Friday, September 14, 2007

Catelynn's Scottish Adventure

We just got back from a 10 day trip to Scotland. Catelynn met many of her great uncles and aunts, cousins and most importantly her Great Granny and Great Grandad. We tok a couple of trips to introduce Catelynn to the beautiful scottish countryside. But enough words for now, here are the pictures.

Out and About in Glasgow



Between chasing the pigeons and listening to bagpipers in the streets Catelynn was never bored in Glasgow.

Great Granny and Great Grandad O'Lone



Catelynn met her Great Grandad O'Lone and Great Granny O'Lone for the first time. She loved listening to her Great Grandad play Amazing Grace on the harmonica and Great Granny " play" piano with her fingers and laughing together.

Off To the Highlands


To let Catelynn experience the great Scottish outdoors we booked a day tour to take us to the highlands. First stop was Loch Lomond.

Catelynn Meets a Highland Piper


One of the stops on the way to Glencoe was at a scenic stop where a piper was there to entertain.

On To Glencoe



We also saw Red Deer and then it was onto Glencoe, site of the famous Clan MacDonald massacre. Although it was sunny when we left Glasgow, by the time we got to Glencoe the clouds had rolled in and the mountains looked ominous. I personally prefer it this way. There's definitily a better " mood' with this kind of weather :)

The Hills Are Alive With Heather



Nothing is as beautiful as seeing the Scottish Mountains blanketed by purple heather. And Catelynn enjoyed plucking the heather as much as I enjoyed looking at it .