Lochalsh Village at sunset. Hotel in the foreground, the toll-free Skye Bridge in the background.
I love this picture, looking through the different layers. Awesome lighting, this time of day.
Author Laura J. Jones
Dryburgh Abbey, Scotland – Part 2
Dryburgh Abbey is a wonderfully preserved ruin, and one of four major abbeys in the area, including Melrose, Jedburgh, and Kelso. However, it is the only one of the four that can claim the honor of being Sir Walter Scott’s final resting place.
Scott’s final resting place is very near his home, Abbotsford. It is well worth visiting for any number of reasons, but seeing the beauty here is reason enough.
Dryburgh Abbey, Scotland – Part 1
Many historic abbey ruins can be found all over Great Britain. But Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most photogenic and romantic of the ruins.
Super, great pictures everywhere you look. I love all the different shades and colors in the stonework, and then that vivid green grass is really something, too!
Kintyre of Scotland
Kintyre is a narrow peninsula in western Scotland. Its principal city is Campbeltown. To be honest, we wouldn’t have normally chosen to go to Campbeltown, but we still had some time before we had to fly back home, and so we were looking for places to drive to. We had visited Mull, Iona, and Skye on a previous trip, so decided to drive down Kintyre.
A storm was coming in that night, so we were able to see some dramatic tidal action.
Campbeltown
All in all, it was a very pleasant drive, and nice to view a section of Scotland, previously unseen. If we had it to do over again, we definitely would choose to do it, again. A perfectly lovely experience.
Random Pic of the Month (October)
Changing Colors on the Dalemain Estate in Northwest England.
Robert Burns’ Hometown (Alloway) – Part 3
The Robert Burns Monument and Memorial Gardens are located in the village of Alloway, in western Ayrshire.
It is in a prominent position, overlooking the village on one side, and the River Doon on the other.
It is worthwhile walking up the steps to the Monument itself, for the views, and of course, great details of Burns, himself.
Robert Burns’ Hometown (Alloway) – Part 2
Alloway, the hometown of poet Robert Burns, has several prominent fixtures within this sweet and quiet town.
My personal favorite, however, is the Bridge of Doon, or Brig o’ Doon.
It’s literally an old bridge over the River Doon, but it is in such a gorgeous setting, over a beautiful river, in sight of a gentle village, and below the Robert Burns Monument, it is just a wonderful piece of historic beauty.
This is our third visit to this particular bridge. We’ve brought family with us to see it, and stopped to enjoy it on our own. There’s just something about it.
View from the near side.
View from the front.
Off one side of the bridge.
Off the other side.
View from the far side of the bridge.
This bridge is the one featured in Robert Burns’ poem, Tam o’ Shanter. Lots of character, and plenty of charm!
Next up:
Part III: Robert Burns Monument
