Over one hundred miles from any other principal Scottish settlement and with a population of around 50,000, Inverness is the only city in the Highlands. It's a good base for day-trips and a jumping-off point for many of the more remote parts of the region. Though boasting few conventional sights, the city's setting on the banks of the River Ness is appealing.
Packing and Boston Logan Airport Today is the day my mom and I are leaving for Scotland for a nineteen day vacation! I took today off of work and I ...
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Packing and Boston Logan Airport Today is the day my mom and I are leaving for Scotland for a nineteen day vacation! I took today off of work and I spent it running around like mad! I dislocated my elbow on August 1st in an ATV accident so this will be an interesting trip. I am just out of the Bledsoe brace that I had to wear 24/7 and now my arm is weak and sore and I have to be careful not to lift anything heavy. Since I usually carry and lift both my luggage and my mom’s this will be a challenge. I also have a Dynasplint to wear at night to try to stretch my elbow so I can regain full extens...
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Thought I'd write a little about Stirling and the wonderful Castle we toured. So much history here, William Wallace (Braveheart) fought the famous ...
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Thought I'd write a little about Stirling and the wonderful Castle we toured. So much history here, William Wallace (Braveheart) fought the famous battle at Stirling Bridge just a few blocks down the road from here. and Robert the Bruce fought haqrd to capture this castle. Glad thatnI did some studying before our trip now it all comes alive! P)eole are very nice except for one young kid who (when I asked him where I could find a little store to buy drinks) ntold me to "f.. k off!" So I politely went about my way,, but since I was alone (Garry was in the room watching futball!) it sort of throu...
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