Scotland

SCOTLAND - 29th October - 1st November

Stayed in Edinburgh the night before the tour began. Caught up with Bel and Bec for dinner and a few ales at a local pub.....

Haggis Adventures - 3 Day Skye High Tour

Checklist of must do's in Scotland according to 'Dougie' our tour guide: (I ticked them all off)

• See a Hairy Coooooooo (see picture)
• Drink Malt Whisky (perserverance is the key with drinking whisky)
• Eat Haggis (not too bad - full of many spices)
• Drink Irn Bru (Scotlands number 1 selling soft drink - an energy drink tasting like creamy soda)

Day 1: Edinburgh - Loch Ness
We left Scotland's capital and headed to Stirling, home to legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and scenes of many of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles. Our route north took us through the inspiring Glencoe, where we took a legendary ‘wee walks’, before heading to Fort William - in the background was great views of mighty Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest mountain). Then Travelled through the Great Glen and headed to Fort Augustus. Stayed on the banks of Loch Ness, in Fort Augustus in a nice hostel. Went to a Scotish Higlands show that night where we discovered a bit more of highland history and culture, before trying Haggis for dinner.

Day 2: Loch Ness - Isle of Skye
Today we explored the magical Isle of Skye - Visiting ruined castles, seeing awesome scenery, Viking fortresses and homeland of the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myths and legends we heard all about the Faeries and the Selkies, and local characters who have contributed to the rich history of this magical island. Quite simply unmissable stories! We then stayed again overnight on the banks of Loch Ness, where it was halloween - no ghost sightings though, but many trick or treaters out and about - Ate Venison Stew for dinner - Tasty!
Day 3: Loch Ness - Edinburgh
Before heading south en route for Edinburgh, we followed the entire length of Loch Ness, searching for a priceless glimpse of the legendary beast and doing a loch ness dance. We drove through Inverness, capital of the Highlands, and headed for Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonne Prince Charlie’s Jacobite uprising. After a bite to eat and another ‘wee walk’, we headed south for Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Perth (amongst other things) before arriving back in Edinburgh at approximately 5.30pm. – An action packed, fun filled and unforgettable 3 days!

Edinburgh at night