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Sunday, 16 August 2015

Week #2 Sterling, Pitlochry, Aviemore, Nethy Bridge, Inverness, Scotland

VA visit to Stirling Castle is an essential part of any visit to central Scotland. 



Argyles 17th Century Townhouse built by first Earl of Sterling


Pitlochry Power Station and Dam has a very unusual attraction of a salmon ladder, which helps the fish bypass the dam and get into Loch Faskally. Downstream is the nationally renowned Pitlochry Festival Theatre please avoid comedy " Lady In The Van" as it's not a funny performance at all. Most importantly was our visit to  the Edradour Distillery, for $20.00 Dollars Canadian you receive 4 ounce's or rather 4 wee drams of some very fine Whiskey.



Meeting sheepdogs is truly an experience not to be missed, giving all in attendance a chance to enjoy in the traditional working day of a Highland Shepherd.


Located on the doorstep of the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore is a major holiday resort surrounded by stunning scenery including the elusive lady in red:)
Our last 3 nights were spent at the Family Honeymoon, Grey House in Nethy Bridge. We were responsible for a dinner and chose haggis, neeps and tatties (turnip and potatoes) with whiskey sauce. Thankfully, it was a success! Left the MacLeod clan this morning and are now in Kyle of Lochalsh, right beside Isle of Skye.

2 comments:

Sandy said...

Hi Bill and Sue! I am enjoying reading about your adventures yet again! I am very familiar with Stirling and am glad to see that you visited the castle! My Aunt used to own and run the Bed and Breakfast right below the castle - their cottage was on all the postcards! Did you visit the Wallace Monument? Such fascinating history and from up there you can look out on a sea of whisky producers! Enjoy the Isle of Skye!
- Sandy Hall

Zuzka said...

I love the pics... the thistle and wild countryside... with a wee lass in them no less... and I love the herding collies... one of my favourite dogs... they are so smart... but I'm not sure I want to know what is in that cage??? Keep having a great time :) All's well here at home... just bloody hot!