A few pics from my recent journey in Scotland

**lukeyrobertson** · 6th June 13, 08:40 PM

Here are a few pics from Scotland including one shot in Holland while the fields are in bloom. You will see images from: The Butt of Lewis, The Black House Village, the Callanish Standing Stones, Luskentyre Beach in Harris, Shiehallion Mountain in Perthshire, the Struan Church of the Clan Donnachaidh, the Scottish Crannog at Kenmore, the Cathedral at Dunkeld, some bolts of organic and ethically sourced tweed at Ardalanish Farms on the Ross of Mull, a photo or two of the Iona Abbey and St. Columba's Bay on the south shore of Iona. Truly, this was a wonderful pilgrimage. I met fabulous people all along the way at B&B's, on the train, on the ferry, in the bus, including a former fisherman, a dietician, a teacher of Gaelic, a waiter who did voice dubbs in Gaelic for the Xmen movie, our very own MacRobert and the kind folks at the Queensferry Priory Church.... the list goes on. I came a way with significant impressions of the wild and rocky craggs of the Highlands, the shimmering waters of Loch Rannoch, the spaciousness of Rannoch Station and Moor, the view at Queensview, wonderful tasty roast lamb, fine wine, a wee dram at Tobermory, not to mention the atmospheric Callanish Stones and Isle of Iona. I am grateful for the experience and thankful for the wonderful hospitality offered to me all along the way. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Some didn't post here, I'll add the rest in a following thread.

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**MacMillans son** · 6th June 13, 09:29 PM

Wow! Thanks for posting these. Beautiful subject and photography, well done. I have begun saving my pennies for a trip across, hopefully next year. After seeing these, I my have to start saving nickles too in order to shorten the timeline

**cessna152towser** · 7th June 13, 02:21 AM

Super pics. I always enjoy viewing photos of my home country as seen through the eyes of visitors. You even managed to visit the outer islands of Lewis and Harris which are islands which I have only ever seen from the air while en route to or from North America! On the other hand I know Tobermory and Mull really well as my work often took me there during the nineteen eighties.

**tulloch** · 7th June 13, 06:26 AM

Those are superb photos. Thanks.

**lukeyrobertson** · 7th June 13, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillans son

Wow! Thanks for posting these. Beautiful subject and photography, well done. I have begun saving my pennies for a trip across, hopefully next year. After seeing these, I my have to start saving nickles too in order to shorten the timeline

You are welcome! This was my first time in Scotland--a pilgrimage of sorts. I hope you are able to go sooner than later... 2014 will be a special year for Scotland.
Thank you for your good words. I'm happy you enjoyed the photos. D

**lukeyrobertson** · 7th June 13, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Super pics. I always enjoy viewing photos of my home country as seen through the eyes of visitors. You even managed to visit the outer islands of Lewis and Harris which are islands which I have only ever seen from the air while en route to or from North America! On the other hand I know Tobermory and Mull really well as my work often took me there during the nineteen eighties.

Good sir, I flew over Lewis and Harris coming and going from Canada and both times couldn't see a thing. I am glad to have been on the ground. The landscape is dramatic especially the way it differs from north Lewis to South Harris. I too appreciate the insights that visitors to my country offer through their eyes and experience. I am glad you enjoyed the photos. Scotland is strikingly beautiful and rich in contrasts. It was a privilege to be a visitor in your home country. Slàinte. D.

**Cecil** · 7th June 13, 08:59 AM

I hope you enjoyed Mull and Tobermory. Love that isle. Thanks for posting your pictures.

**Alan H** · 7th June 13, 02:48 PM

I want to see that crannog!

**Kilted Craanen** · 7th June 13, 03:21 PM

I love the fourth photo! Looks ace altogether.

**mookien** · 7th June 13, 10:14 PM

Capital photos - absolutely capital! Each and every one has something special in it. You certainly have the photographer's eye. Do you happen to know if that is the Crannog featured in the BBC series "A History of Scotland" presented by Neil Oliver? I'm especially drawn to the last one, because if I entered that portal, it would probably be my last one.

Thanks for sharing them with us.