14 Days of Adventure
Le Shuttle to Great Britain
Dinner with the Bugga Boo...aka Lauren
Angel of the North
Believed to be the largest sculpture of an angel on Earth. Can you see Dale in there?
Passed through the town of Wall & took pictures because we had to!
In the movie, "Stardust" (in name only)
Little parts of Hadrian's Wall
The Temple of Mithras
We have arrived! Corny, but it has to be done.
Melrose Abbey circa 1136
On this side of Melrose Abbey lies the burial of Robert the Bruces' Heart (allegedly)
Preston Mill
Our first "Outlander" TV series location as well!
Eyemouth "Widows and Bairns" sculpture
The "haunted" Drovers Inn
Falls of Falloch
Then the behind the scenes of the parking lot chaos. This was right before the bus showed up!
One muddy road in, the same 'learn to park your car' road out.
One muddy road in, the same 'learn to park your car' road out.
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
Rannoch Moor
Buachaille Etive Mor
Glencoe = Woah!
We are just a small piece of a really big, wonderful world
Can you spot Dale in this picture?
Can you spot Dale in this picture?
The Commando Memorial & Tribute Garden |
Invergarry Castle Ruin
Plus, the bonus shipwreck some hikers clued us in to; a little trespassing involved.
Loch Ness @ Ft. Augustus
No visual of Nessy...or was there? Dale thinks he sees something!
"The Grumpy Magicians" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh City Explore
Enjoy the slideshow below.
All of this possible because of Paul & Liz Temple
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us the use of your home in Helensburgh and a delicious dinner in the city.
Balloch Castle Country Park |
Doune Castle |
Our second tv famous site: Monty Python, Game of Thrones, Outlander, OH MY!!!
The audio self-tour has parts narrated by Sam Heughen! Yummy.
He tells you how they transformed the courtyard into Castle Leoch and much more.
The audio self-tour has parts narrated by Sam Heughen! Yummy.
He tells you how they transformed the courtyard into Castle Leoch and much more.
David Sterling Memorial
Wallace Monument
A stunning view from the monuments base
Stirling Old Bridge
Tinsel & Tartan Ornament Shopping in Stirling
Stirling Castle |
#3 For our famous in film castles. We only did a drive-by for this one. Read up in the link above
The Kelpies
Midhope Castle
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Drove into Blackness to see Blackness Castle
aka Wentworth Prison on "Outlander"
Tiny little town with a cool restaurant.
Muiravonside Country Park In search of some hairy coos
The Falkirk Wheel |
The world’s only rotating boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal 35 metres above, allowing vessels to sail through the sky thanks to a unique fusion of art and engineering – and the same power it would take to boil eight kettles.
(from Scotish Canals.co.uk)
(from Scotish Canals.co.uk)
Inveraray Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Saint Conan's Kirk
The Bruce Chapel commemorating Robert the Bruce in wood and alabaster.
There is a small ossuary beneath the statue containing the bone of the King taken from Dunfermline Abbey.
There is a small ossuary beneath the statue containing the bone of the King taken from Dunfermline Abbey.
Castle Stalker |
Another movie castle: In Monty Python it's known as "The Castle Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh"
The Three Sisters: Glencoe
Not the best shot, but we were fighting with the sun. Rally cars looked to be enjoying the view too.
The Meeting of Three Waters
Water is collected from three different sources that meet at this waterfall, before joining Loch Achtriochtan to the west.
The Bridge of Death and The Gorge of Eternal Peril in the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It was in this area that a precariously placed narrow strip of rope acted as the bridge.
"Skyfall" Road
We got the better day and a different season and a slightly different angle.
Along the River Etive it is a seriously gorgeous drive!
The road was not kept up and Dale was a pro at using the lay bys!
Finally dead-ending at Lochan Urr
The Hermatige:
Hiking Trail
Black Linn Waterfall, Totem & Ossian's Hall of Mirrors
Mossy Bridge
Dunalastair House
The Center of Scotland A Happy Accident!
Incredible views in the center of Scotland!
Ruthven Barracks
Old Pack Horse Bridge
Oldest stone bridge in the Highlands (not in use)
The Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow
A tribute to the shipbuilders of Clyde.
Kelburn Castle & Grounds |
Some close ups of the artwork
Eilean Donan Castle
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The Fairy Pools of the Isle of Skye Slideshow
Hiking makes you hungry! Burgers & a Whiskey Flight, Please.
Because life is ALL About FOOD!
We enjoyed many dishes. Here are our haggis, black pudding, steak and amazing fish & chips meals!
Breakfast at The Ginger Bread Man
Dinner at the Tullie Inn
What? You didn't see any fish & chips...yeah...We apparently did not wait for photos in our starving states.
SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!
SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!