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A beautiful day in Scotland. Great countryside vistas and we stopped at some distillery’s. In Dornoch tonight staying in quaint Dornach Castle. Just a wonderful experience. Dinner is ordered and having a venison dish and gals partridge. Thanks for report and post.

Visited Saint Magnus church in Kirkwall before taking ferry to mainland. Made a quick stop at the Northern most part of United Kingdom and Scotland. Spending the night in Wick, Scotland at a old but quaint Hotel Mackay.located on shortest street in the world; they claim? Saw some old castle ruins and experienced some sheep roadblocks along the way. Had a tasting at Old Pultney Distillery. Good times.

Kirkwall, Scotland definitely a popular cruise port. We have had a cruise ship in port all three days. Leaving on ferry later to start our Northeast Scotland touring.

Thanks everyone! Just a negative test away and making the cruise a reality!🤞🙏

Last day in Orkney and it was a day of visiting some ancient sights several over 5,000 years old. Rain alluded us today and even had a wee interval of sunshine. Different topography but beautiful with green pasture lands and rugged coastline. Tomorrow it’s back on the ferry and touring Northeast Scotland. Thanks for the report and will read post later.

Good afternoon or evening. We took the ferry to Orkney today on a cold and rainy dismal day. We did visit the chapel the Italian POW’s built in World War II. Churchill’s barrier to block U Boats from entering harbor and visited a couple of distillery’s to warm up and for medicinal purposes. Right now from our lodging in the Kirkwall Hotel we are watching Island Princess sail away from harbor. We will be staying here for a couple of nights so it will be nice to not have a bag drag in the morning. Not many photos today and internet is real slow. We will be heading for a libation and dinner. Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for the report and post.

Due to WiFi issues I’m late to the party! Experienced a beautiful day of touring Western edge of Scotland to most North on the Mainland. The beauty of this country is breathtaking and it’s citizens so proud, kind and welcoming. This morning we will take the ferry to Orkney for our next day of discovery. Thanks for the report and bedtime reading!

We are back in the Highlands and our view from tonight’s lodging is dramatic!

We had a great day of touring Harris and Lewis yesterday. We had no internet service so a day of catching up. Beautiful landscapes and seashores. Harris is very rocky but we were treated to seeing large Atlantic Gray Seals and even a Golden Eagle.Saint Clements church which was a main church for Macleod clan. Toured and old Iron House which was a reminder of how rough it must have been to survive in those days. The beauty of Scotland never ceases. Presently in Stornoway awaiting our three hour ferry ride back to the mainland. Feeling very Blessed to have experienced this beautiful country and adventure.

Bon Voyage!🛳🍾

Enjoying a great day of touring isle of Harris and Lewis. Having a lunch. The McCloud clan church of Saint Clements, Gray Atlantic seals and beautiful uninhabited topography. Of course lambs everywhere! Back to lunch.

We made it to Harris despite all the obstacles we had to pass today. It’s 11:00 PM after our three hour ferry ride and time for bed. Touring Harris and Lewis tomorrow. Long day but we beat the odds.

Until the 12th when we head for Amsterdam then sail out on Rotterdam for two weeks. Sail Away has changed to Port Of Rotterdam.

It’s been quite the day. The ferry to Harris broke this morning so we have rode 5 hours on a scenic route Ullapool to take another ferry to Harris arriving at 8:00 PM. We had to be walk on only as no more room for autos. Our tour guide has hired a taxi and driver for our couple of days on Harris and Lewis. Problem yes but we have adapted and overcome. Here are some pics of today’s beautiful sights including the deer herd.

It was a lot cooler and overcast today but we saw and experienced a lot. Saw many familiar sights in Skye but we also visited the small Isle of Rassie with it’s 160 residence. One lane roads high above offered spectacular views and Brochal Castle ruins.Rassie Distillary provided us some nice whisky and gin tastings and lunch at Rassie House. Tonight we are in Uig and tomorrow we will be taking the ferry to Harris. Time for some down time before dinner.

Bon Voyage!🛳🍾

Oh my what a beautiful day with ever ending beauty. Tonight after a day of the Highlands, Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan Castle we are staying in Skye. Had some minor itinerary changes due to ferry schedule changes. No problem as it was a full day of Kodak moments. Headed for dinner soon as is always a delight. The white building is our lodging with gorgeous loch views. Thanks for the report and postings.

The view from our hotel room in Mull at 6:30 AM is promising to be on a beautiful start to our day!🤞

Today we took the ferry from Oban to The Island of Mull. Even drizzle and cloudiness could not suppress the beauty. We are spending the night at Western Isles Hotel which overlooks the harbor. Beautiful, beautiful day with everlasting memories. Tomorrow we are taking ferry to Ardnamurchan Peninsula.

Private. Just our guide/driver and the three of us. Wife’s twin sister is with us. I have a matched set! Second time we have used Best Scottish Tours and they are fantastic. Our guide is a walking Google. The hotels they pick are fantastic. Breakfast and dinner included. We give this business four stars. Our guide has become a great friend of whom we keep in contact with year round. Today after breakfast we are taking the ferry to the Island of Mull. Life is very good. Bruce

Good afternoon. We had a beautiful day for touring the beautiful countryside and Glengoyne distillery. We have just arrived at our quaint and beautiful hotel outside Oban with beautiful views and grounds. The fireplace aglow was a warm welcome. Enjoying some pre dinner wines before dinner in the dining room. Thanks for the report and post.

Mull is on our stops.

How many cruises five days or less if any?

Pictures of them throughout the museum and ship. They had the suite on their honeymoon.

I’m probably on the Queens list as I misspelled Britannia!😱 Over 220 crew!