Scotland

[August, 2010] We took the optional tour to visit Isle of Staffa, about 40 minutes sail by rather small fishing boat with about 80 other visitors, but the journey was definitely worth it! This land…

[August, 2010] That morning, we got really soaked because of the cold rain, but after driving down from the north of Isle of Mull to the south, the sky turned really beautiful blue. And the…

[August, 2010] This is Kilchurn Castle on the Loch Awe in Scotland. There are so many beautiful castles there, and many of them are on the lake. It took about 15 minutes to walk up…

[August, 2010] This town is totally black and white. According to our guide, the town was renovated into this monotone, when their lord decided to renovate his own castle. It is a handsome small town facing…

[August, 2010] Away from the crowds, we went up to Calton Hill. The sunset was beautiful! Of course there were tourists there, too, but the atmosphere was more sober. By the way this time, I…

[August, 2010] We went back to Scotland this summer without knowing that it was the time for the famous festival in Edinburgh (which meant that the hotels were much more expensive than other times). The…

[August, 2010] The Bonnie Banks O’ Loch Lomond–The song is known all over the world and this is the Loch Lomond. The melody of the song is rather happy and cheerful, but in fact it…

[April, 2010] On Sunday morning, it was raining in Edinburgh. We started walking in the old part of the city, which is on the hill where the castle and our hotel are, then down to…

[August, 2010] It was one of the most exciting experiences in Scotland when we met the hairly Highland cows.