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Castles of Stockholm
It's nice to read your blogs. I guess you very much focused on castels and palaces on this trip. If so, I totally understand the point of doing that. I could do the same thing, and I would love it. We have written a few what we call theme blogs over the years. One of those was about palaces and castles in and around Stockholm. We published that in 2013 in case you wanty to hunt it down and have a look. /Ake

Loch Ness
I travelled in Scotland with a friend when I was in university. We had a really good time there and visitng Loch Ness was of course part of the itinerary. We didn't see Nessie and I assume you didn't either. /Ake

Doune Castle
As I was reading the name was familiar and then you mentioned Monty Python. Dave loved that movie and had me photo and video him at the castle saying, " go away or I'll taunt you a second time" and or other lines from the movie. He had fun there. Your dive into these locations in deeper than ours was. We've been to the Shetlands but would like to return for the Orkney's... we should be like Bothwell and flee to the Orkney's.

Many Distilleries
So little time.

40 castles and palaces
You never cease to amaze me, Bob. You have identified 40 castles and palaces of your ancestors and you are in the process of visiting all of them. The only castle I know in Scotland is Lochnaw Castle at Stranraer in Southern Scotland where my mother was residing as a member of a religious cult and as a result of a fire she lost her life. I attempted to force a fire and coronial enquiry as the circumstances were suspicious, without success. A quirk in Scottish law denied it. You will find the castle but not the events I refer on the internet as some things are 'best withheld'. Makes the success of your ancestral research all the more meritorious. I am honoured to call you and Linda friends and we have spent memorable times at our respective homes in Australia and USA. Best wishes from Denise and I and keep up the good work!