Scotland

This morning we headed north to Glencoe.

En route we stopped to take photos of the offshore Castle Stalker. This was the filming location for the final scene in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

From Glencoe village, we drove partway along beautiful Loch Leven. Then we proceeded east along the Glencoe valley, and stopped across from the Three Sisters peaks. We hiked up the beginning of the Aonach Eagach Ridge Trail, where we had spectacular views across to the Three Sisters, and up and down the valley. We could hear the strains of a bagpiper busking at one of the laybys along the highway, which added to the mood of this beautiful spot.

We continued east, and entered the Glen Etive, a valley going south. We drove down this beautiful valley about 15km, enjoying lovely views at each turn. Parts of the valleys are cloaked in bright purple rhododendrons, making the scenery even more lovely.

We returned to the Glencoe highway, and continued across the Rannoch Moor. We then turned west along a one-lane track that followed the pretty River Orchy.

We stopped at a pub on Loch Awe for a pint. While there, we learned of nearby Kilchurn Castle, so we backtracked to visit. Kilchurn Castle was built by the Campbell Clan in the 15th Century, and its remains are quit impressive.

We returned to Oban for another lovely dinner.

Castle Stalker

Castle Stalker

Three Sisters peaks in the Glencoe Valley

Glencoe valley

The stunning highlands of Scotland

Jim checking out the view

Pat relaxing while enjoying the view

The stunning highlands of Scotland

The stunning highlands of Scotland

The stunning highlands of Scotland

The picturesque Scottish Highlands in Glen Etive Valley

Beautiful purple rhododendrons surround the lake

So pretty!

So many lovely views along our drive

A river we stopped beside

Impressive Kilchurn Castle

Kilchurn Castle

Kilchurn Castle

More highland cattle

I love the hairstyle!