Hi all
Sorry ,silly me, I sent blog before finished
So some added info. Series of locks we saw were at Fort Augusta,joining Caledonian canal ot Loch Ness. We somehow missed the bigger series of locks at Fort William known as Neptunes Staircase so pleased we got a chance to watch boats going through at F.A.
1st photo is taken at Callender Battlefields at Clencoe where some highland battle fought.
2nd- Our oh-so-squeezy Citroen Picasso (DIesel Turbo!!)
1st photo is taken at Callender Battlefields at Clencoe where some highland battle fought.
2nd- Our oh-so-squeezy Citroen Picasso (DIesel Turbo!!)
Interesting trip here from Stirling. Stops at Wishaw for Eileen to find her older sisters grave,she died at 6 weeks old in1952. Found grave in huge cemetery with help from very helpful custodian. Very emotional for Eileen as she truly believed couldn't be found.Took flowers and a card.So pleased for her she got to see it. Then onto Lockerbie memorial. Not something on my to-do'list but....each to their own.
Bade 'bonnie Scotland farewll at Gretna Green, didn't bother with a stop there.
Saw more glorious villages and scenery before driving into more Highland country. Drove through amazing hills and over steep mountain pass called "The Struggle' to get here, thanks to Navman(really a woman! )and her great sense of direction when byways chosen!!
We arrrived at our gorgeous B&B at Ambleside at 5.30, and we were welcomed by host, Tim,ever-the joker.Reminds me of my sisters hubbie Paul, very quick witted.
Better get ready to go out. More another day. Hugs from us both J&D
Photos above
1. Was of Falkirk wheel, an amazing feat of engineering that lifts boats from one lower canal, Forth and Clyde up to ? can't remember. You should Google it.
2. Lock system at Fort Augusta, very interesting watching boats being raised from Loch Ness into Caledonian Canal.
3. Wallace memorial in Stirling.
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