This is our second day in Scotland. Tour operator arranged a whole day programme to spend in Scottish Highlands. We headed towards Loch Lomond, largest lake in the UK, on the boundary between the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, surrounded by hills. This loch is an old-established tourist favourite. Outdoor activities are very popular, like walking, climbing, cycling, fishing, whisky tasting, various water sports, cruising etc. We enjoyed the cruising Loch Lomond organised by the tour operator. On way to Loch Lomond we were shown the whisky distilleries and effects of whisky production on trees which have turned black.
Next stop from Loch Lomond was Loch Tulla, one of the smaller lochs in Scottish Highlands. It contains salmon.
After photo shot in Loch Tulla, we travelled to Three Sisters. The Three sisters are located in Glencoe, a scenic & beautiful place in Scottish Highlands. Three Sisters play an important part in Aboriginal history and, according to legend, once three beautiful sisters lived in Jamison Valley as members of Katoomba tribe. The brothers were not happy with their sisters and decided to use force to capture them causing a major tribal battle. Climbing is banned on Three Sisters as a mark of respect for Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Next stop Commando memorial. It is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces during World War II.
After paying respect to British Commando Forces, we headed towards Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in UK. The summit is 1,345 meters above the sea level. The tour operator bought tickets for gondola ride. There are two eating & drinking places, one at the base and another at the top. We were transported from the base station to the top where we decided to view the landscape, rest, eat and drink. The view must be spectacular in the winter when the area is covered with snow. Few attractions of this place are skiing, sledging & boarding amongst many. It’s also a perfect place for anyone who loves mountain biking.
After Ben Nevis we went to see Neptune’s staircase, the engineering raises the canal by 19m over a quarter of a mile of continuous masonry and takes around 90 minutes for a boat to travel up or down the locks, built between 1803 and 1822. After spending the whole day in the Highlands, we headed towards hotel in the evening, but stopped for dinner before arriving in the hotel for well-deserved rest.
