Saturday, May 15, 2010

Highlands and the Isle of Skye



Well today was another fantastic day with Haggis Adventures and our tour guide, Cow Kissin Tony. We travelled from Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness to the Eilean Donan Castle about an hour north. This castle is most recently (last 200 years or so) maintained by the MacRae clan. It was amazing, a castle that was actually in use by the family until 1986...very cool. From here we travelled across to the Isle of Skye. This island gave us some of the most spectacular scenery and Tony added the local lore and legend. We travelled alomg the coast and through some amazing Highland countryside. Our day concluded back in Fort Augustus and a cruise on Loch Ness. After having our guide explain the science and show contemporary photographic evidence I believe that Nessie is alive and well. A very cool day wound down along the Canal that joins Loch Ness to Loch Oich. Amazing, beautiful, love this place!

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