Scotland - Kelpies, Unicorns and Hairy Cows (Part 3 of My Retirement Trip)

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December 19th 2022

Published: December 20th 2022

INTRODUCTION: Scotland has a multi-layered history based in a turbulent past. There are hundreds of castles, fine whiskey, kilts, bagpipes and it is the birthplace of golf. The official animal is the unicorn. The unicorn has a reputation for nobility & purity and most importantly, it is the mortal enemy of the lion, the figurehead of England. Scotland has always had a troubled history with the En... Read Full Entry

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Falls of Dochart

famous white waters

Falls of Dochart

run through the small town of Killin in the Trossachs National Park

Falls of Dochart

at the western end of Loch Tay

St Conans Kirk

Rabbie's 'West Highlands, Lochs & Castles' day tour

St Conans Kirk

located in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute

St Conans Kirk

voted one of the top 10 buildings in Scotland of the last 100 years

Rabbie's 'West Highlands, Lochs & Castles' day tour

view along the road

Rabbie's 'West Highlands, Lochs & Castles' day tour

view along the road toward Finlarig Castle

around Finlarig Castle

around Finlarig

Finlarig Castle

early 17th century; on a peninsula between River Lochay and Loch Tay

Finlarig Castle

stronghold for the Campbells

Finlarig Castle

in 1713 visited by Rob Roy

Finlarig Castle

Inveraray Castle

in the county of Argyll on the shore of Loch Fyne

Inveraray Castle

the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of the Clan Campbell since the 18th century

Inveraray Castle

The current Duke of Argyll and his family live here

Inveraray Castle

21st December 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

What an amazing retirement trip you've had!
I was also in Scotland the end of Aug and early Sep for two weeks. I only had time to visit 30 castles of my ancestors. I appreciate your sharing that history, as did I.

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