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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Bealach na ba

pronounced bee-al-uch nu bah

Bealach na ba

Loch Carron

Torridon, Applecross & Eileen Donan Castle Day Trip

Loch Carron

derelict church near Loch Carron

Belted Galloway Cows

a traditional Scottish breed adapted to poor pastures and moorlands

Horned Sheep

Torridon, Applecross & Eileen Donan Castle Day Trip

Horned Sheep

Eilean Donan Castle

Pronounced ee-lynn

Eilean Donan

situated on an island where 3 sea lochs meet

Eilean Donan Castle

rebuilt many times, restored & reopened in 1932

Eilean Donan Castle bridge

Eileen Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle grounds

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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