Bonnee Scotland

Christian and I made a Detour from Paris and went to Ireland and Scotland ( a mere 2 Hour Flight from Paris ) to let him see his Heritage in Scotland.

Ireland was extremely Scenic and green, especially Blarney. We travelled from Blarney to Cork, then down to County Kerry.

Next day caught the Train to Belfast, and stayed over night in Larne. Then we caught the Ferry from Belfast to Stranraer in Ayeshire, Scotland. It was quite Emotional for Christian seeing Scotland for the first time arising out of the Mists. We travelled by Bus to Ayr and stayed in a Charming old Scottish Hotel called "The Station Hotel" which was nearly 200 years old.

We collected a Rental Car and proceeded to Alloway to see 'Robert Burns', the famous Scottish Poet's birth place. We saw the Cottage and the Brig a doon.

Consulting our Map, we headed for Loch Lomond - Home of the Buchanan Clan.

We stayed in a charming old Hotel in Luss ( on the Banks of Loch Lomond ) called "The Colquhoun Arms Hotel", which was 400 years old and apparently inhibited by Ghosts. It was where the famous English series 'The High Road' was Filmed.

Arose bright and early the next day, and travelled the length of Loch Lomond which was 23 Miles ( the largest and most beautiful Lake in Scotland ). It's beauty was Heart rending, and just made your Heart sing ! We then travelled to "Buchanan Castle" which is set in the 'Buchanan Castle Golf Club' which is in Drymen, east of Loch Lomond. It is now owned by the Duke of Montrose. We stayed in the "Buchanan Arms Hotel" ( even with Buchanan Tartan carpets ).

We also visited the Buchanan Church and the Buchanan School. One famous Buchanan 'George Buchanan' tutored Mary, Queen of Scots, and he has a huge Monument dedicated to him by the people of Killearn. So proud of our Buchanan Scottish Heritage, they are such warm friendly people the Scots.

The Buchanan motto: "I prefer the Brave"

Bye Heather xx