Okay - since Edinburgh, here's a recap:
Tuesday, 9/20 - leave Edinburgh and drive...and drive...and drive!!! The car journey to the Inverness area was quite long - but incredibly beautiful!!! There was a mountain range and lots of rain, and lots of sunshine. We stopped in Stirling, where the Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument mark some of the most turbulent times of the William Wallace uprising against King Edward of Britain, which ended in the 1305 capture, torture, and death of Wallace. We finally arrived in the little town of Beauly, about 10 miles outside of Inverness (the Highlands capital) and checked in. We took it easy that night with a small walk around the town and through the Beauly Priory - a very old abbey. We finished it off with fish & chips and an early night's rest.
Wednesday 9/21 - we set off for Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. This was the day it rained the most so far - of course, when we are at on outdoor castle. But whatever. It was very misty and foggy, which seemed appropriate for Loch Ness!!! Then we headed back north and east to the Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite rising culminated in a 1745 battle during which the British destroyed the rebellion. It was a full, fun day!
Thursday, 9/22 - set off from Beauly (after doing a quick load of laundry) for the Isle of Skye. It was another fairly rainy day, but experiencing it from the car is much better. :) It was an incredibly beautiful drive, and Ben had to stop about every 10 minutes to capture a picture. We arrive at the Tallisker Distillery, where one of the famous Scotch whiskeys is created. We also discovered that we really don't like whiskey. :) We went on to Dunvegan Castle, the icon Highlands home of the MacLeod clan. We arrived in Portree at our B&B, got freshened up, and headed out to a wonderful dinner at a local cafe. We're now resting preparing for tomorrow - which we hope will be filled with some great hiking!
Goodnight to all!
Ben & Jenny
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