Saturday, September 28, 2013

SCOTLAND PART TWO

We spent our last full day in Scotland in the most beautiful area in these here spots.  Taking a circular route from Fort William out to Mallaig and returning on some really narrow typical Scottish roads.. Mallaig is roads end unless you catch the ferry to Skye Island.

Or first stop was Glenfinnan where there is a monument to commemorate the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard at the beginning of the Jacobite Rebellion.


Paralleling the road for most of the way is the railroad.  Besides the normal rail traffic, once a day The Jacobite, a steam driven tourist train makes the run.  In a recurring theme all over the UK, this train was used in the filming of the Harry Potter series.  It's amazing how many people tour the UK on Harry Potter Tours.

  

Now for some photos:





A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE

 NOW THAT'S A LIFEBOAT


 THE QUEEN AFTER A TIRING DAY

We had a great time in Scotland, ate well, skipped the Haggis, stayed in a very comfortable B&B, enjoyed the weather because it did not rain while we were out and about and we just scratched the surface.  I guess this is one more place we'll have to return to.

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