Leaving Inverness travelling south the first stop was Culloden, an insight into how men got themselves killed on the battlefield. The Jacovites charged through swamp and thick heather towards a well equiped and organised English army, they didn't stand a chance.
Just down the road to Aberdeen we stumbled across an abbey ay Kinloss where we found some NZ airmen graves (2nd WW stuff).
Stayed the night in Aberdeen at the Thistle, what a treat with swimming pool and a good breakfast.
The next morning we visited Dunnottar Castle, neat old ruins on a cliff top dating from 1100s but mostly from 15/1600s.
Mist was rolling in from the sea as we arrived (see photos). Next stop was Carnoustie golf course to see an Open venue, looks hard enough to play when placid, let alone when the wind is howling in off the North sea.
Edinburgh the next morning and walked the royal mile up to the castle. The outside grounds were all set up ready for the military tattoo. Edinburgh is a lovely city but a bit "brown". Went across the border the next morning and spent some time meandering through the Lakes District.
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