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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Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle

very old door
Blackness CastleBlackness Castle
Blackness Castle

on Rabbie's 'West Highlands, Lochs & Castles' day tour
Blackness castleBlackness castle
Blackness castle

shaped like a ship
Blackness CastleBlackness Castle
Blackness Castle

view from castle grounds; Firth of Forth
Doune CastleDoune Castle
Doune Castle

medieval stronghold, late 14th century
Doune CastleDoune Castle
Doune Castle

Outlander, Game of Thrones pilot & Monty Python and the Holy Grail filmed here
Loch LubnoirLoch Lubnoir
Loch Lubnoir

Rabbie's 'West Highlands, Lochs & Castles' day tour
Loch LubnoirLoch Lubnoir
Loch Lubnoir

a freshwater loch in the Highlands between two mountains
Loch LubnoirLoch Lubnoir
Loch Lubnoir

in the Trossachs National Park
Falls of DochartFalls of Dochart
Falls of Dochart

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



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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