My portfolio of Scotland

[10mmauto]

The wife and I visited Scotland in 2007 and again in 2009. (Took a CIE tour each time and we were very happy.) gorgeous scenery and wonderful country. We liked Glasgow but loved Edinburgh. On the second tour we did the Highlands and Islands. Kind of got out in the boonies. It was great. One suggestion - if you like ruins, you have to see the Abbeys. Easy day trip out of Edinburgh. We hired a private guide for the day. Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Melrose and one other. Fascinating. I have pics of course if anyone's interested.

 

[GeorgiaHunter]

Great Photos!

Scotland is a beautiful country. I'd love to be able to visit there some day. My family "hails" from there many, many years ago, the Northumberland region. They came to the states before there were any states; 1669. Thanks for taking the time to post such great photos and sharing with everyone.

 

[Cyrano]

If you go by that auld kirk at night, don't say loudly "Weel danced, Cutty Sark" unless there's a stream nearby you can run over for safety.

 

[stonehorses]

1911Girl, Thank you for posting your photos. They are breathtaking!

 

[pawncop]

You have a wonderful talent from Above young lady. Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

[MarineSgtjimh]

Lovely photos. I too am a Scott. The family on my fathers side is from Inverness. Haven't been home in over 50 years but the memories of the last time live on brightly in my mind. (and some old 35mm slides that my dad took)
Than you for the memories

 

[Arik]

What part of Scotland would that be considered? I only know Scotland map by scotch. So...spayside, Islay, Island, Lowland, Highland, Campbeltown?

Although scotch isnt my go to liquor i do love a single malt, especially the smoky, peety, salty flavor of Isl.

This brings me to another question. While you have some beautiful photos of the country where are all the photos of the distillerys?

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[1911Girl]

Very nice photo's

I have a McBride in my family line. My wifes Mother's family is McInnis and Denny.

I am not sure what Castles should mean to me. Should they pretty? I do not know.

When the Roman's conquered England they built castles and Latin was spoken there. Our lawyers in this country still learn latin words. Over there Celtic was the language of the conquered. But there was Hadrian's Wall built to keep out the wild Scottish tribes up north. Where you are?

The language was Gaelic in Scotland and you are correct the wall was built to keep the tribes out because they could never conquer us.

English evolved to be the official language in Scotland over time with the people moving between Scotland/Ireland and England. Scotland has different cultures depending on where you are from the Gaelic spoken in the Highlands to the Celtic culture in the south and the Viking (nordic) in the Islands and north east. We also have ties to Gaelic Spain (Galicia) when the people settled in my country too.

 

[1911Girl]

What part of Scotland would that be considered? I only know Scotland map by scotch. So...spayside, Islay, Island, Lowland, Highland, Campbeltown?

Although scotch isnt my go to liquor i do love a single malt, especially the smoky, peety, salty flavor of Isl.

This brings me to another question. While you have some beautiful photos of the country where are all the photos of the distillerys?

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Where I come from (Strathclyde) which is the lowlands.

Strathclyde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Though my county is Renfrewshire which is the west coast a county that borders the county of Lanarkshire where the capital is Glasgow.

 

[Delos]

The language was Gaelic in Scotland and you are correct the wall was built to keep the tribes out because they could never conquer us.

English evolved to be the official language in Scotland over time with the people moving between Scotland/Ireland and England. Scotland has different cultures depending on where you are from the Gaelic spoken in the Highlands to the Celtic culture in the south and the Viking (nordic) in the Islands and north east. We also have ties to Gaelic Spain (Galicia) when the people settled in my country too.

I hear northern Britian still has the Danelaw. In practical terms what does that mean other than a bit of Danish culture.

 

[1911Girl]

I hear northern Britian still has the Danelaw. In practical terms what does that mean other than a bit of Danish culture.

In the north (Islands especially) of Scotland yes, there is a lot of "nordic" culture.