Edinburgh/Loch Ness and Highlands of Scotland Mar-Apr 2008

Next the series of photos comes from Edinburgh and the Loch Ness & Highlands of Scotland 1 day tour that I did. Edinburgh is still the same as I had seen it almost 12 years ago; Nothing has changed much, except maybe more people? Anyway, the Loch Ness & Highlands of Scotland was something new. The last time I was in Scotland, I had only spend half a day in Edinburgh and then journey onto Dundee. Spend most of my time in Dundee, in a conference room during the day, but managed to have a traditional Scottish dinner (if I recall correctly), did some shooting at the range (arranged by the company) and even spent some late evening hours in a Dundee club (Was dragged there by my colleagues). Anyway, here are the photos from the Edinburgh leg of the trip.

Hound dog, Maya (IIRC), belonging to the B&B owner.

If you had gone on the guide day tours, you will know Hamish.

Rancoor Moor (Taken from the bus)

Somewhere near Pass of Glencoe. Spotted a RN helicopter. Every tour buses and others passing by this area, stopped to take pictures with the helicopter. At this time, it was starting its engine and was about to lift off.

Taken very shortly after it took off. I had to squat and angle up to avoid all cameras/hands of the people surrounding me - All taking photos of the helicopter.

Reason for the helicopter to be in part of this area - Mountain Rescue team was having some exercise. Maybe in anticipation of the upcoming Summer crowd !?!?. (Taken from the bus)

On the way to Inverness, we pass a lot of hills/mountains and Lochs, this is one of the river which we passed, but not certain where except that it's after Fort William and on the way to Inverness. Taken from the bus.

On the way to Pitlochry, as you can see, the scenery changes, even the ground is now covered with snow. Taken from the bus (again!)

Was walking pass Brunsfield Park on the way to the Edinburgh Old Town area from my B&B on Sunday morning, they were one of the few people out in the park. This girl and the father (I think) was throwing the ball and the dog was trying to catch it.

Another shot of the dog, this time when it was running from the girl to the father.

Saw this King Charles Spaniel pooing in a bed of flowers. Could not resist in taking a snapshot.

Boer War Memorial Statue along Princes St, Edinburgh