scotland ;O) I also like the van but the dad said the elephant skate would look much more worse in tartan ;O)
ReplyDeleteMomma said she took the high road to Loch Lomond once. They spent a week at a cabin there when she was a pup!
ReplyDeleteI totally dated a guy named Fingal, from Scotland, in that Northern area :) Very cool, I love it up there.
ReplyDeleteOMD dat van was definitely very scottish ;) Such a lovely adventure and you got see Bertie how fun!!
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Matt & Matilda
Oh I am thrilled with this week's travel pics. Love that van and the sign.
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As unofficial Ambassadog for Scotland, I would like to apologise to our lovely Canadian guests for the somewhat mediocre lunch served at the Capercaillie in Killin. Fortunately the catering standards at the Hutch more than made up for it!
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Bertie.
PS It was brilliant , just brilliant, to meet you.
You're journeys are always so exciting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely trip!I'm so glad you got to spend some time with Bertie and his family.
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Hari Om
ReplyDelete...actually, the first loch was Laggan - which happens to be in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park (hence the name on the cabin)... but heck, there are over 300 bodies of water here, so let's not get to bothered! It was a fun trip, weather notwithstanding!!! YAM xx
What a wonderful trip and to meet up with friends is even better
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Hazel & Mabel
Pee es
we are going to try to make the Mini Bar next year!!
How fun to have a Mini Euro BAR!
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Rosy, Jakey & Arty
Hit by a bus??? Yikes!!!! That Aunty Yam needs to be careful:)
ReplyDeleteAs we have said before, your photos are a great way for us to travel along with you. Thanks for sharing. That "Scottish" van is pretty funny:) At least the owner won't have trouble finding it in a big parking lot.
Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
I love love love that Scottish van!
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip of a lifetime! Love the plaid van!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to get to meet so many blogging friends from so far away.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos! I definitely need to check out that bonnie land!
ReplyDeletehow beautiful!!! imagine to spend christmas in such a cottage... that must be wonderful!!! Thanks for showing us so much wonderful places and for being our friend ;O)
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