Scotland
September 28 October 6, 2018
Glasgow-Ayrshire-Fort William-Isle of
Skye- Aviemore-Highlands-Pitlochry-St. Andrew-Edinburgh
Friday,
September 28 Arrive in Glasgow / Overview of City
Glasgow Cathedral and
George Square (some images from web
source)
Jack at Special Coffee
Shop Dinner
at the Baby Grand
Saturday,
September 29 Day Tour of Ayrshire Area
(above two
images from web source)
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(above
image from postcard)
Culzean Castle overlooks the Firth of Clyde, near
Maybole, Carrick, on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland.
It is the former home of the Marquess of Ailsa, the chief of Clan Kennedy, but
is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland
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Sunday, September 30 Depart to Fort William
via Inveraray Jail
(above
image from postcard)
Inveraray Jail, in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, is a
19th-century prison and courthouse. In use as a prison from 1820 to 1889, the
building is now a living museum. One of the worlds most impressive jail and courtroom complexes.
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Glencoe is perhaps Scotlands most famous and most scenic glen. Glencoe
is also arguably Scotlands most historic glen, and it was recently voted as
Scotlands most romantic glen.
Arrive in Fort
William
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Monday,
October 1 Day Trip to Isle of Skye
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Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (Isle
of Skye)
(image from web source)
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(image above from postcard)
Eilean Donan is a
small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich,
Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of
Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and
television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre
from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's
restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to
the mainland.
(images above from web source)
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Tuesday, October 2 Depart toward Aviemore
Urquhart Castle on
Loch Ness
The
magnificently situated Urquhart Castle,
on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in their
nations story. Once one of Scotlands
largest castles, Urquhart
saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress.
Hilton Resort in
Aviemore (images from web and postcard)
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Wednesday,
October 3 Visiting the HIGHLANDS
(images from web and postcard)
The
Battle of
Culloden
(April 16, 1746) was the last military clash ever to be fought on British soil.
It was between the Jacobite forces who supported the claim of Charles Edward
Stuart (also known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie") to the throne; and the
Royal Army of George II of Great Britain. The Jacobite forces were decisively
defeated by Hanoverian forces commanded by William Augustus, Duke of
Cumberland, near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.
(images above from web source)
Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns
of Bulnuaran of Clava are a group of three Bronze
Age cairns located near Inverness. A hugely
significant and exceptionally well-preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant
history of Highland Scotland,
dating back about 4,000 years.
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Thursday,
October 4 Departing to Pitlochry
Leault Working Sheep Farm
During a
45-minute demonstration amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland,
we witnessed up to eight dogs working as a team maneuvering sheep through
various obstacles. Every dog has its own set of commands enabling visitors to
see just how each of them responds to their individual whistles and each move
by the dogs is explained by their handler, Neil Ross. This was truly a great
experience, giving the group a chance to enjoy and participate in the
traditional working day of a Highland Shepherd and his dogs. Included the
collie pups, the orphan lambs and shearing a sheep. (Above edited from web
source)
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Edradour is
world renowned as the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland and arguably the most
unique. Dating back to 1825, Edradour, stands alone
as the last stronghold of handmade single malt whisky from a farm distillery still in production today.
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Friday, October 5 Departing
Pitlochry to Edinburgh
Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle is situated beside the
village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. It is the home of the Earl and Countess
of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Glamis Castle has been the home of the Lyon family
since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th
century. Glamis was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother,
wife of King George VI. Their second daughter, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was born there.
(images from web source)
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St. Andrews Drive
Bye
(image from postcard)
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Forth Rail Bridge
The
Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the
east of Scotland, 9 miles west of Edinburgh City Centre. It is considered as a
symbol of Scotland and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by the
English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker. It is sometimes
referred to as the Forth Rail Bridge to distinguish it from the Forth Road
Bridge, though this has never been its official name.
(image from web source)
Rail Bridge and Road
Bridges (Old and New)
Evening meal at Edinburgh
Pub
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Saturday,
October 6 Edinburgh
Calton Hill visit by Arawjo Nomads
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Edinburgh Castle
(image from web source)
Walking through
Independence Protest
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THE END
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