Ahhhhhh.....chilly days and single malt whisky...could life be any better?

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April 4th 2010

Published: April 13th 2010

I arrived in Aberdeen on a crisp, sunny day. So lovely was it that, after Martin picked me up from the airport, he immediately put the top down on his racy blue Nissan 350Z. After years of constant teasing about the practicality of having a convertible in Scotland, I am now officially a convert. So what that you need the heaters blaring, a scarf and sunglasses on (and a hair tie!) at all times? It... Read Full Entry

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Loch Cluanie - early morning

Very pretty and reminded me of the Canadian Rockies.

Loch Cluanie -early morning reflection

Superb - no need to write more.

Loch Cluanie - mid-afternoon

The reflection was even better in the afternoon - I felt like I could have stepped into that water. It looked sooooo real.

Loch Cluanie - more

Love it , love it, love it. And so did all the other tourists who pulled up at this spot for their own happy snaps!

Eilean Donan Castle

There can be only one!

The Chocolate Box

Could not resist taking this pic - all that was really needed was for Nessie to poke her head up for this to be perfect!

Next Loch!

Just as stunning

Ben Nevis

Mountain to the right (the peak is on it's left). Sadly for me, Lonely Planet were proved correct. You can't walk up the Ben in April without mountaineering equipment!

Glencoe

Another battle site - but also in the area ('The Great Glen') known for great climbing opportunities

Near the peak

See the 2 climbers to the right....nearing the first ridge. Maybe next time for me?

Highland Cow

Yay - finally spotted one! Love these guys.

Dunottar Castle

Just out of Aberdeen......film location for Mel Gibson's Hamlet.

The original culprit

Stonehaven chipper - the bane of all cardiologists around the world. Yet to sample one myself - can't see the need.

Aberdeen beach

Lovely blue sky, a perfect summer's day? Well, I think Martin's scarf hints at the temperature and he assures me, the water temp was around 4 degrees so no swimming!

Bridge to Torry

Who said Aberdeen wasn't pretty? I love this bridge!

The high street

Looking down Union Street, Aberdeen

Kirk of St Nicholas, Aberdeen

The spire on the impressive church on Union Street, centre of the city

Footdee lane

Sooooooo cute!

Footdee color

Same design, different door colors

Footdee cottage

And even helps tourists out with the 'Fittee' pronunciation

13th April 2010

Eric
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I enjoyed your post. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric

14th April 2010

Marketa
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puffin-sightings?
So you've sampled the whiskey and seen the hairy cow (pronounced by the Scottish as "cooo"); but have you seen a puffin yet?!

14th April 2010

Mary Dreger
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Whiskey
Let me know when you leave Scotland and I'll try to track down the closest Detox Center and Alcoholics Anonymous support group!! Glad you are journaling your trip cuz there's a good chance you'll not remeber much! Happy Trails Mary and Jon

14th April 2010

Merryn
Merryn

no puffins
sorry Marketa - wrong season. The closest I came was a stuffed one at the Stromness museum!

18th April 2010

williams clan
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We are so jealous,it looks fantastic.

20th April 2010

Alan Sneddon
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The Doric
Hi Merryn. "Fit" is part of the ancient Doric dialect still spoken around Aberdeen - in most cases the "wh" is replaced with "f". Its not unusual for subtitles to be used on national TV when a fisherman from this part of Scotland is interviewed! Sorry you couldn't stop in Edinburgh in your travels - could have arranged for a visit to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society with its dozens of single cask whiskies - most around 60% abv! Alan

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