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June 25, 2026 On June 25, we left Aviemore and headed to Glascow where we would stay the next 2 nights. We enjoyed our drive through the Western Highlands. Our first stop was at Laggan Dam on the River Splean. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the chance to stretch our legs. We continue our drive, passing by the Beinn Sgulaird Munro. A munro is a moutain in Scotland that is over 3,000 feet tall. Many mountaineers in the United Kingdom make it a goal to climb all 282 munros in their...

June 24, 2026 We headed out to explore the Highlands and visit the Isle of Skye. It was a long ride, but the scenery was beautiful. Findhorn Viaduct for the Highland Main Line Railroad. River Ness running through the town of Inverness. South American Alpaca grazing alongside a donkey in Inverness. A common style of house throughout Scotland. Our first stop was at Loch Ness in Inverness. We took a walk down for a view of the lake and a possible Nessie sighting. Since Nessie failed to appear,...

June 23 After leaving St. Andrews, we enjoyed more scenic driving. Sheep are a common site along the Scottish roads. The next stop after St. Andrews was the Scone Palace (pronounced "skoon"). The lands upon which the Scone Palace stands hold a rich history. Fifteen hundred years ago, this was the capital of the Pictish kingdom. In later years, between the 9th and 13th centuries it became the place where Scottish Kings were crowned while seated on the "Stone of Scone", also known as the Stone...