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The Wild-West Highland Way #2

Tuesday 29th AprilDrymen To Rowardennan – 13 Miles I sat waiting for breakfast with Mrs Ford’s friendly cat looking through the window at me and mewing loudly. It was a bit dull and raining a little outside, but not too bad. I was joined presently by Colin and Jurgen and we set about a very [...]

The Wild-West Highland Way #1

Monday 28th April Milngavie to Drymen – 12.5 miles Due to having to be at the airport early, I decided to stay at my brothers’ house. After an early wake-up, which was quickly followed by a huge breakfast lovingly cooked for me by my brother, we set off for Castle Donnington to catch our flight [...]

It Doesn’t Matter Which Road You Take #5

Episode Five: Scotland Jack the Ripper, Eva Braun and Frightened Sheep We catch the train in York to go up to Inverness. We have a seven hour train ride ahead of us and I can’t wait to get a good look at the English and Scottish countryside. Though I now have batteries for my Walkman, [...]

Tim and Mari’s World Tour – Scotland and Wales

Scotland "The trouble with Scotland is that it’s full of Scots!" Our first trip into the wilds of Scotland left us enchanted and enthralled. Not only by the historical situation that is so evident, but by the modern Scots themselves. A race still proud and strong after all they have gone through. We travelled quickly [...]

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #5: Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle (Wednesday, May 2

Some more castles, and the incredible scenery or the Isle of Skye.

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #4: Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Loch Ness (Tuesday, May 23, 2000) -

After sampling a traditional Scottish breakfast, including haggis, it's off to check out some castles.

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #4: Cawdor Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Loch Ness (Tuesday, May 23, 2000) -

After sampling a traditional Scottish breakfast, including haggis, it's off to check out some castles.

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #5: Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle (Wednesday, May 2

Some more castles, and the incredible scenery or the Isle of Skye.

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #9: Bio – Scotland

A twenty-two year old daughter graduating from college and the new millennium. What better reason to celebrate?

Take Any Road to the Highlands, But Stay on the Left #8: Reflections (Saturday, May 27, 2000) – Scotland

A great trip that left us invigorated, not tired. There are some tips for travelling in the Highlands and links to the places we visited.