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


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December 19th 2022
Published: December 20th 2022
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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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Clava CairnsClava Cairns
Clava Cairns

likely the first stone Claire used in Outlander to pass through time
Clava CairnsClava Cairns
Clava Cairns

time didn't change for me
AchnasheenAchnasheen
Achnasheen

Rabbies Torridon, Applecross & Eileen Donan Castle Day Trip
AchnasheenAchnasheen
Achnasheen

Rabbies Torridon, Applecross & Eileen Donan Castle Day Trip
Loch ChuilinnLoch Chuilinn
Loch Chuilinn

Torridon, Applecross & Eileen Donan Castle Day Trip
A Heilan Hairy CooA Heilan Hairy Coo
A Heilan Hairy Coo

a herd alongside the road
The Highland CowThe Highland Cow
The Highland Cow

a big bull, they all have shaggy coats & long curved horns
The Highland CowThe Highland Cow
The Highland Cow

a hardy breed, able to withstand the Scottish conditions



21st December 2022

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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