My trip to Scotland

	Edinburgh - view from Calton Hill (a great place to get a panoramic view of the city)
	Stirling - view over Forth Valley from a terrace near the Church of the Holy Rude (see next picture)
	Stained glass window in the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling
	Loch Katrine, The Trossachs - this is the loch/lake mentioned in Scott's ballad of the "Lady of the Lake". You can walk or cycle along the lake on a paved road or go on a boat trip on a steamboat called "Sir Walter Scott"
	"On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond" - just like in the famous song. This is one of the most popular lakes in Scotland. Lots of people, especially from Glasgow, spend their weekends and/or holidays there
	Near Rannoch Moor - one of the most fascinating sceneries I've seen on this trip
	Glen Coe - some highland cattle relaxing despite the hords of tourists that crowd this valley every year to go hiking, enjoy the spectacular scenery, and learn about one of the saddest stories in Scottish history, the infamous massacre of Glen Coe in 1692
	View of Glen Garry - isn't this breathtaking?
	Loch Cluanie - a nice place for a little walk, with no tourists in sight! ;o)
	Eilean Donan Castle - one of the most famous castles in Scotland. You might recognize it if you've seen "Highlander" (the movie)
	Near Sconser, Isle of Skye. The island is by far the most beautiful place I've seen in all of Europe, and very popular among hikers. You can find many many trails there and even climb some mountains!
	Beneath the old stone bridge in Sligachan, Isle of Skye
	Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye - they say that the whisky produced here is among the best in the world. I didn't taste it though because I don't like that stuff...
	Rhododendrons in Carbost - I had never expected to see so many blooming plants in Scotland! Sometimes the colors are just incredible
	On our way to Talisker Bay - a wonderful 30-minute hike which takes you to a beautiful pebble beach from which you can see the Outer Hebrides.
	On the same hike to Talisker Bay, just in the other direction... Note the many flowers blooming along the trail!
	View from the West Coast of Trotternish Peninsula, Isle of Skye. Somtimes blue (the ocean), green (the grass), and white - more or less - (the sheep) are the only colors you'll see...
	"Coral Beaches" near Dunvegan, Isle of Skye - you will find some nice white sandy beaches here, but no corals. The name is derived from the algae which color the water there. A nice place to find sea shells and other stuff!
	Near Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye (can you spot the castle on the picture?). This is said to be the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland and can be visited (not cheap though!). We didn't do that because it was such a beautiful day better to be spent outside, and instead took a walk to the famous Coral Beaches (previous picture)
	Uig, Isle of Skye. The cute little house with the red roof is the B&B we stayed at. The ferries for the Outer Hebrides leave here in Uig harbor
	View from The Quiraing, Isle of Skye. A great place to hike and admire some fascinating rock formations, but be careful what you step into (there are lots of sheep in that area)!
	The Old Man of Storr, another fascinating rock formation on the Isle of Skye, easily accessible by a trail which offers great views (see next picture)
	One of the beautiful views along the trail leading to the Old Man of Storr
	The harbor in Portree, Isle of Skye. We had some great fish & chips here, though the seagulls got a great part of the chips because it was too much for one person to eat...
	View over Loch Ness in the early morning. Can you spot Nessie? If not, have a few glasses of whisky, that might help! ;o)
	Church in Pitlochry, a nice little town visited by lots of old people... It also has a famous dam with a fish ladder where you might be able to spot some salmon. If you decide to have lunch here, don't go to Luigi's - we had to wait over 30 minutes for an incredibly expensive pizza that didn't even taste good... :o(
	The famous Queen's View, Loch Tummel. You'll see a similar picture in just about any travel guide about Scotland!
	The cathedral at Dunkeld - from the old part of the church, only the outer walls and some grave slabs remain, but it is a beautiful place on the banks of the Tay River, surrounded by lots of rhododendrons
	Tay River and the old stone bridge seen from Dunkeld cathedral
	St. Andrews Castle. This nice, but expensive town is world-famous for being the birthplace of Golf. To play at the Royal & Ancient golf course, you'll have to meet the strictest requirements!
	The quaint little fishing village of Crail, along the Fife Tourist Route. Nice, but a bit smelly...