Our cottage rental for week two was near the Carin Gorm and the small picturesque town of Boat of Garten. As a complete package, this was without a doubt the best of our four rentals for the month. Balvattan Cottage … Continue reading →
There were a couple of iconic things about Scotland that we were looking forward to. We wanted to do a whisky tasting. And we wanted to see the Highland Cows. Scotland’s famous, shaggy, red cattle with the long horns. We … Continue reading →
For those of us who have been wondering why we haven’t heard much from Eddie Murphy lately, its because he’s been busy with his new business venture. And from all indications it is a very successful one. His trucks are … Continue reading →
The rental for our first week in Scotland was a restored quarry worker’s cottage in the village of Balvicar on Seil Island. During the hey day of slate, these cottages were built in long rows. The cottages were two rooms … Continue reading →
I’d read somewhere about the cave that is reported to have inspired Mendelssohn’s “Hebridean Overture”. Since I happen to be partial to Mendelssohn, the idea of visiting Fingal’s Cave caught my fancy. So I began searching for information about Staffa. … Continue reading →
On the western coast of Scotland, situated south of the region’s major city, Oban, and east of the large isle of Mull are the three small islands of Seil, Luing, & Easdale. Part of the Inner Hebrides, they’re certainly far … Continue reading →
I promised last night that I’d start my Scotland blogging tonight. But, I’ve spent the last 4 hours just organizing the pictures. So, I’m going to “kind of” start my blogging. These pictures are of the subject of my first … Continue reading →
The week of the trip we most anticipated is proving to be worthy of our anticipation. We only got here Saturday, but are already worried about how soon we must leave. This place is amazing. We pushed ourselves yesterday. Had … Continue reading →
I feel bad that these posts don’t have any photos. But, the service in this part of Scotland is veerrryyy slow. Can’t seem to handle much. I’ll just have to save the good stuff for when we get back, and … Continue reading →
Brad commented on my entry from the other day with this little toast. I love it, and thought I share it with all of you….along with our solemn promise to drink a toast to everyone who reads this and asks … Continue reading →