Scotland 2018 Planning

[Pushka]

Pass it on! Not the single malt, of course.

There’s no hope for the “other” son.

Yeah. So his younger brother tells him.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Yeah. So his younger brother tells him.

No SG for him then!

 

[Denali]

Scottish toilet humor at Spynie Castle.

 

[JessicaTam]

Or the bank of Flashback, when JT was here recently I took control of all old £10 notes and provided some crisp new currency in replacement

And I am still grateful!

 

[Denali]

Wasn't suppose to visit but fantastic, Elgin Cathedral.

Who told me about the Historic Scotland passes, thank you! Pretty sure we're saving money now.

 

[Denali]

We've been too tired to go out for dinner for the past two nights (crackers and cheese in our room), so today we went back to Glenfiditch for lunch.

 

[Denali]

We spent 3 nights in Dufftown and could easily spend a few more. Great base location for malt whisky and castles.



This place is fantastic. Rooms, breakfast and hosts wonderful, Highland Spirit B&B | No.1 Trip Advisor | Malt Whisky Trail

Time to move on today...

 

[Flashback]

Blue skies !!!!!! It's still grey and miserable down here, you definitely got the better end of the deal.

 

[Denali]

Getting our Outlander on at Clava Cairns. I'm guessing the GPS is set up for the most direct route, which was through farms and down small lanes that had us questioning the way but found it.











On to Culloden Battlefield, where I'm about to be robbed of 11gbp each plus coin only parking. Parking, really? FU, not likely there's a much choice elsewhere or any other way to get here.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Getting our Outlander on at Clava Cairns. I'm guessing the GPS is set up for the most direct route, which was through farms and down small lanes that had us questioning the way but found it.

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On to Culloden Battlefield, where I'm about to be robbed of 11gbp each plus coin only parking. Parking, really? FU, not likely there's a much choice elsewhere or any other way to get here.

Loved the Cava Cairns! Don’t worry. Culloden is worth every penny.

Plus there are Coos in the fields next to the parking.

 

[Pushka]

Outlander? Ooh. Jealous. If you see Jamie say Hello. Watch out for those rocks.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Outlander? Ooh. Jealous. If you see Jamie say Hello. Watch out for those rocks.

Actually the Clava Cairns, while fabulous to visit, have nothing to do with Outlander. But then again it’s all just fantasy.

 

[Pushka]

Actually the Clava Cairns, while fabulous to visit, have nothing to do with Outlander. But then again it’s all just fantasy.

Well Denali mentioned Outlander. I can dream. Jamie is a nice dream

 

[Denali]

Actually the Clava Cairns, while fabulous to visit, have nothing to do with Outlander. But then again it’s all just fantasy.

The speaking stones are too far away, so this will have to do.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Well Denali mentioned Outlander. I can dream. Jamie is a nice dream

Sigh. Not another one.

 

[Denali]

Well Denali mentioned Outlander. I can dream. Jamie is a nice dream

For you. There was a well trodden footpath to this one.

 

[Denali]

And decided to take advantage of the blue sky and that the tour buses were gone, to visit Urquhart castle (getting good value from our Historic Scotland passes now).

 

[Denali]

Current situation, a equally wonderful B&B as the one we just left.

We booked both rooms as they only have double beds but honestly, we're also enjoying the alone time (24/7 for a week now).

Signed parking at front, our own living room to relax with wood fire. Room has coffee maker, water, snacks and wall wired usb ports to charge and the bathroom is really nice with big bathtub. Edit. I've just found international adapters in the bedside draw.

Current view from bed, Loch Ness.





View from bathroom.



Our living room



Unless they murder us in our sleep, highly recommend, Urquhart Bay Bed and Breakfast – Luxury rooms overlooking Loch Ness

 

[Denali]

Our B&B hosts, who were chefs in another life, also offer dinner so we said yes please!

Leek and potato soup. Chicken stuffed with Scottish cheese and wrapped in bacon, plum (from their tree) crumble and lemon curd cheesecake thingy.

 

[VPS]

Very fond memories of Scotland and maybe a wee bit jealous - taking notes on B&B for next trip

Keep having fun