Aberdeen the Granite City

Aberdeen is in the North East of Scotland & is called the granite city because most of the buildings are made of grey granite.

Slains Castle

Slains castle is now in ruins but was where Brams Stoker got his inspiration for 'Dragula'. We explored the castle with my cuz Leah & sis Heather.

Scone Palace

Scone Palace is where all the kings of Scotland were crowned on the famous 'stone of destiny'. Fabulously preserved palace near Perth in Scotland.

The Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel was designed to make moving from one canal to another easier. We went up the wheel in a boat to the top canal, through a tunnel then returned down the wheel. An amazing piece of engineering by a Scotsman.

Going up the wheel.

The canal at the top.

Through the tunnel.

This photo shows how the wheel operates.

The Kelpies.

A double noughart slider ice cream-yum yum!!

The Isle of Mull

Stunning scenery & quaint old buildings. Enjoy the pics. I drove on one lane roads with pull-over bays to let cars pass.

Going over on the ferry.

The other side where we docked.

A real Scotish thistle.

Tobermory on the Isle of Mull.

Yummy, scrummy lobster- in NZ crayfish.

Along the waterfront of the harbour were colourful buildings.

Stunning scenery.

Duart Castle.

Climbing the castle stairs.

Return trip from Fishnish. Check out the Gaelic welcome.

Disembarking.