Loch Ness – Culloden and Clava Cairns
The weather has been unbelievable and still is! Another hot and sunny day dawns, this time over Loch Ness. The morning is filled with impressions of the mass of water that is Loch Ness and a talk by Iris on ‘Scotland Today’ as well as a presentation by Steve on the languages of Scotland. Meantime we enjoy views of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, dating back to the 13th century and sail through our last lock (after all the lochs and locks) at Dochgarroch. As the ship sails into Inverness we tuck into another superb Scottish lunch.
In the afternoon we visit Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre, either on our own or on a battlefield walk with Iris. She also enlightens us at the Clava Cairns on their origins. Konia is providing commentary on the coach telling us the ins and outs of the city of Inverness.
During dinner we enjoy a very quirky mini version of a ‘Burns Night’, presented by Brian Copland the hotel manager, Audrey Mackenzie the piper and Jerry Ulanday the head chef.
But the evening isn’t over yet. After dinner we are entertained by very young dancers of the Elizabeth Fraser School of Highland Dancing accompanied by Audrey the piper. What a great finale to a wonderful trip – it’s a shame that our journey aboard Lord of the Glens is already over.
