"Scotland - my Favourite" Scotland by elgin99

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

Grampian mountains

My first contact with Scotland? The cause was to get away from all at home, to get a rest. I visited a friend who lived there since many years. He had a hunting travel company. So the first place was Enochdue, Dirnanean, Perthshire.
My hobby at that time (the hunt - special album) led me often come back, also to Blackhills, Elgin, Morayshire.
Later I travelled together with my children, and got to know new friends.

In this country started my movie profession, I got the first assignment. I would like to write this comments with my native language. Then I could describe it better what I felt during my visits there.

This country means not "only kilts and whisky", like so many people told when they came back to Germany. (I like Islay Malt of course :) ) Alba means for me great history, strength, vastness, light and colors. Silence, peace and nature. Rain, snow and clouds.

Every time when I was a guest in Scotland I got back patience, special views for my eyes and calm for the heart.

The moon over the Highlands was another moon. Why? I don´t know, it was so. And never in Germany I "felt" true silence like first time in Dirnanean.

Glen Lyon

Lyon River

It´s such a beautiful route. Long time we met no one people, rarely a car. Only the voices of nature, animals and fantastic light accompanied out tour. I love that place and one time I´ll return there, I am sure!

The Animals

The stag - the talk

At one house in this valley, lonesome. Both, woman and stag. Lonesome? You must only visit one another...

That one stag took the food out of the hands by woman. It was a free living red deer. Deers often come down to the valleys in early spring. Along the road back from Braemar to Dirnanean we could watch ca. thousand red deers during the last light of the day. It was a georgious scenery.

Pros and Cons

Pros:nature scenery, history and lovely people
Cons:only one, the food
In a nutshell:If you want get your heart full with love and peace, go there!

Last visit to Scotland: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Jul 16, 2006
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Reviews (42)

Around Elgin Off The Beaten Path (7)

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Darnethills, glamour holiday house Hotels (6)

It is a luxurious house for holidays. Self catering or full catering possible. Did pictures and can recommend it... more travel advice

Gatehouse in Glen Lyon Hotels (6)

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Dirnanean Estate and Garden Off The Beaten Path (7)

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Comments (21)

sirenetta99 Mar 31, 2009 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

For goodness' sake get your history right. The misled leader of the troops at Glencoe was Captain ROBERT Campbell.
nickandchris Jul 24, 2007 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic overview of Scotland. You have certainly seen a great deal. We are off to Torridon and Applecross in our motorhome in Aug. but I don't think we'll attempt the steep pass.
margaretvn Jun 10, 2007 at 12:57 AM Report Abuse

enjoyed your page and views. Glencoe is another wonderful area to watch deer
mtncorg Jun 6, 2007 at 12:33 PM Report Abuse

Lots of nice travels here and a whole lot of castles! Slainte!
JessH Mar 27, 2007 at 5:48 AM Report Abuse

Excellenet page here with great historical info & beautiful pictures! Mein Verlobter ist Schotte... ich hoffe, dass er mich bald mal in die Highlands "verschleppt".. haha! Vielleicht klappts naechstes Jahr mit einem Trip nach Alba :-) Jess
Luchonda Mar 23, 2007 at 7:23 PM Report Abuse

Thx for sharing this beautiful landscapes and experience in Scotland.
scottishvisitor Mar 8, 2006 at 2:17 PM Report Abuse

Haven't seen you around for a long time! Happy Travels
budapest8 Jan 18, 2006 at 12:26 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures, info and tips! You might find my family tree Travelogue interesting if you love history.:*¨`*:·~My§ticÄl~·:*.隐形的 ღ (~_~)♫♫" TIM
iandsmith Dec 18, 2005 at 4:44 PM Report Abuse

Useful tips, evocative photos,well done. Back for more, how sad more people don't see these lovely pics.
johngayton Jul 19, 2005 at 7:00 PM Report Abuse

Hi I come from Rosyth, I can agree with you. I left Rosyth 30 years ago and have found no reason to return. However if you do go back to Fife, visit the small fishing villages, St Monans, Aberdour.....there are so many nice places, but not Rosyth!