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Scotland Day 6

We were back in Edinburgh and would soon be heading home. What else could we see in the city before that time came?

September 8, 2012

Inverness Castle

Scotland Day 5

Some confusion, but no Loch Ness monster. Of course. Before the sunset we'd be back in Edinburgh.

September 7, 2012

Castle Eilean Donan

Scotland Day 4

The weather had taken a dramatic turn. Not only did it seem possible it was going to ruin the plans we had for the day; but it was entirely possible we may get stuck on Skye with threats of the bridge being closed due to high wind. Would the ferry be closed also?

September 6, 2012

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Scotland Day 3

Our schedule for the day was tight again - we had to be at the Glenfinnan Viaduct at a specific time in order to see the steam train passing over for the second and final time of the day. This, to Harry Potter fans, was part of the train journey that students take on their way to Hogwarts.

September 5, 2012

View of Edinburgh City from Calton Hill

Scotland Day 2

Back in Edinburgh, we quickly looked around the castle and was then on the road to Glsagow and a distillery.

September 4, 2012

Ben Nevis

Three Peaks Day 2

The first of our peaks was Ben Nevis - it'd certainly be an adventure climbing up through the snow.

April 3, 2010

The Highlands of Scotland

Three Peaks Day 1

Just one week after returning from my trip around Australia and New Zealand I was off again for Easter Weekend on another adventure. This one was to form part of a colleagues stag party and would be the Three Peaks challenge.

April 2, 2010

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