After an arduous journey north, over the borders into Scotland.
We Travelled through the very busy City of Glasgow, we were so tired that we decided to have a stop over at Loch Lomond which was a short drive away.
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| Main street in Glasgow |
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| Lodge house overlooking the loch. |
O ye'll Take the high road and I'll Take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore ye,
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(Low road) view of(Paddle Steamer on the loch.
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| (High Road) view overlooking the loch. |
After a hearty Scottish breakfast of Bacon and eggs for Dearest and Kippers for me......It was Oh so TASTY ! We TOOTLED around the loch
on the paddle steamer then stopped on shore to look around the gift shops.
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Barbour gents waxed jacket
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As the weather was getting rather cold we decided to buy some warm clothing to keep us warm.
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| Barbour ladies wax jacket. |
We were so glad to have the jackets as the weather dropped 10 degrees as we travelled North to The Bridge of Orchy Hotel, a favourite amongst climbers and walkers, and tourists alike. Our new warm winter jackets were a good investment because it really was cold. They were rather expensive but justified the cost and we still have them to this day.
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Bridge of Orchy Hotel.
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Glorious setting with the river burbling under the bridge,
TRAVELLING West we arrived at Glencoe which was the scene of the infamous battle of Glencoe between the Campbells' and MacDonald Clans. There had been an on-going feud between the clans right down the centuries cumulating in a TREACHEROUS massacre in which 40 MacDonalds' were killed.
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| Young deer in the glen. |
The glen looks so peaceful now after such heinous crimes were committed all those years ago.
It happened that 130 soldiers were given quarters in the MacDonalds homes in Glencoe for TEN days.
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| Scottish Piper in the glen. |
In the early hours of a cold winter's morning the soldiers were given orders to rise from their beds and set about the massacre of their hosts. They were ordered to kill all MacDonalds' under 70 and over five years of age. Although only 40 were killed many more escaped to the hills only to die of hunger and exposure.
THERE is a monument to the fallen MacDonalds in the village of Glencoe.
THANKS to Denise for devising ABCW also to our THOUGHTFUL admin man Roger, not forgetting
the TEAM of helpers who help with the visits. Best wishes Di. x
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I LIVE TO TRAVEL! Wonderful medley of photos!
ReplyDeleteHello Kate, thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.
DeleteI used to love travelling but can't travel too far now
because of health issues. We do travel all around the
British Isles instead of abroad which has been a voyage
of discovery. Britain is a wonderful place to tour around
with many different cultures, languages and dialects to immerse
oneself in.
Best wishes,
Di.ABCW team.
wow how wonderful.......this country stands on my wishlist, for ages now.... i sure hope that someday i will walk there myself....
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read that you can not travel as much as you would like, i know the feeling, one gets used to it, one has to, but its not always fun is it.
Take care!!
Hi Melody,
DeleteYou must visit Scotland if you have the opportunity, the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful
particularly in the Highlands where The Queen has her much loved Balmoral Castle and Estate.
It does sadden me thaI can't travel to faraway places but we have travelled to mant countries over
the year so my memories stay in my heart and always there to write about on ABCW!
Thanks for your kind comments,
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Thanks for the beautiful photos they create a real highlandfeeling. I can hear the bagpipes and I see the deer in my mind.I was once in Scotland several years ago.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team
Hi Wil,
DeleteThanks for your kind comments and I'm so pleased you get 'That highland' Feeling.
I remember when I first saw a stag, he was standing on a hillside and roaring as
only stags do, it was the rutting season and he was anxious to line his ladies up!
Another stag appeared on the scene and they had a ferocious battle, locking antlers
and snorting. We didn't hang about to witness the out come as it was getting rather nasty.
Glad you enjoyed Scotland, it is quite a mystical place.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Love this intro Di! Beautiful photos of this moody country!
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen, glad you enjoyed the intro, Scotland is a most enchanting and 'moody' country.
DeleteNever short of dramatic scenery and the most wonderful wild life,
Best wishes.
Di.
ABCW team.
Great photos. Never been to Scotland. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Indira,
DeleteThanks for stopping by and your kind comments.
If you ever come over to the UK it is well worth
a visit.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Love bag pipes! Tootled? New word for me:):)
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanette, I love the haunting sound of the Bagpipes just so traditional and quintessentially
DeleteScottish.
Tootled is an informal word meaning to go or travel in a leisurely way.
Thanks for your comments.
Best wishes,
Di.
abcw team
I think for my next trip I will go back to Scotland. I did a tour back in 1998 with my older daughter and remember it fondly. Beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Plus the great Scotch there!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
Hi Leslie,
DeleteGood to hear from you, I remember you telling me that you had been to Scotland a while back.
We've had about four holidays there, and love clannish ways of the Scots. They are so warm and welcoming I haven't been to any of
the islands yet so that is on my wish list.
Ian sometimes plays golf on one of the islands and keeps threatening to take me there but as I seem to be the entertainments manager I had better get looking!
Love Di.
xxx
Wonderful for you to be in Scotland and lovely photos ~ I like the Scottish Piper the best ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you ~ ^_^
Hi Varol, good to hear from you and thanks for your kind comments,
DeleteYes, there's certainly something about a man in a Kilt !
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
Glencoe always sends a shiver down my spine.
ReplyDeleteHi Gerald, good to hear from you and thanks for commenting,,,Yes Glencoe is quite surreal
Deleteand especially when the mist comes down although, on a bright Winters morn it is gorgeous,
We went for a short walk down to the river before breakfast and it looked magical,snow flakes
glistened in the early sunlight.
... then back to the hotel for a hearty breakfast starting with a steaming bowl of porridge..yum yum !
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
Nice to get this visual tour of Scotland!
ReplyDeleteHi Beloo, lovely to hear from you again, glad you enjoyed the visual tour,
DeleteBest wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Travelling is terrific and your travelogue is tremendous!
ReplyDeleteMy "T" is for TAJ MAHAL from my travels in India.
Thanks Nick for your kind comments, will be over to look at
Deletethe wonderful Taj Mahal.
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
Wonderful post today! Thank you for bringing back memories of our long ago visit to Scotland. The road through the valley to Glencoe was one of the most beautiful I have ever traveled. We were there in early Summer and now thanks to you I have seen it in Winter!
ReplyDeleteHello Uberrhund,
DeleteThanks for stopping by and your kind comments, Yes the road through the valley to Glencoe is really quite breathtaking, we've travelled through it in summer and winter but as I love snowy scenes tht's my favourite time.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Di,
ReplyDeleteMuch sadness for such a beautiful place. The story and place reminds me of the battle that took place between Hawaiian forces in Iao Valley on Maui, Hawaii in the late 18th century. Shudder.
On a brighter note, your coats are lovely and look so snuggily warm. They make me want to have one and go traveling somewhere. :-)
Hi Susie, Good to hear from you and thanks for your comments.
DeleteI don't know anything at all about the Battle in Hawaii you
mentioned so I shall Google it later.
Glad you liked our coats, they were an absolute must as it went
so cold all in a matter of a couple of hours.
I love to go out on a cold day as long as I'm wrapped and nice
and warm.
love Di xxx
ABCW team.
My favorite is the last shot! Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteHi Terri,Thanks for stopping by and your comments.
DeleteYes, I like the picture of the Scottish Piper and I believe
he's wearing the Macdonald Tartan.
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
Di - you are a TROOPER!
ReplyDeleteHi Roger..A Super TROOPER I hope !
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by,
Di,x
ABCW team.