These 2 posts will cover our Friday and Saturday trip. Caught our "tour" bus at 9:15 with Trevor as our driver and guide. Heading north we crossed the river Forth at the firth (the mouth of the river) We rode through the countryside, stopping at Dunkeld for a comfort break and short walk and coffee. Cute Cathedral being repaired. Supposably the community was where Beatrice Potter was inspired. Dunkeld is on the Tay river which separates the highlands from the lowlands.
Then onto Cairngorms National Park. We drove into the park which is like a state park at Loch (lake) Morlich.
Interesting facts.There are over 34,300 locks (freshwater and sea water) in Scotland. And 282 "mountains" (anything over 3000 ft) and 142 distilleries.
Then up to their "ski area" for a view of the loch from the top. This was the only time all day when we had a bit of misty rain. Otherwise it was clear with white clouds, cool and windy.
Then onto Aviemore, where we had a late lunch of a sausage roll and a cheese and onion hand pie. The city strip had many shops for outdoor adventures and camping equipment.
And oh....there was a Harley Davidson Faire going on.
Our last 2 stops of the day were at the Battlefield of Culloden and the Clava Cairns. Culloden was the last battle between the redcoats and the Jacobites in 1746. The Jacobites were annihilated and finally defeated. This is a historical site set aside to remember this battle and time in the highlands of Scotlands history. It's part informational and part memorial.
The last stop was at the Clava cairns. Professionals don't know the why on these rock formations. They're kind of a cross between the rocks of Stonehedge and the tunnel tombs of Ireland. Think the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.
After our day's journey we were dropped off at our cute B & B in Inverness. Walked 4 blocks down to the Ness River and found some dinner.
And by the way, I updated yesterday's post with a couple pictures of the Tattoo.
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