UK 2006
Ten delightful days with my daughter touring London and the Highlands of Scotland
- May 26th through June 4th -


DISCOVERING LOCH NESS & GLEN AFFRIC

Tony Harmsworth guided us for a full day of sightseeing
in and around Loch Ness and Glen Affric.
His breadth of knowledge and wry presentation
were a perfect accompaniment to the breathtaking scenery.
Click here to learn more about Tony's "Discover..." tours.

The crumbling remains of Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness
are a silent witness to Scotland's violent past and vain struggle to reinstate the rightful monarchy.
This medieval fortress was blown up by government occupiers in 1692
to prevent it from becoming a Jacobite stronghold,
and was gifted in 2003 by its last owner to the National Trust of Scotland.
It is currently maintained by Historic Scotland.
 
Corrimony Cairn, one of a number of "passage graves" found around the inner Moray Firth,
was built about 4000 years ago, and is remarkably intact. It was most likely covered by a stone slab,
and an excavation in the 1950s indicated it apparently held the remains of one woman.

The narrow, winding roads of Glen Affric are lined with these ancient stone walls.
Perfect for taking a breather and soaking up the surroundings.


To see more of our trip, click on the links below:

LONDON
London Home Page
Chelsea Flower Show
Tower of London - Part One
Tower of London - Part Two
The British Museum
Billy Elliot - The Musical

SCOTLAND
The Trafford Bank Hotel
Discovering Loch Ness - Part Two
Cawdor Castle - Part One
Cawdor Castle - Part Two

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