Autumn in the Highlands 2009

[Darkislander]

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 !

[Darkislander]

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.

[Darkislander]

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.

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To finish we visited the Linn of Dee. See how the water has carved it's way through the rock over the years.



Thanks for watching. Our last photo opportunity at the Cairngorm National Park.
Cheerio.

[GG]

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

Greg

[JolyStNicholas]

Words just can't express how lovely your pictures are. It was Autumn on me last trip to Scotland and your photo's remind me of what a Grand time we had.

Thank you so much for sharing your outing and photo's with us. Keep them coming, as always they are most welcome.