The Scottish say 'aye' with a hearty accent!

O Scotia! my dear, my native soil! For whom my warmest wish to heaven is sent; Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content.
~Robert Burns~

It is great to be updating my blog again. I have just been reading through my entries and can't believe I haven't written about Scotland. If I had to live anywhere else in the world, Scotland would have to be the place.

My first time to Scotland was in early September and just about a week after my tour with Topdeck. This time around I was going local. Haggis, the tour company, was going to show me around the home of bagpipes and short bread. After meeting Nic (our bus driver and tour guide) I instantly knew that this was going to be a great tour! She was funny, witty and clearly had a love for Scotland.

En route to the Scottish Highlands

Our first night was at a hostel in the form of a haunted castle. How cool is that? Not too many people can say they have stayed in a haunted castle! After dinner we went to a pub (as you do) and mingled with the locals. Later that night I was talking to one of the locals and was soon told that it was Rory McCann, a famoust actor.

The haunted castle

Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to this each day?

Although I was only there for a week, I saw plenty of things and am glad I had a chance to do so. If you ever go there you must go to the Highlands. The scenary is absolutely stunning and the people are really friendly.

Fort Augustus

Loch Ness

Isle of Skye

Eilean Donan Castle- as featured in the movie 'Made of Honour'

Along with the scenary, I met great people. Most of whom are on my facebook page.

I loved Scotland so much I ended up going with my sister about three months later for the Christmas Fair.