Our Scotland Brave Adventure!

[Princess Leia]

We'll be a week in/around Edinburgh and then a week in north Wales (my aunt lived there and we used to visit a lot when I was a kid). We're in the ballot to see Manchester United play on 9/14. Our fingers are crossed. If we don't get tickets, I've got to come up with a back up plan. My son said any soccer is better than no soccer.

Fingers crossed you'll get the tickets. It would be great to see Man U live. In the UK there's plenty of football to choose from. Things should be a lot quieter in Edinburgh by then.

 

[calypso726]

We drove into Portree and checked into the Cuillin Hills Hotel. It is so peaceful and beautiful here! The staff at the hotel is wonderful. Here is the room and the view from our room. How cool is that!

Our whisky tasting was very informative and entertaining!

 

[Cousin Orville]

Ha! "Malt" Disney. I love it!

 

[calypso726]

Today was the visit to Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, the hike on Quiraing, scone making and Ceilidh dancing. I nearly opted out of this to attend the Isle of Skye Highland games that were going on today. I went back and forth on which to do all day yesterday and up until this morning. I am SOOOOO glad that I chose to stick with the itinerary. Today was the most incredible, memorable experience for me. This trip has been incredibly amazing and today was the highlight for me.

There simply are no words to describe the majestic views on this hike. Breathtaking is not suitable enough a word. I literally had take reign and get my emotions under control and not let the tears flow over the sheer overwhelming beauty of it all. I am just so sorry that my words and pictures could never convey what I am trying to explain. Todays hike made my entire trip. It was simply magical. I didnt know this was what I was searching for on our trip to Scotland. Somehow my heart knew and somehow Disney figured it out.

Old Man of Storr

Kilt Rock

Hanne and Zoe our awesomesauce adventure guides

The hike on Quiraing. We were most lucky today. The sunny beautiful weather gods were on duty and the rainy chilly weather gods were visiting elsewhere. YAY!!! BONUS!!!!

Are we there yet???

For what it is worth, I am not a hiker or outdoorsy by any stretch of the imagination. Dont be intimated by the hike it is totally do-able. I did it and I am not in shape. I am asthmatic and left the inhaler on the bus. I live in Florida where it is flat and darn near close to sea level. I managed and if I would have had an asthma attack it would have been a small price to pay for what I got in return.

 

[calypso726]

Afterwards we headed for lunch at the Flodigarry Hotel and Flora MacDonalds cottage. She is the woman who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape capture after the battle of Culloden during the Jacobite uprising. She accomplished this by having him dress up as maiden.

The Ceilidh dancers were simply adorable. The youngest are 4 years old.

Dinner tonight was on our own. We ate here and the food was excellent!

 

[knewton64]

Just saw your TR
Looks wonderful!



I need to
Get caught up



Tho do initially have a ? 4 ya.
What was the weather like over there??






T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

 

[SingingMom]

Wonderful report! Really enjoying it.


I know what you mean about not being able to properly put into words the beauty and awe - that is exactly how I felt on our Germany ABD a few weeks ago! I kept saying ""but it is so BEAUTIFUL !!" I didn't know which way to look! Great feeling, isn't it?

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[friends with mickey]

Today was the visit to Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, the hike on Quiraing, scone making and Ceilidh dancing. I nearly opted out of this to attend the Isle of Skye Highland games that were going on today. I went back and forth on which to do all day yesterday and up until this morning. I am SOOOOO glad that I chose to stick with the itinerary. Today was the most incredible, memorable experience for me. This trip has been incredibly amazing and today was the highlight for me.

There simply are no words to describe the majestic of the views on this hike. Breathtaking is not suitable enough a word. I literally had take reign and get my emotions under control and not let the tears flow over the sheer overwhelming beauty of it all. I am just so sorry that my words and pictures could never convey what I am trying to explain. Today’s hike made my entire trip. It was simply magical. I didn’t know this was what I was searching for on our trip to Scotland. Somehow my heart knew and somehow Disney figured it out.

I understand what you are saying. It is the same way we cannot explain how much we are enjoying your trip report and we thank you and Wally for taking the time to share it all with us as it happens.

 

[Kez250]

We'll be a week in/around Edinburgh and then a week in north Wales (my aunt lived there and we used to visit a lot when I was a kid). We're in the ballot to see Manchester United play on 9/14. Our fingers are crossed. If we don't get tickets, I've got to come up with a back up plan. My son said any soccer is better than no soccer.

Everton are playing Chelsea at home that weekend too- not too far from N Wales

Sorry to hijack thread , but EPL is all my DS and DH are talking about at the moment

 

[calypso726]

Today was the trip to visit Urquhart Castle and canoe on Lochness in search of Nessie. I found out that Adventures by Disney is the only company that is allowed to launch off and canoe in front of Urquhart Castle. Pretty cool!

Canoeing on Lochness was an amazing experience. While I did not have a Nessie sighting I would say that many in our group felt her presence.

Afterwards we checked into the Kingsclub & Spa in Inverness
Here is our room

Here is the view

Dinner tonight was at the hotel and I had Haggis!!! I wasn't entirely sure what to expect I must say ... It was awesome!!!

 

[calypso726]

Just saw your TR
Looks wonderful!



I need to
Get caught up



Tho do initially have a ? 4 ya.
What was the weather like over there??






T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

From what I have been told you can have all 4 seasons in the same day! I would say that is accurate. Unpredictable so plan for anything.

Wonderful report! Really enjoying it.


I know what you mean about not being able to properly put into words the beauty and awe - that is exactly how I felt on our Germany ABD a few weeks ago! I kept saying ""but it is so BEAUTIFUL !!" I didn't know which way to look! Great feeling, isn't it?

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

It certainly is! I would love to do the Germany trip!

I understand what you are saying. It is the same way we cannot explain how much we are enjoying your trip report and we thank you and Wally for taking the time to share it all with us as it happens.

I am glad you are enjoying the trip report Mike! I will do my best to keep posting as we go.

 

[sayhello]

OK, I have to admit, the only parts of Scotland I've been to (decades ago!) were Edinburgh and Loch Ness. I had *no* idea Scotland was so gorgeous!!! Wow. Just Wow!

Sayhello

 

[calypso726]

OK, I have to admit, the only parts of Scotland I've been to (decades ago!) were Edinburgh and Loch Ness. I had *no* idea Scotland was so gorgeous!!! Wow. Just Wow!

Sayhello

The pictures do not do this country justice. I have to keep reminding myself to breathe! Just when I have seen one stunning sight along comes another which makes the last one pale in comparison.

 

[SingingMom]

The pictures do not do this country justice. I have to keep reminding myself to breathe! Just when I have seen one stunning sight along comes another which makes the last one pale in comparison.

Just like Germany! I finally just took a deep breath and LOOKED - camera caught some, but my heart caught the rest!!

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[tufbuf]

What a wonderful trip report! I am so looking forward to our Scotland ABD next year!! You are so fortunate for having so many photos with the both of you!

Thanks for EVERYTHING!!!

 

[knewton64]

and the rest of yer TR.....


LOVE IT!!
(I am up to about page 3)



The plane ride over there had to had been just FAB
Glad 2 c that u r having fun.




T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

 

[rebeccam31]

I am so glad you are doing this. The pictures are stunning. Cannot wait for it to be my turn!

 

[disneydeb8]

"There simply are no words to describe the majestic of the views on this hike. Breathtaking is not suitable enough a word. I literally had take reign and get my emotions under control and not let the tears flow over the sheer overwhelming beauty of it all. I am just so sorry that my words and pictures could never convey what I am trying to explain. Today’s hike made my entire trip. It was simply magical. I didn’t know this was what I was searching for on our trip to Scotland. Somehow my heart knew and somehow Disney figured it out."

(forgive my poor attempt at Quote when the post was so long)

I have to say Terry, being a true Scotsman thru and thru, you are giving a lovely portrayal of the rugged.... yet peaceful beauty of Scotland that makes grown men cry. You "get it" --- and its endearing to witness the emotional aspect of how Scotland can move you so profoundly.

There just is no place on this earth that can compare ---

THIS is why her history is full of heroes that willingly fought to their deaths to protect her.

Many, many thanks for taking the time to share this --- you are captivating an audience!

 

[calypso726]

What a wonderful trip report! I am so looking forward to our Scotland ABD next year!! You are so fortunate for having so many photos with the both of you!

Thanks for EVERYTHING!!!

Thank you. I am glad you are enjoying the day by day play by play. I am thrilled to have all of these pics of the two of us together. However, that it mostly due to our wonderful ABD guides Zoe and Hanneke. They do go out of their way to make sure pictures are taken with their camera and yours at each spot. I have also seen them gladly take pictures of families when asked at any point. They go out of their way to make the trip fun and memorable, both while you are with them and to reflect on in pictures afterwards.

and the rest of yer TR.....


LOVE IT!!
(I am up to about page 3)



The plane ride over there had to had been just FAB
Glad 2 c that u r having fun.




T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

We are having a blast! The plane ride over was certainly a new experience for the both of us.

I am so glad you are doing this. The pictures are stunning. Cannot wait for it to be my turn!

You are going to love this trip!!!! I don't want it to end!!!

"There simply are no words to describe the majestic of the views on this hike. Breathtaking is not suitable enough a word. I literally had take reign and get my emotions under control and not let the tears flow over the sheer overwhelming beauty of it all. I am just so sorry that my words and pictures could never convey what I am trying to explain. Todays hike made my entire trip. It was simply magical. I didnt know this was what I was searching for on our trip to Scotland. Somehow my heart knew and somehow Disney figured it out."

(forgive my poor attempt at Quote when the post was so long)

I have to say Terry, being a true Scotsman thru and thru, you are giving a lovely portrayal of the rugged.... yet peaceful beauty of Scotland that makes grown men cry. You "get it" --- and its endearing to witness the emotional aspect of how Scotland can move you so profoundly.

There just is no place on this earth that can compare ---

THIS is why her history is full of heroes that willingly fought to their deaths to protect her.

Many, many thanks for taking the time to share this --- you are captivating an audience!

I am glad to know that you are enjoying the trip report. I never would have imagined that I would have been moved so strongly and on such a deep level. I love this country. I will most certainly come back again.

I will be posting today's adventure report when we get back from dinner sometime tonight.

 

[SnowhiteHeather]

I LOVE reading reports and this one is by far one of my favorites! These pictures are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!