I added 5 new posts today that will be a treat for your eyes Hope you get to see them!!

Aha, More Treats from Edinburgh and Stirling.. Ah, Stirling ! MY favorite of All!

Our first Edinburgh photo  was taken as we awaited the Hop ON Hop Off Bus!!

My primary interest in Edinburgh was the old section... So  our first stop was  on Canongate  the lower section of the Royal Mile.  

I was off to find the Bake House Close..    and a family shot  at one of the filming  shots  from the Outlander series. 

This very ancient looking architecture was perfect for the Print Shop where Claire found Jamie following Culloden! 

Soon it was  time to  find lunch.  We knew  we wanted the Larder of Edinburgh,  but for me,  and my walking stick it was  a Royal climb!

It was  off of 

High Street  another section of the Royal Mile!

We parted ways  after this and the kids got some  lovely shots of the city and the castle!

ON the last day in Dunkeld  We girls  minus  Leila who  went  to see golf with the men,    took in Stirling Castle! 

I was thrilled and a bit anxious.  I was  somewhat  tired  but  so  wanting to see it  that I  laid that aside and determined to   do what  it took to  see it all!

Stirling is more central  in Scotland  and considered  the lowlands      it was a gorgeous day and     the ride was  exceptional!

soon the caste  was in view  and  it was    amazing!

  we drove up and up  through the village  

and finally  drove out to the car park and there  last the castle before us!

This was just one section.   The castle  is  huge and  beautiful! 

It took a while  of walking across large cobble stones to  gt inside the first  quiet zone.  and out of the outer Bailey which was crawling with  visitors!. AS I sat there I realized I had to woman up and  tackle that large  staircase before me  if I was  going to enjoy my visit!

Thankfully  there were not a lot of  folks around  so I    took my time and soon I was   standing at the top! Amanda took this photo  when I came down later  in the  day. She wanted me to remember  how I tackled my dragon!

but look what I would have missed!

 the gorgeous  inner chambers of the queen and king!

  the Upper Gardens!>>

the view

J

Then  down    within the castle walls were the lower gardens.  absolutely  gorgeous!

M

as we left,  Robert the  Bruce    heralded us with his sword!

 

Can you Handle more Treats!

 There are photos from St. Andrews and  Glamis Castle  !

Most of the wonders of the highlands were enjoyed from our home base at Duncraig Castle!  It was so hard to leave this gorgeous lodging and private home of our gracious hosts

While the men enjoyed  St. Andrews and the British Open

Rory!

                                     The guys had great seats. On the ground.

We girls   ventured to tea at glass..   Amanda and the girls  roamed the gardens while I took bit of  siesta and met a lovely friend from Yorkshire who was also  taking her  rest.. at the castle!

Earlier we had  passed the cup and had a lovely teatime!