Autumn in the Highlands 2009

[Darkislander]

Here's one for Alex again, just parked in the car park at the monument.



Another day takes us to the Caledonian Canal lock, filling ready for some boats to move through.

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Notice how the boats are not sailed through but pulled by rope. Looked hard work.




Our party had the choice of a day trip to either Sky or Rum. I chose Rum. Here's the view as we sail from Mallaig.

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The scenery just improved the whole journey over to the Isle of Rum. This is the "Sound of Rum"



This is how we got here. Glad the weather was good !

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Here's the view as you step off the boat.



Now, there's not a lot to do on Rum unless you like walking, bird watching etc as it is a national nature reserve. If that's not for you, you can pay a visit to Kinloch Castle. Built in 1897 for Sir George Bullough, a rich Lancastrian industrialist whose father bought Rum as a sporting estate.

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Here's a sneak peak inside.



And so, my 5 day visit draws to a close. As I look out of the hotel window on our last evening, I grabbed my camera to capture the sun set over the Isles.

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The following weekend break was to Braemar & Deeside. Look what's in Braemar.

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Here's me having a wee pose by the River Clunie.



A wee day trip followed.

[GG]

Beautifull pictures! They really make me longing for a trip to Scotland.

Greg