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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    6AM on our way to the Old Man of Storr hike
    Slow and steady...The top!!Proof we made it!!The steep returnKilt RockMy feet are showing the angle of the toesIn case you couldn't see it ...This is a tidal pool ... I know I keep going on about the water but when it's this clear - wow!!The traffic problems on the island. 😂Momma and her babiesWhen you hold you our roof down with rocks!!Angus (read in text about him)The Incomplete Stone (story in text)Grave of Flora MacDonald - saver of Bonnie Prince CharlieThe candy isle ...for my Heyford folks! 🇬🇧Hooded Crow9.00 PM driving through the Quairing9:30 PM a beautiful sight to finish out the day.

    The Old Man and The Old Man of Storr

    22 mai, Écosse ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F

    We were up early and hiking by 6.30 on another bright, beautiful morning!

    The Storr (the mountain) and it's Old Man are iconic landmarks on Skye. "The Old Man (Bodach an Stòr in Gaelic), is a 55-metre-high pinnacle of basalt rock which is all that remains of a 2,800-million-year-old volcanic plug." When arrived there were about 10 cars in the parking lot. When leaving there must have been over 200!

    Slow and steady but we did it and were richly rewarded for our efforts! Richard, the other "old man", did great while I managed to land on my backside not once but twice within a minute! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤭

    Escaping the crowds, we headed on to Staffin and the "dinosaur beach"! I scooted down to the beach (the tides were right for viewing) and saw one very clear, 3 toed footprint. 🦖 The tidal pools were stunning with such clear water.

    As I said earlier, the negative to no rain so far is the waterfalls are quite sad. Can you find the pic that has a waterfall in it?!?

    The Skye Museum of Island Life was an interesting look at the hard life folks had living here. It was quite chilly with the winds whipping off the sea. Hard to imagine how brutal the winters are...the Croft House had once been a family's home (not a reconstruction). One couple, 10 kids in 3 rooms. Of course, that meant more body heat too!! ☺️

    Stopped at a cemetery and saw a couple of interesting gave sites. Flora McDonald, who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape is buried here. The other 2 were kinda funny stories.

    Old Angus had seen a slab that according to tradition marked the grave of an early Scottish king. Angus decided he wanted it for himself so he hauled it up to be used on his own grave when the time came.

    The other was for Charles MacArthur, a famous piper to the MacDonalds, Lord of the Isles. The inscription is only half done as the son who had it commissioned for his late father died before it was done. The stone carver decided he was not going to get paid now so he quit!

    We wrapped our day with a drive through the Quiraing. Some lovely evening views with the sun slowly setting.    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Neist Point Lighthouse
    The most westerly point on SkyeThe wind of the water was cold and whippin!!!Richard wove the last several rows (see video)!!Dunvegan from the water. At one time the only entrance was by boat, unloaded via the Sally port.The common terns swarming and the seals chillin on the shore of the islet.Check out those whiskers! (Zoom in)Richard enjoyed being out on the boat!Sideboard built in 1603 in London. Brought to Scotland in 1613.The library was a favorite! Look close at the chair. 🦚Loved the book cases and all the old books.The Fairy Flag. Read above for details.A peek from the Drawing Room to the servants staircase hidden behind the wall.The Dunvegan Cup. Details above.The front of the castle.Dun Beag Broch.This shows the two walls of the structure.Saw this cute little guy on the way back to the car from the broch.Two hooded black crows...these are no where in the Americas.And then the rain came ...Richard working the loom at Skye Weavers.More sheep traffic. 🚸⛔

    Summer in Scotland Ended Yesterday

    23 mai, Écosse ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    The winds were a whippin' at Neist Point this morning!

    Neist Point Lighthouse is located at the westernmost point of the Isle of Skye. Built in 1909 and automated in 1990. The walk out to the lighthouse is 1.3 miles!

    Skye Weavers. What a cool stop! This is a pedal powered weaving operation. A good day, about 20 yards can be made. While there, the system jammed a bit and so we had a great look into how the weaving system operates. She enjoyed Richard's technical questions and we enjoyed really seeing how it all worked. Did a bit of shopping as well from their lovely, well made creations. ☺️ The wool for throw we bought came from sheep we saw between their shop and our next stop, Dunvegan Castle.

    I asked why so many sheep appear to be unsheared or partially "sheared". Apparently, there aren't enough shearers to get to all the sheep! 😳 So, the sheep that aren't sheared shed their coat on their own.

    Next was Dunvegan Castle and a little boat trip in Loch Dunvegan to see the seals. 🦭 The common harbor seals all have different patterns so it is possible to identify them individually. We also saw some terns and black backed gulls.

    The castle was interesting... It has been continually occupied by the same family for 800 years - Clan MacLeod. The castle and additions took place between the 1200s and 1850s. Two of the MacLeod family's most treasured items:

    1. The Fairy Flag: from the castle website "probably from Syria or Rhodes and woven of silk in the 4th century AD, legend has it that this sacred clan banner has miraculous powers."

    2. The Dunvegan Cup: a wooden ceremonial cup, decorated with silver plates, which dates to 1493.

    While the castle has certainly been modernized, the original castle still lies beneath. See pic showing the "servants stairs" entrance in the Drawing Room.

    Our last stop this afternoon was at Dun Beag Broch. These are
    "an Iron Age drystone hollow-walled structures" and appear to be unique to Scotland. The evidence appears to show they were multistoried structures. (See pic).

    We had several sheep encounters on the way from the broch back to our B&B this afternoon - see the video for one such encounter.

    The first rain drops of our trip fell this afternoon (10 days in!!). Definitely feels more like the Scotland we expected.

    The cool, moist air is lovely and will make for good sleep tonight!    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    A foggy, rainy morning in the Cullin Mountains on Isle of Skye
    Statue of Collie and MacKenzieSligachan Old BridgeThe Centre is in the old Drumnadrochit Hotel - "where it all began"That's a lot of sightings!!Our favorite!! Otters, trash, logs?? Were these what people saw?Fun IPA we tried!Urquhart CastleLoch NessOur Loch Ness selfie. ☺️Chatty little guy on the castle grounds.Scenes of InvernessScenes of InvernessScenes of InvernessThe view from "home".

    We're on the Hunt for Nessie!

    24 mai, Écosse ⋅ 🌧 54 °F

    The Isle of Skye is also known as the Isle of Mist, which is what we saw this morning. It's actually quite ethereal.

    The rain is already making a difference in the waterfalls. But, not a hard enough rain or wind to chase off the midges. 🪰 These tiny little buggers are fierce. Think of "no see ums" with a bigger bite!

    We stopped at the Collie and Mackenzie statue next to the Sligachan Old Bridge (circa 1810).

    "Mackenzie - the first British professional mountain guide of Alpine standard - formed a prolific climbing partnership with his great friend Collie, which lasted 50 years during which they mapped and named many of the Cuillin peaks."

    The Bridge was blessed by the fairies. 🧚🏻 To receive these blessings, you must get on hands and knees and put your face into the water for 7 seconds. When you stand again, do not wipe the water from your face but let it dry naturally.

    On the shores of Loch Duich sits Eilean Donan castle. We stopped up above it at a viewpoint rather than get into the tour bus crowds.

    Upon arriving in the Loch Ness area, we went to the visitor center, before heading down to Urquhart Castle.

    Loch Ness is massive. 23 miles long and the second deepest in Scotland at 755 ft. Apparently, all the water in the lakes in England and Wales would not fill it! 😳

    Urquhart Castle, now a ruin, was built between the 13th and 16th centuries.
    According to the castle website, "In the 1300s, Urquhart featured prominently in the Scots' struggle for independence. The castle came under the control of Robert the Bruce after he became King of Scots in 1306. In 1332, in the dark days following Robert I's death, Urquhart was the only Highland castle to hold out against the English."

    We are now in the Inverness area for a couple of days. Drove around and saw a bit of the city. There are some fantastic old buildings. Dinner at McGreagors and back to our rooms for a relaxing evening pretending we live here. ☺️    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Draw bridge entrance to Cawdor Castle
    The amazing 1690 tapestries and the cracked open window.The connector hall. Rt side is the original castle tower.The holly tree the castle was built around2Huge, beautiful trees at CawdorAncient stone - protected where it has stood for 1000 yearsPict stone carvingsElgin Cathedral West entranceSo many little doors! Makes me feel quite tall!!View half way up the towersand from the top!Some parts still fairly intact.Inside the Charter HouseRiver SpeyOne of the dozen or so pheasants we saw todayThe Old Pack BridgeBlue skies and clear roads!!A rainbow as viewed from our placeAnd yes, there has been more Sticky Toffee Pudding. 😋Inside the Charter HouseWhat it's like climbing nearly 450 of these stairs!!

    What a Pheasant Day!

    25 mai, Écosse ⋅ 🌬 55 °F

    Our visit to Cawdor Castle, about 10 miles to the east of Inverness, was an excellent start of our day. According to legend, the castle was built in the 15th century (opening in 1454), and built around a hawththorn tree. Radiocarbon dating has determined it is actually a holly tree dating from 1372. The now petrified tree is still on display in the old tower.

    Many additions and modernizations have been added over time such as a hall to connect the original tower to a newer section built to add several bedrooms. The Tapestry Bedroom still has the original Flemidh tapestries made in the 1600s which are in unbelievablely good shape. I commented to the castle guide how distinct the colors still are...she said "the window in the room is always open allowing them to breath".

    Stop 2. We travelled back in time by 1000 years. The Senuo's Stone was carved in local sandstone between AD 800s and early AD 900s. It stands over 22 feet tall - the tallest in Scotland. Historians believe this Pictish stone still stands where it was first erected.

    Stop 3. Elgin Cathedral, now a ruin, is 801 years old. As Scotland broke from the Catholic Church during the Scottish Reformation (1525-1560) the cathedral was abandoned. As it was abandoned, the lead waterproofing from the roof was taken in an attempt to sell it and as was much of the glass from the stained glass windows. The removal of the waterproofing lead to significant decay of the building. By the early 1700s, the entire roof had fallen into the nave.

    We were able to climb the towers and were nearly blown off the roof by the winds! 💨 All those steps ... Up, then back down totalled to 448!

    Drove through Speyside then down along the Spey River. Absolutely stunning countryside. We saw a pheasant as we were leaving Cawdor, but on our side road along River Spey we spotted at least another 10 or so!

    Spent a bit of time driving through the Cairngorm National Park. There is actually a heard of reindeer here! Stopped in a little village to see the Old Packhorse Bridge. This was built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to get across the river to the Parrish church.

    We had bits of rain here and there and the wind has been hitting 15-20 mph so the cool air feels cooler but, plenty of sun made for a very "pleasant pheasant" day!    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    A 4000 year old cairn burial mound
    The cairn and standing stones circling the moundLeanach Cottage on Culloden BattlefieldThis marks the area where the mass graves were foundA highland coo at CullodenCastle RoyBeautiful ScotlandBlair Atholl Watermill - eggs and bread for saleThe dry waterway to the millCute lil coo on display at the dam.Love how they explain the process!Queen Victoria mural at the Queen's View lookoutThe 👑 view!Our selfie for today!The Fortingall YewBeen awhile since I used one of these ... Must not get used much as it didn't smell awful!!The roads we drove today....sigh...Climbing in the Land RoverDo you see the rabbits!?! (It's a Monty Python thing)The barn and Loch Tay where we are staying.

    Ancient Start and Modern Ending Today

    26 mai, Écosse ⋅ 🌬 50 °F

    What a blustery morning!

    Stop 1: a visit to Balnuaran of Clava. This pre historic site has four cairns and three stone circles and dates to roughly 4000 years old. The cairns were used as burial sites for the most important members of the community. It is similar to Newgrange, which we visited in Ireland.

    Stop 2: Culloden Battlefield. This was the final battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion and the effort to return the Stuarts (Catholics) to the throne. Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped from the battle and fled to the Isle of Skye where Flora MacDonald helped him escape from from the British.

    Stop 3: Castle Roy or Red Castle is a simple 13th century fortress atop a small hill. It is one of the oldest of its type in Scotland.

    Stop 4: Blair Atholl Watermill is a working mill. They make their own flour and oatmeal then use it in their daily baking. The sandwiches were delicious! The man working the mill explained how they have not been able to do anything in weeks due to the drought. He told us he hoped we didn't bring "Dreadful Donald" with us. Told him we were trying to escape him - for a bit at least!

    Stop 5: Pitlockry Dam was interesting. This dam and loch series produces 20% of all the hydroelectricity in Scotland.

    Stop 6. The Queen's View at Loch Tummel. A lovely view NOT actually named for Queen Victoria but rather Robert the Bruce's wife.

    Stop 7. Fortingall Yew Tree - this may be the oldest living thing on 🌎....it is somewhere around 3000 years old (although there are claims it may be even older). The small posts in the ground show what the diameter of the tree was at one time. Eventually, it was closed off because people kept taking parts of the tree!!

    Stop 7: Dinner at The Ferryman's Inn. Lovely spot right on Loch Tay.

    Stop 8: After dinner, we checked into our room for tonight. Our hosts are wonderful! After hearing we planned to go see Tomnadashan Mine, David offered to be our tour guide and take us.

    Stop 9: Fantastic experience seeing what remains of the Tomnadashan Mine and getting there in a fab old Land Rover!
    This mine was an economic hope for this area in the late 1800s but it ended up not producing the copper expected and was closed down. It became famous because of Monty Python fans. This is the location of the killer rabbit scene.

    David and Joanna have a non profit called Hope Full. They are doing a lot of work in Ukraine currently helping feed people from their pizza trucks and training Ukraine soldiers how to help other Ukraine soldiers with PTSD.    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Our morning view at Loch Tay
    The Double Stone CircleRiver Tay Bridge2Meikleour Beech HedgeScone PalacePeacock at Scone PalaceThe Peacocked Coo 🦚🐂Dunfermline AbbeyThe NaveThe NaveThe top of the tower is quite uniqueDunfermline City Hall from the Abbey groundsWalking through Pittencrief ParkThe birthplace of Andrew CarnegieThe loom Andrew Carnage's father operated. See the punch cards hanging on the right?

    It was a Big Tree Day!

    27 mai, Écosse ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F

    We left our little AB&B twice as our hostess, Joanna, figured out we forgot Richard's walking sticks. We didn't mind turning back as the drive is just so lovely. (Video 1)

    Stop 1. Croft Moraig Stone Circle. This is a double stone circle, making it a bit unusual!! It appears to have been built in 3 phases...starting in 3000 BC.

    Stop 2. Black Watch Memorial and River Tay Bridge. The bridge was built in 1733 as past of a network of military roads. Black Watch was a regiment that started in 1667 and was part of the effort to keep the peace in the Highlands.

    Stop 3. The Hermitage. A part of the national forest and managed by the National Trust Scotland. A wonderful little hike along the River Braan to Black Linn Falls with the sun shining through the trees and the birds singing. So peaceful!

    Stop 4. The Birnam Sycamore and Birnam Oak - two amazingly old trees in Birnam Wood (yes, the Shakespeare speaks of in McBeth). The Sycamore is "only" 300 years old while the Oak is as old as 600 years! We could have beautiful old trees too if we'd quit chopping them all down!!

    Stop 5. Dunkeld and Cathedral drive by...the area was extremely congested and parking was not available so I snapped a pic and we moved on.

    Stop 6. Meikleour Beech Hedge is over 100 ft tall and 1700 ft long! A fun oddity! 🌿🌿

    Stop 7. Scone Palace - where Kings have been crowned. This is not rin by the National Trust and was a bit underwhelming. It did not manage to "pull you in" as Cawdor Castle, for example. The actual Stone of Destiny is on display at a museum in Perth. The best part were the peacocks wandering the grounds. Oh, and the cute painted coo. 🦚🐂

    Stop 8. Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, Pittencrieff Park and
    Andrew Carnegie's Birthplace --
    We ended up doing a good bit here. The Palace is now a ruin but the Abbey's Nave is still in quite good shape. It is from the 12th century and is the oldest part of the Abbey. The top of the tower is interesting as it uses each side to spell out: KING - ROBERT - THE - BRUCE.

    We walked around the grounds and into town and through Pittencrieff Park. This is a large, park with wooded areas and large open fields. Andrew Carnegie was born across the street from the park. We toured the home and learned a bit about Jacquard Handloom weaving. Carnagie's father was a weaver. Amazingly, these machines worked on the same principle as the early punch cards did with computers!
    After Andrew made his fortune,
    he bought Pittencrieff Park and then gifted it to Dunfermline.

    Stop 9. Edinburgh. Well, technically, we are in Leath this time in a place along the Firth of Forth. Pub dinner and off to bed...we climb Arthur's Seat in the morning!    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Arthur's Seat from below...
    ...and from the topPalace of HolyroodhouseWhere the oldest towers of the palace meet the ruins of the abbeyThe courtyard of the palace...and the last pictures that were allowedBuildings near University of EdinburghThe Lewis ChessmenThe largest scrimshaw ever....Deacon Brodie's on the Royal MileSt. Giles CathedralRoyal Exchange / City Chambers built in 1753The top of the mercat cross on the Royal MileVictoria StreetThe castle at the end of our day...

    Back in Edinburgh

    28 mai, Écosse ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    We conquered Arthur's Seat first thing this morning. About 1 hr up, 15 min at top and 45 back down. Last big hike this adventure. 😅 Views from the summit well worth the many, many steps. Did the butt slide, to be safe, at one spot coming down (this is Richard typing)!

    Palace of Holyroodhouse. Well done self guided tour. Lavish accomodations for the royals. Much more comfortable than that drafty and cold castle at the other end of "the royal mile".

    After all the walking, we drove around the back of Arthur's Seat for a nice sit down, a beer and lunch at the Sheep Heid Inn. They claim to be "Scotland's Oldest Surviving Public House est 1360".

    When we were in Edinburgh in 2017 with the boys, we went to the National Museum of Scotland. But we hardly scratched the surface so we went back with plans to see a couple of things we missed before plus whatever else we managed! Saw alot more this time including Scottish history and industrial/scientific innovations.

    One noteworthy display we saw was "The Lewis Chesspieces". They were discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis and were probably made around 1200 in Norway. If you zoom in on the pic below you can read a bit more.

    Deacon Brodie's was our choice for a pint before doing the "Real Mary Kings Close" tour. This was a bit cheesy but did offer some real insight into how people lived in the 1600s. Hard to imagine they had buildings as high as 12 stories back then.

    We had dinner in the Grassmarket area and took Vennel back to our car ... It is a spot known for views of the castle.

    Perfect end to the day.    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Heading into Edinburgh proper this morning
    Dean Village BridgeDean Village viewsAmazing architecture!Everywhere you look it is stunning!Just stunning!Walking along the Water of LeithBernard's Well along the Water of Leith walkNew Town is very Georgian in styleAt the Ross Fountain below Edinburgh CastleBum, the dog. ❤️🐾The Sir Walter Scott Memorial (l) and The Balmoral (r)"The Monarch of the Glen" in the National GalleryAn example of some of those stairs!!Seen in Advocate's Close. Read above the doors: 1590!Burns - Scott - LivingstonThe Writer's Museum.More of the architecture of the cityAnd still more...How we finished our day. ☺️😋

    Hills and Stairs

    29 mai, Écosse ⋅ 🌧 64 °F

    Today and tomorrow are our last two days in Scotland. We fly home early Saturday morning. We have slowed the pace way down to soak in the last bits.

    We started our day strolling through the Dean Village area then walking along the Waters of Leith. From there it was UP HILL and fighting the wind (averaging about 20 mph!) through New Town before making it to Princes Street Garden. We had a little picnic on a bench in the park. While there, we heard a huge 💥 boom and for a second we thought something awful had happened. Then Richard realized it was 1:00 PM - the time the castle shoots its cannon everyday!

    We saw several displays/statues in the Garden (a large public park that at one time had been a loch) before going to the Scottish National Gallery. Here we focused on seeing the Scottish artists.

    After climbing more stairs, a stop at Devil's Advocate on Advocate's Close for a pint was in order. It started to rain some at this point. We were sitting on a little terrace and suddenly, these awnings opened up above us! Guess those are some necessary things to have in Scotland!

    Then on to the Writer's Museum. This was once a home that was built in 1622 and was primely located near the Castle in Old Town! It's probably my favorite building in Edinburgh. The museum is relatively small but has one floor for each of there 3 most famous authors: Robert Lewis Stevenson, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.

    A bit of shopping for souvenirs, a stop at Tesco's tobstock up on a few things for "back home" and back to our place after another full day of walking.    En savoir plus

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  • The Brown PeacockVoyageurScotland
    Everywhere you look the architecture is picture perfect
    Inside Waverly Train StationScott Memorial1Me and my friend Paddington BearThe Royal Bank of ScotlandAnother climb up a hill!!Calton HillOur requsite selfieTolbooth TavernCannongate KirkDunbar Close GardensBakehouse Close aka Jamie's PrintshopUP!! the Royal MileMore of the wonderful architectureInside Tron Kirk MarketSt. Giles CathedralInside St GilesThe Divinity SchoolAnother of the many lovely gardens in the cityThe end of our time in Scotland...looking out over the Firth of Forth

    Wrapping Up and Heading Home

    30 mai, Écosse ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    Yesterday was our final day in Scotland.

    Cutting through Waverly Train Station, we stopped by the Scott Memorial. Glad we climbed to the top last visit as it was closed for maintenance.

    I heard Paddington Bear was in New Town so off we went to St. Andrews Park for a quick visit. Across the street is the Royal Bank of Scotland. It sounds like a weird place to go but it's quite stunning inside!

    Our hike today was up Calton Hill to see the city views. More of those hills and stairs were involved including 130 steps on Jacob's Ladder!! 😂

    After all that, we took a break at Tolbooth Tavern for a pint and lunch. This is Richard's favorite building (and not just because of the tavern)! We stayed down this close when we were here in 2017 with the boys.

    After "refueling", we started our Royal Mile trek with stops at Cannongate Kirk and Dunbar Close Gardens. The Kirk is the one the Queen attended when she was in Edinburgh. The graveyard here is where AdM Smith, father of economics is "deposited" according to his tombstone. The Scottish writer, Robert Ferguson is also buried here.

    The gardens are next door. These are open to the public and a lovely little escape spot from the crazy that is The Royal Mile. It was unreal how quiet and peaceful it was in spite of being adjacent to such a busy street.

    On our previous visit, we walked through Bakehouse Close - before it was famous - on our way out of Edinburgh for Richard and Luke to play golf. Now, it is a popular stop for Outlander fans as the location of Jamie's print shop.

    Back out on "The Mile", we continued up to Tron Kirk Market. This is a former church that is now used by local artists as a market place. Picked us up some prints of the city.

    Our last "big" stop was to go inside St. Giles Cathedral. It was founded in 1124 as Roman Catholic, but became Protestant during the Refermation in the 16th century. This was considered the home church of John Knox and the "mother church" of Presbyterianism.

    Our visit was actually quite chaotic. Between the tourists, the orchestra practicing and the wedding rehearsal it was a bit hard to take in all there was to see. It is a beautiful building and I'm glad we did get a look inside.

    We had a slightly shorter day and an early-ish dinner since we had to get up at 2:30 AM to head home. We had the rental to return and get to the airport for a 6 AM flight. Wow! The airport was crazy nuts at 4.30 AM!!

    A wonderful trip!! Scotland is a "must see" on your travel bucket list! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿    En savoir plus

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