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Talisker Distillery
We had lunch the most lovely little place called The Hungry Gull in Staffin. Staffin is about a 15 minute drive north of Old Man of Storr; exit the Old Man of Storr car park and take a left. Be sure to check the hours in advance because there may be limited hours during the…
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Old Man of Storr
We started the morning with breakfast at the AirBnB and killed a little time hoping the weather might clear up a bit. It is Scotland and it rains here … a lot. But that’s what waterproof shoes and rain gear are for! Rain or shine, we are taking in the Old Man of Storr today.…
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Scenic Driving to Isle of Skye
We are departing Inverness to spend the next couple days in Isle of Skye and have booked an AirBnB in Portree. Portree is just under a three hour drive from Inverness and it is a lot of winding roads so beware for anyone who gets carsick. We decided to make a couple stops to help…
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Scotch, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns
Back in the van, we made our way to The Singleton Distillery. The distillery has a long history and has gone by a couple different names, I think due to various changes and business mergers over time. Much of their product is aged in American oak barrels, lending a sweetness and nuttiness to the flavor…
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Nessie Spotting at Loch Ness & Hairy Coos!
Today is going to be a whirlwind touring day! We have booked a full day tour with Happy Tours – Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness Tours. Driving on the opposite side of the car and the opposite side of the road isn’t hard and it is fun, but it requires full attention and it is…
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Edinburgh to Isle of Skye
The four of us took the bus to Waverly Train Station this morning to pick up our rental car for the next part of our adventure. R and I dropped a couple bags off at Excess Baggage inside the station to pick up when we return. Since the four of us are going to be…
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Scottish Parliament and a Happy Birthday from Chef Gordon Ramsay
The Scottish Parliament building is directly across the street from the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The return of a Scottish Parliament in Scotland was warmly welcomed but the building itself has been the source of both political and public ire. Original estimates projected a cost between £10 million and £40 million. Spanish architect Enric Miralles’s design…
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Live like Royalty at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
We had breakfast at the AirBnB consisting of meat pies I purchased from W Christie Family Butchers. W Christie is a charming butcher shop just down the street from where we are staying. They offer a variety of meats, in traditional butcher fashion, as well as jams, jellies, and oils. My personal favorite, though, are…
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Walking through time at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is incredible! Unlike some castles which require more imagination to envision how they would look a few hundred years ago, Edinburgh Castle remains intact and there is much to see here. I suggest booking tickets in advance and allowing a good three hours to properly see everything, more in summer months with heavier…
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Scottish Design Exchange and Edinburgh Gin
The Scottish Design Exchange is a must visit for excellent Scottish souvenirs! I stumbled across this gem in my research for the trip and it did not disappoint. Located on George Street, SDE is a short walk from Edinburgh Old Town and the Royal Mile. The storefront is a co-op-like take on retail in which…
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