ScotlandEdinburghScottish National Gallery55°57’4” N 3°11’45” W August 7, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Arrived in Edinburgh from an overnight flight from Boston. Took tram to The Old Waverly Hotel.
Went to Scottish National Gallery.
Had dinner at a great Italian restaurant Bella Italia.
ScotlandEdinburghYork PlacePalace of Holyroodhouse55°57’10” N 3°10’19” W
August 8, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Had breakfast at the hotel (tried Haggis and blood pudding)and then went to the Scottish Parliament and Castle at Holyrood. Holyrood is the residence of the Queen when she visits in July.
Said helloRead more
ScotlandStirlingDunblane56°11’27” N 3°57’16” W August 9, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Arrived in Dunblane from Edinburgh. Took multiple trains due to flooding. Went from Edinburgh- Croy- Sterling- Dunblane. Very rainy!!
ScotlandStirlingDunblane56°11’25” N 3°57’27” W
August 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Breakfast in the hotel then 25 minute coach ride to Castle Stirling. Mary Queen of Scots, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce claimed residence. Stone bridge dates back to 1300.
Short bus ride toRead more
ScotlandHighlandKinlochlevenMeall Dearg56°40’3” N 4°59’12” W
August 11, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
Stopped along the way to Inverness at Glencoe and Commando war Memorial.
ScotlandHighlandLewistonRiver Enrick57°19’26” N 4°26’38” W
August 11, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
On the way to Inverness, toured the ruins of Urqhart Castle, dating back to the 1200s. Then took a cruise across Loch Ness to Inverness...no site of Nessy 😞
ScotlandHighlandInverness57°28’12” N 4°13’51” W
August 12, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Stayed in amazing 5 star hotel, Ness Walk, in Inverness. Only opened 8 weeks ago.
ScotlandHighlandCawdorRiereach Burn57°31’25” N 3°55’32” W
August 12, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
Visited stunning Cawdor Castle. Privately owned for generations but opened to the public in the summer for tours. It is here I decided I really want a castle.
ScotlandMorayDufftown57°27’13” N 3°7’44” W
August 12, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Toured the Johnston’s of Elgin mill where they make wool and cashmere. I have a new appreciation for the making of sweaters! Very exclusive and expensive. They supply Burberry and Louis Vitan.Read more
ScotlandAngusGlamisGlen Ogilvie56°37’10” N 3°0’11” W
August 13, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Traveled from Inverness to St Andrews. Along the way stopped at Glamis Castle.
Glamis Castle has been the home of the Lion family since the 1400s and the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, the QueenRead more
