We just returned last week from our summer vacation in the Highlands. I went to the highlands - 15 years ago believe it or not - and to this date it is still some of the most beautiful landscape I have EVER seen. Scotland is larger than you think.. the Highlands are the Northern end of Scotland. You can get to the Southern tip of the Highlands in around 45 minutes from Glasgow however, we went NORTH. We took a 3 and a half hour train to Inverness (in the middle of the Highlands) where we were met by our Campervan rep. We then rented a campervan for what was supposed to be 5 days but turned into 7 (as she gave us a NICE discount to extend and we simply did not want to leave!). Our campervan had a stovetop (every night we made dinner in our van and took out a little table to eat), sink, fridge and a roll out bed - surprisingly comfy (even a baby bed). We leisurely drove around for 7 days and 6 nights - we camped where we found a cozy view spot on the side of the road - days full of very small towns, castles, the loch ness monster, sheep, hairy coos, views - views - and more views! These photos do not do the trip justice. It was simply AMAZING.
This was our camping spot the first night.
Ruby, the campervan and me.
Inside the camper van. The seat simply folded flat into a double bed. You actually could fully stand up inside of it.
Sheep crossing!
Eileen Donan Castle on the way to the Isle of Skye.
We stopped at a Folk Museum. This is the donation ticket office.
Not a bad life for cows on Skye.
Waking up in our PJ's after a night of camping.
Brent did an excellent job driving ON THE LEFT. Most roads were one lane - as in a 2 lane road with one lane which had designated 'passing' areas for you to pull over and let the other car pass in front of you. We also drove up a road called the 'Passage of Cattle' read about it here.. 2,500 feet up, single lane road, no barrier... a real nail biter! - below is someone else's video but you can just imagine Brent driving (below) ;-)
Even had time to stop at the Clan MacKenzie Castle!
Ruby loves the Highlands.
We went for a hike to view the Old Man of Storr.
Ruby playing by the water.
Another castle.
Cannot tell the sea from the sky. Simply amazing.
Now back to life in Glasgow. Brent is off for the summer officially. I have some work at a digital agency, based in London where I can work from home. Life is good.
