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October 15th 2008
Published: October 15th 2008
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The Scottish Highland were quite an adventure. Incredible scenery, so beautiful and so much history!


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Hairy CooHairy Coo
Hairy Coo

Gaelic for Hairy Cow.. these cows were the main economy for the Scottish clansmen- the last tribal people of Europe. They were fierce fighters, lived in family clans, played bagpipes, and wore the Kelts identified with Scotland today.
The Three SistersThe Three Sisters
The Three Sisters

Erin in front of 'The Three Sisters' area belonging to the MacDonald Clan..
Glen CoeGlen Coe
Glen Coe

The area between mountain ranges were known as 'Coes' and belonged to different clans.. this Coe is known as Glen Cow
The Three SistersThe Three Sisters
The Three Sisters

Kristen, Me, and Erin in front of the three sisters
Our Tour GuideOur Tour Guide
Our Tour Guide

Our Scottish tour guide..
Sheep!Sheep!
Sheep!

Sheep covered every mountain side in the highlands and lowlands.
Ruined CastleRuined Castle
Ruined Castle

Belonging to a Scottish clan, but destroyed by the English after the Jacobite's rebellion to set and example.
RainbowRainbow
Rainbow

Entering the highlands we saw seven rainbows, it was amazing


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