Scotland – part IV {going out with a bang} – The Bright Side of The Road

Happy Thursday, friends! Today’s post is our #tbt for the week, since Scotland feels like ages ago. Can I go back already? Like, yesterday? Our last two days were filled with travel, incredible sights, great food/wine, and guns. Yes, guns. At last! We spent an entire morning shooting skeet, and really enjoyed it.

But first, we left Culloden and headed south down Loch Ness to visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle and dip our toes in Loch Ness. The castle dates back to the 13th century and, despite its state of disrepair, did not disappoint. Situated right on Loch Ness, it was blustery and beautiful. Loch Ness was pretty chilly too! And sadly, no, I did not spy Nessie…. Until next time, Nessie…

Nessie? Are you out there?

After warming my toes back up, it was back in the car- this time driving west towards Isle of Skye to Dornie for a tour of Eilean Donan Castle. It was a long, windy, narrow, long road getting there, but worth the travel time. The castle is in great shape, having been rebuilt several times since the 6th century. It has been featured in quite a few films, including James Bond: The World Is Not Enough in 1999, and is really a pretty sight.

Heading south again towards Fort William, we arrived a few hours later at Inverlochy Castle, our digs for the night. And OH MAN LET ME TELL YOU. This place is awesome. I could have stayed here forever. Like, lived there. With an incredible game room, ridiculously good food and wine – and scotch, of course – and more activities than you know what to do with, this is the place to go. {Charlie- this is where I tried haggis!} Despite trying to schedule a fly fishing excursion, we only had time to shoot skeet before it was time for me to fly home. I must say, though, it was so much fun, and the perfect way to end the trip. Alex MacDonald with Achnacarry Sporting & Country Pursuits is the go-to guy at Inverlochy for outdoor fun. He was so nice, and I think he really enjoyed having a group of shooters who knew what they were doing! After a few practice shots, Mom sat back with the camera and got some really good shots of us shooting. I am so grateful to have photos of such a fun day.