There sure were a lot of short doorways in Scotland. I mean, I didn’t have any problem with this…
Loch an Eilein gift shop
St. Michael’s Parish, Linlithgow
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Another genealogy-inspired stop was Dunnottar. Descending from Keith Marischals makes this place particularly interesting, but I think it would be worth it even without this connection. It has such a fascinating history, the efforts into maintaining it are impressive, and the surrounding area is gorgeous. Visit the Dunnottar website for a quick history timeline as well as some professional photography.
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Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
The seaside is ruggedly beautiful by Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Cistern – Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Kevin inside a section of the ruins – Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Bread over – Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Inside a section of the castle were a layer of moss was growing – Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Spiral staircase at Dunnottar, Stonehaven Scotland
The Drawing Room – commemoration of protecting the Honors of Scotland
The Drawing Room
Flowers were often found growing out of stone walls like this, at Dunnottar and pretty much everywhere else we visited in Scotland.
Old staircase outside a wall with flowers and lichen taking hold. Dunnottar, Stonehaven, Scotland
Kevin walked all around the grounds at Dunnottar and inside the castle with this 360 camera.
Here is a quick “photo dump” of the view for a very beautiful drive across the country. These are very “point and click” photos, usually from a moving vehicle, and yet so pretty…
Near Daviot, Scotland, a misty morning start
Near Bankfoot, Scotland
Near Kinloch, Scotland
Near Arthurstone, Scotland
Coupar Angus, Scotland
Coupar Angus, Scotland
Scotland A90 Approaching Stonehaven – late in the day
The natural beauty of the Isle of Skye is stunning. We visited late-May, hoping to be there before the midges and tourist season (never mind that we were also tourists), but with a chance of some cooperative weather. While it was another place on the list where ancestors once lived, I would have wanted to visit there regardless. It felt a lot like parts of the Pacific Northwest where you can feel the land “breathe.”
The “cabins” of the House of Juniper are very comfortable! One room is a living/dining/kitchen area, and it was a full kitchen too. Then a good-sized bedroom with a comfy bed, and a nice bathroom. I would definitely stay here again.
Broadford, Isle of Skye, near our lodging.
Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Thistle in region of Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Fern in region of Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Yellow Flowers in region of Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Yellow Flowers in region of Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
White cotton-like poofs in region of Fairy Pools Isle of Skye – so many of these fluttering in the breeze but keeping hold on their stems.
A lot of the rocks looked like this in the Isle of Skye region.
Sheep – Fairy Pools Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye, coordinates 57.292600 -6.089400
Portree Isle of Skye viewpoint near the lump
Portree Boats low tide Isle of Skye
Portree, Isle of Skye
Portree, Isle of Skye
Friendly dog at the Sprig Restaurant/Lounge. We ended up hanging out with the dog’s humans for much of the night, celebrating Kevin’s 50th birthday.