SCOTLAND

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler REDFISHMAN

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   Kingdom of Scotland

   Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Sep 30 '07 | Reviews: 0

   After the first full day in Edinburgh, it was absolutely clear that in the heats and minds of its citizens, Scotland is a kingdom on to itself.&nbs... Continue reading »

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   First Day in Edinburgh

   Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Sep 30 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Hi All,

   I wasn't so sure about this Hostel thing last night, but after being up for two days traveling half away around the world, I slept so... Continue reading »
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   AND LET THEM HAVE HAGGIS!

   Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Oct 01 '07 | Reviews: 1

   I must admit, I did not know what Haggis was.  I clarify that I know what it is made from.

   It's lore proceeds it. But the reality is som... Continue reading »

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   Back to the Begining

   Crail, United Kingdom | Oct 03 '07 | Reviews: 1

   I returned to the town that my family takes it name from in Scotland.  We're lowlanders and not Highlanders.  Farmers and Fisherman is ou... Continue reading »

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   Dundee

   Dundee, United Kingdom | Oct 04 '07 | Reviews: 0

   After leaving Crail and St Andrews we headed to Dundee on over the Firth of Tay.  Went to Discovery Point, visited an 18th Century Frigate.&nb... Continue reading »

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   ST ANDREWS

   St. Andrews, United Kingdom | Oct 04 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Fishing is my hobby, but the ruins of the abbey and castle are worth seeing.  Yes I went to St Andrews and didn't do anything related to... Continue reading »

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   Finally in the Highlands

   Pitlochry, United Kingdom | Oct 04 '07 | Reviews: 0

   We are finally in the Highlands, after spending 3 days in the lowlands between Edinburgh and Crail Scotland, St Andrews and Dundee.  ... Continue reading »

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   Its good to be the Duke!

   Blair Atholl, United Kingdom | Oct 05 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Blair Castle is seat of a 145,000 Acre estate and is the home of the Duke of Atholl.  In the days of the Scottish Kingdom, the Duke's position... Continue reading »

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   Capital of the Highlands

   Inverness, United Kingdom | Oct 06 '07 | Reviews: 5

   Our initial intent was only to spend a day or so in Inverness.  However, we ended up spending 3 nights in town. Visiting the Culloden Bat... Continue reading »

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    Fort Williams

    Fort William, United Kingdom | Oct 09 '07 | Reviews: 2

    Fort Williams is considered the outdoor capital of the United Kingdom  Fort Williams like Fort Augustus and Fort George were originally b... Continue reading »

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    Fort Augustus

    Fort Augustus, United Kingdom | Oct 09 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Fort Williams was built to help control the Highlands by the government.  The town eventually took the name of the fort.  We spent just a... Continue reading »

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    Loch Ness

    Loch Ness, United Kingdom | Oct 09 '07 | Reviews: 1

    From Loch Ness to Fort Augustus to Fort Williams the beauty of Scotland demonstrates itself.  There is always a point in your travels where yo... Continue reading »

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    Stirling, Gateway to the Highlands

    Stirling, United Kingdom | Oct 10 '07 | Reviews: 1

    I think that Stirling saved the best for the last of our trip.  We visited Stirling Castle, Stirling Bridge, and the Wallace Memorial.  E... Continue reading »

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    Last Night in Scotland

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Oct 10 '08 | Reviews: 0

    In returning to Edinburgh for our return flight the next morning, I am somewhat remiss on leaving Scotland.  The friendly people, the Scottish... Continue reading »

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