"Scotland" Scotland by naruto

Scotland Travel Guide: 14,126 reviews and 25,725 photos

Castle Trail in Scotland

Scotland has so many things about it that makes it so unique. It ain't just its 8000 years old history, its magnificent castles, its bagpipes and kilt, the tartan or even HAGGIS!

It's probably the warmth and easy nature of the Scottish people that we met on our trip who made it such a true pleasure for us. :)

My friend, a true castle-holic, had always wanted to visit Scotland. So since 1998, we had spoken of it. But ultimately we didn't just talk of it but actually got our act together and did it.

It's actually a sort of The Castle Route of Scotland for us, and even though we didn't have that many vacation leave, we still manage to squeeze in, in 2 weeks, some great ones - Tantallon, Dunnottar, Kilchurn, Stalker; and some touristy ones - Urquhart, Eilean Donan, etc. But they were all impressive.

And me? I developed a strange obsession for the Highland Cow. Hek hek.

I am still updating my Scotland page, believe it or not.

Picture of Stalker Castle taken while enroute between Fort William, where we based ourselves, and Loch Awe where we went to seek out Kilchurn Castle.

Spean Bridge, Commando Memorial

Thanks to all who helped me identify this monument! :)

Unknown

I can't remember which loch. If anyone can identify this, please help. I think it is loch awe, but it has been 4 years....

Pros and Cons

Pros:Intriguing, violent history of clans and kings. Magnificent castles and lochs. Friendly people
Cons:That overexposed thing called Nessie

Last visit to Scotland: Sep 2000
Intro Updated Jun 27, 2005
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Reviews (13)

Urquhart Castle Things to Do (6)

This was the most commercialized, touristy castle I visited. And it wasn't as grand or as impressive as some others we... more travel advice

Inverness Castle - Looks more like a... Tourist Traps (1)

Inverness Castle sits on a small hill overlooking the River Ness. At first sight, it was a disappointment. Situated in... more travel advice

Dunvegan Castle Things to Do (6)

Dunvegan Castle is the seat of the Clan of MacLeod for 80 years. It is still a family residence, and compared to most of... more travel advice

Eilean Donan Castle Things to Do (6)

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BluBluBlu Aug 25, 2005 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

Super Scotland tour Naruto! Great travelogues too! Happy travels, Blu
MickeyTheFixer Jun 2, 2005 at 9:39 AM Report Abuse

The unknown monument is definitely Spean Bridge Commando Memorial.Have a look at: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/speanbridge/
Lubok Feb 28, 2005 at 4:31 AM Report Abuse

Super - Puper !!! Pizdato !!!!
GillianMcLaughlin Jan 10, 2005 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

Hi Naruto. Brilliant! Brilliant! Love your tips and your photos. I think your unknown monument is at Spean Bridge, just north west of Fort William - it's a war memorial if it is.
MalenaN Sep 28, 2004 at 9:15 AM Report Abuse

I have never been to Scotland but hope to go there one day. It looks so beautiful! Your trip seems to have been a wonderful one and your tips are great!
dsantosh Jul 21, 2004 at 3:14 AM Report Abuse

Great page and information.
diver-x Feb 19, 2004 at 8:02 PM Report Abuse

Great tips here! Thanks for the info!
prleprle Oct 13, 2003 at 11:32 AM Report Abuse

Very helpfull accomodation infor. Great photos too :)
CdnJane Jun 15, 2003 at 7:19 PM Report Abuse

Great info on Castles... look forward to seeing more of your pics and descriptions.