11- 18 degrees our first really rainy day. But it should clear.
Inverness:
Fly fishing for Salmon on the River Ness right in Inverness:
Clava Cairn, ancient burial cairns built about 4000 years ago set in a beautiful glen (Scottish for valley.) Some of the stones that originally formed a domed roof have been removed over time, probably for stone walls on the surrounding farms:
Rail Viaduct made of sandstone blocks:
Cawdor Castle the original part of the castle was built in 1325. It has been continuously lived in by one family and is still lived in today. Beautifully preserved and maintained castle and gardens:
The draw bridge:
We had been to Loch Ness before but this time we visited the end closest to Inverness. This is the canal that connects the River Ness to Loch Ness via a Lock!
We had a wonderful lunch at the Dores Inn on the shores of Loch Ness:
The northern end of Loch Ness:
Loch Ness, the tall ship and Urquhart Castle up close:
Inverness:
Fly fishing for Salmon on the River Ness right in Inverness:
Clava Cairn, ancient burial cairns built about 4000 years ago set in a beautiful glen (Scottish for valley.) Some of the stones that originally formed a domed roof have been removed over time, probably for stone walls on the surrounding farms:
We had been to Loch Ness before but this time we visited the end closest to Inverness. This is the canal that connects the River Ness to Loch Ness via a Lock!
We had a wonderful lunch at the Dores Inn on the shores of Loch Ness:
Tall ship in Loch Ness! And Urquhart Castle as well, on the point in the middle of the picture.
I put this in because of the incredible sky:
I put this in because of the incredible sky:
Serenaded by a Scottish band as we departed:
Big celebrations tonight for the 4th of July because it is an American ship. They recognised Canada day but in a subdued way.
