RTW Trip – Scotland

RTW Trip – Scotland

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One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far on our trip is that we were crazy to think we only needed 5 days in Scotland, one of the great loves of my life.

Edinburgh

Our time in Edinburgh was mainly divided into 2 activities: hiking around Holyrood Park and wandering all around the city proper. For those who don’t know, Holyrood Park is an absurd park right on the edge of the city with amazing views from the top.

Holyrood Park from below.
Holyrood Park from below.
The view from Holyrood Park.
The view from Holyrood Park.
Arcadiy is a mountain goat.
Arcadiy is a mountain goat.

It turned out our last night in Edinburgh was also the last day of the Edinburgh International Festival. This meant we got to watch their amazing fireworks concert. Holyrood Park is where we decided to watch since we had some great views of the castle.

Now, for more pictures of wandering around Edinburgh.

The view from Calton Hill.
The view from Calton Hill.
Walking along the riverfront in Edinburgh.
Walking along the riverfront in Edinburgh.
The queen's residence in Edinburgh.
The queen’s residence in Edinburgh.

After Edinburgh, we took the West Highland Train to Mallaig. The line is best known for the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by Harry Potter.

Harry Potter bridge!
Harry Potter bridge!

But the rest of the ride is gorgeous too.

On the West Highland Line to Mallaig.
On the West Highland Line to Mallaig.
On the West Highland Line to Mallaig.
On the West Highland Line to Mallaig.

Mallaig

I have always wanted to stay at a B&B in a small Scottish town, so we stayed at the Heatherlea B&B in Mallaig.

A pig lives outside the B&B. This dog wants to be his friend.
A pig lives outside the B&B. This dog wants to be his friend.
It has a trail that leads to this beautiful lake. With cows.
It has a trail that leads to this beautiful lake. With cows.
And this view.
And this view.
And this breakfast.
And this breakfast.

All of Mallaig was the best. We walked up and down the coast, even to the next town, and hiked some hills in the wind and rain.

The beach by Morar in low tide.
The beach by Morar in low tide.
A house in Morar with beautiful vines.
A house in Morar with beautiful vines.
Hiking up and through the hills.
Hiking up and through the hills.
View from the top.
View from the top.
We love this house. Future retirement home?
We love this house. Future retirement home?
It even has steam trains. What more could a person want in a town?
It even has steam trains. What more could a person want in a town?

You can view the rest of my Scotland photos here.

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