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Greenland from 30,000 feet at 2am Juneau time, March 16, 2008
Greenland from 30,000 feet at 2am Juneau time, March 16, 2008		 Iceland
Iceland		 Iceland
Iceland		 Scottish Highlands from the air
Scottish Highlands from the air
Falkirk Wheel
Falkirk Wheel		 Photo of JoAnn and me taking a picture of the Falkirk Wheel
Photo of JoAnn and me taking a picture of the Falkirk Wheel		 The Falkirk Wheel in mid-rotation
The Falkirk Wheel in mid-rotation		 Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift
Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift
Narrow boat in the canal near Falkirk Wheel
Narrow boat in the canal near Falkirk Wheel		 Stirling Castle sign
Stirling Castle sign		 JoAnn at Stirling Castle
JoAnn at Stirling Castle		 Stirling Castle was the grandest prize in the Scots War of Independence in the late 13th century.
Stirling Castle was the grandest prize in the Scots War of Independence in the late 13th century.
JoAnn and I sitting in the King and Queen's chairs in Stirling Castle
JoAnn and I sitting in the King and Queen's chairs in Stirling Castle		 Stained glass window in Stirling Castle
Stained glass window in Stirling Castle		 Douglas Scott, JoAnn, Christine
Douglas Scott, JoAnn, Christine		 Interpreter (with an English accent, not Scottish) in Stirling Castle
Interpreter (with an English accent, not Scottish) in Stirling Castle
William Wallace Monument from Stirling Castle
William Wallace Monument from Stirling Castle		 Cannons in Stirling Castle
Cannons in Stirling Castle		 William Wallace Monument, the movie Brave Heart was based on his life.
William Wallace Monument, the movie Brave Heart was based on his life.		 Statue on side of William Wallace Monument
Statue on side of William Wallace Monument
JoAnn and our rental car near Loch Lomond, notice the cars on the wrong side of the road to her right
JoAnn and our rental car near Loch Lomond, notice the cars on the wrong side of the road to her right		 Mountain scene
Mountain scene		 Camera van, these check your speed. Douglas warned about them.
Camera van, these check your speed. Douglas warned about them.		 Mountain scene as we worked our way up into the highlands
Mountain scene as we worked our way up into the highlands
One of three sisters, Anoch Dubh, near Glen Coe.
One of three sisters, Anoch Dubh, near Glen Coe.		 Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness		 Trebuchet. It is a giant catapult used for defence.
Trebuchet. It is a giant catapult used for defence.		 Interpretive sign
Interpretive sign
Detail on one of the wheels
Detail on one of the wheels		 Yours truly at Urquchart Castle near Drumnadrochit.
Yours truly at Urquchart Castle near Drumnadrochit.		 Urquchart Castle from the front. Castle dates back to 13th century.
Urquchart Castle from the front. Castle dates back to 13th century.		 Urquhart Castle Information on what the castle might have looked like in 1600AD
Urquhart Castle Information on what the castle might have looked like in 1600AD
Nia Roo Bed and Breakfast in Fort Augustus
Nia Roo Bed and Breakfast in Fort Augustus		 Bridge across a highland loch
Bridge across a highland loch		 Eilean Donan Castle near Isle of Skye
Eilean Donan Castle near Isle of Skye		 Eilean Donan has a section that the owner still come and stay in for family gathering.
Eilean Donan has a section that the owner still come and stay in for family gathering.
The bridge walk to the castle.
The bridge walk to the castle.		 JoAnn and guide at Eilean Donan
JoAnn and guide at Eilean Donan		 Bridge to Isle of Skye
Bridge to Isle of Skye		 Rock walls were abundant in the fields all over Scotland.
Rock walls were abundant in the fields all over Scotland.
Road on the Isle of Skye. A pull off is called a layby. No shoulders (verge it's called in Scotland) on the roads.
Road on the Isle of Skye. A pull off is called a layby. No shoulders (verge it's called in Scotland) on the roads.		 Tulloch Castle in Dingwall. Recommended place to stay.
Tulloch Castle in Dingwall. Recommended place to stay.		 Inside Tulloch Castle. It was originally built in 1116 then remodeled in 1500's.
Inside Tulloch Castle. It was originally built in 1116 then remodeled in 1500's.		 Our room in Tulloch Castle
Our room in Tulloch Castle
Looking toward Dingwall from Tulloch Castle.
Looking toward Dingwall from Tulloch Castle.		 Ruthven Barracks built in the 1700's
Ruthven Barracks built in the 1700's		 Snow on the hills which we only saw from afar.
Snow on the hills which we only saw from afar.		 Doug at Dalwhinnie Distillery. It's the highest in elevation whisky distillery in all of Scotland.
Doug at Dalwhinnie Distillery. It's the highest in elevation whisky distillery in all of Scotland.
Downtown Pitlochry, Scotland. Notice the roof lines. The chimneys were like this everywhere.
Downtown Pitlochry, Scotland. Notice the roof lines. The chimneys were like this everywhere.		 Blair Athol Distillery, more scotch being made.
Blair Athol Distillery, more scotch being made.		 This is the beach on which Chariots of Fire was filmed. Remember the running scene in white shorts?
This is the beach on which Chariots of Fire was filmed. Remember the running scene in white shorts?		 The 18th green at St. Andrew's Golf Course
The 18th green at St. Andrew's Golf Course
The remains of St. Andrews Cathedral.
The remains of St. Andrews Cathedral.		 St. Andrews University founded in 1410.
St. Andrews University founded in 1410.		 Dinner with Scottish relatives Allan and Tina Stewart.
Dinner with Scottish relatives Allan and Tina Stewart.		 Lauren Stewart and Christine.
Lauren Stewart and Christine.
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. At one end is the Edinburgh Castle. The view from the castle is breathtaking.
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. At one end is the Edinburgh Castle. The view from the castle is breathtaking.		 High Kirk of St. Giles one of Edinburgh's principal churches.
High Kirk of St. Giles one of Edinburgh's principal churches.		 Inside St. Giles. A choir from Vancouver,BC was giving a concert. The sound was magnificient.
Inside St. Giles. A choir from Vancouver,BC was giving a concert. The sound was magnificient.		 Train station in Edinburgh and bomb sniffing dog.
Train station in Edinburgh and bomb sniffing dog.
Our train to London. The journey took 4 1/2 hours. First class is the way to go!
Our train to London. The journey took 4 1/2 hours. First class is the way to go!		 View from the train is the River Tweed on the Scotland/England border
View from the train is the River Tweed on the Scotland/England border		 Most interesting sign
Most interesting sign		 Coal Fired Power Plants as seen from the train. Saw at least 6 different locations of them.
Coal Fired Power Plants as seen from the train. Saw at least 6 different locations of them.
Buckingham Palace. The flag is at the top so the Queen is in residence.
Buckingham Palace. The flag is at the top so the Queen is in residence.		 Queen Victoria Memorial near Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria Memorial near Buckingham Palace		 Zoom Airlines at Gatwick Airport, we're on our way home.
Zoom Airlines at Gatwick Airport, we're on our way home.		 Map (courtesy Google Earth) showing our driving route
Map (courtesy Google Earth) showing our driving route

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davidleask10-Jan-2010 13:13
You certainly hit some high spots in your visit to my country Doug. Thanks for sharing your take on things :)
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Brian Kemp 01-Dec-2008 20:07
Thanks for the memories, I lived and worked in Dalwhinniw for a time in 1986. Nice to see all the old places, and a few changes. When did they build a bridge to Skye?
Ron Gile06-Apr-2008 01:49
Doug, I have been watching this page develope over the last week here and I am very impressed. This looks like the trip of the life time. We have a pilot here who is from Scotland and goes home every year. He wants me to go with him but I could not afford a trip like this. One of these days. Beautiful photos. Ron
Pati 02-Apr-2008 16:09
Very delightful. Thanks for sharing.
Cory 02-Apr-2008 06:47
It's about time! Love the Picture's... as always. Love the driving route map. Looked like a very interesting trip, that is 1/8 my blood (Scotland). :-)
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