Cairngorms National Park

Dotted with castles and ruins from times long ago
Oft Celt and Pict unexplained stone circles show.
When the Haar rolls in an eerie silence does ensue
As the misty grey dampness obscures all from view.

Ventured into the Highlands past golden fields of barley
Twisting roads a magnet for cyclists and maybe a Harley!
Wee Tarns amongst Fells plus the occasional Ben
Craig piles on Loch shores deep within a Glen.

Purple heather was mesmerising beginning to bloom
Brief picture perfect moments to make one swoon.
Time to visit a gin or whiskey distillery should be put aside
Along with watching barrels made at a cooperage Speyside.

Picnicking at Tomintoul, highest town in the Cairngorms
Spying stags and Highland cows with impressive horns.
Red squirrels, ospreys and otters decided to lay low
As expected at Loch Ness the monster did not show.

From the A9 views over river Firth and the Port of Nigg
With it’s structural towers of decommissioned oil rigs.
Absorbing stunning coastline whizz by up to Wick, our stop
To explore John ‘O’ Groats and the Scottish mainland’s top.Read more