One of the longer tours I took was a two night, three day trip to the Isle of Skye. The drive from Glasgow to Skye was an adventure itself with many stops along the way. And it was on this drive that I finally fulfilled my life-long dream of seeing highland cows!
One stop was Eilean Donan Castle, an iconic castle used in various films and featured on postcards. While here, I learned the reason that the majority of Scottish castles are in ruins. There was a time period where Scotland and England were engaged in warfare, and the English armies would destroy the castles they left behind so that the Scott’s couldn’t use them as defense later. It is a shame to see such magnificent structures in ruins, but the history contained in these locations is awe-inspiring.
Skye was beautiful. We stayed in Portree, the capital town of the isle. While there, we visited souvenir shops, ate too many fish and chips, and hiked the Old Man of Storr. We were lucky enough to have good weather on the day of our hike- it wasn’t cloudy or foggy – so we were able to see for miles in every direction. It was a bit of a steep hike (so make sure you’re ready for it), but the views make it more than worth it.
On our way back to Glasgow, we stopped at Kilt Rock. Some say the rock is shaped like a kilt (hence the name), but I couldn’t see it. However, it was a pretty rock with a gorgeous waterfall.
Participating in tours is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. It was on this trip that I met the girls who would become very good friends and future traveling companions.
– Isabella