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Scottish Highlands 2013

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In July we had a holiday in Scotland and spent a few days in Aberdeen before travelling to the Highlands. We passed through Ballater and Balmoral before arriving in Inverness. From there we journeyed south along the banks of Loch Ness and visited  Urquhart Castle, the Falls of Moriston and Fort Augustus. Before heading home we stopped at Loch Lomond. We also enjoyed dining at some wonderful restaurants.

Aberdeen

The architecture in this Granite City is very impressive.

Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

Marischal College, Aberdeen

Marishcal College

statue of King Robert the Bruce

Statue of King Robert the Bruce

Ballater and Balmoral

Ballater, Scotland

On the way to Inverness we went through the picturesque village of Ballater and then we passed by Balmoral Castle, the Royal family's summer residence.

River Dee at Balmoral, Scotland

The River Dee.

Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside

Inverness

Situated just a few miles north of Loch Ness, Inverness is a small city with several historic buildings.

Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle and Ness Bank church overlook the River Ness.

Ness Bank Church, Inverness

Loch Ness

is over 20 miles long.

Loch Ness, Scotland

From the pink granite shores we admired the scenery whilst keeping an eye out for Nessie.

pink granite shore of Loch Ness

Urquhart Castle

is situated on the banks of Loch Ness.

Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness

 

Scotland's Urquhart Castle

From the top of the tower we enjoyed splendid views of the loch and the Great Glen.

Grant Tower, Urquhar Castle

ruins of Urquhart Castle

Exploring the castle ruins.

Fiona at Urquhart Castle

Falls of Moriston

waterfalls of the River Moriston, Loch Ness

Following the footpath alongside the waterfalls of the River Moriston at the southern end of Loch Ness.

Fort Augustus

Caledonian Canal locks at Fort Augustus.

The staircase locks of the Caledonian Canal join Loch Ness in the middle of the village. 

John at Fort Augustus locks

 

Fort Augustus and the Caledonian Canal

Loch Lomond

boat cruises on Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park  is 24 miles long and is surrounded by stunning scenery.

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

 

Restaurant

Inverness

Roc Pool
http://www.rocpoolrestaurant.com/

A contemporary Scottish restaurant in a prime location overlooking the River Ness.

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See photos of other holidays we've enjoyed.

 

 

 

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