Scotland-July 2001

In July 2001, I went to Scotland for 8 days with Mike, Jon, and Gail Sadler. It was my first trip to Europe and here are some pictures from my wonderful time there. Enjoy!

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John Knox's House
The home of John Knox, one of the great Reformers. Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle
The main gate to Edinburgh Castle. Note the royal crest and the half-moon...

One o'clock gun
Everyday at one o'clock, this gun is fired. Originally it was so the town...

Be careful
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, Edinburgh Castle. July 2001.

Gunner's View
The view of Edinburgh from a gun at the castle. July 2001

St. Margaret's Chapel
St. Margaret's Chapel at Edinburgh Castle. The oldest surviving...

Scottish National War Memorial
The Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. July 2001

Edinburgh Castle
The view of Edinburgh Castle and the half moon battery. July 2001.

Sheep
Welcome to the Highlands of Scotland. July 2001

Sunset in Ballater
Sunset in Ballater, Scotland. July 2001

Stone Circle
The Standing Stones of Cullerlie in Scotland. From the bronze age. July 2001.

Ruined castle
The beautiful stone ruins of Tolquohon Castle, Scotland. July 2001.

Corgarff Castle
The restored Corgarff Castle in the middle of the Highlands. July 2001.

Mike and I
Mike and I showing the depth of the interior of the Drum Castle Keep (13th...

Drum Castle
The 13th Century Drum Castle keep and the subsequent additions. In the...

Glenbuchat Castle
The ruins of Glenbuchat Castle in the Highlands of Scotland. July 2001.

Kildrummy Castle
The interior of Kildrummy Castle. Note the chapel windows. July 2001.

Kildrummy Castle
King of his domain!!!!!!! Kildrummy Castle, Scotland, July 2001.

Kildrummy Castle
Mike, Gail, and I in the chapel windows at Kildrummy Castle, Scotland, July...

Huntly Castle
The ruins of Huntly Castle, Scotland, July 2001.

Overzealous Tourists
Be careful not to end up like these two forlorn tourists stuck in the...

Elgin Cathedral
The front view of Elgin Cathedral, Scotland, July 2001.

Elgin Cathedral
View of the interior of Elgin Cathedral. Scotland, July 2001.

Kinnard Head Lighthouse
The Kinnard Head Lighthouse in Northern Scotland, July 2001.

Lighthouse
A lighthouse on the North Shore of Scotland. July 2001.

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Heelloo!! I totally love your photos. They're really well done. I live in Scotland and is is AWESOME. I live in both Edinburgh and Argyll and even though Argyll has a tendency to get a bit boring seeing as it's all just sheep and hills and more sheep and hills (just like your much loved piccie), I still love it. I was born and lived there all my life in the same houses and I know Edinburgh like the back of my hand so you can ask me anything you want. If you want to see some photos of where I live and stuff, check out my account cos it's pretty cool ;)
— Emily, February 8, 2005

Thanks, Patrick! I loved all your photos, but the sunset at Ballater, was particularly amazing!
— ellie robb, March 28, 2004

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Sorry about the delay in replying, but I have been out of town for a time. Scotland is beautiful and we enjoyed beautiful sunny and cloudy weather in the 70's the whole time we were there. We were fortunate to not receive any rain. As for the sheep, I was driving from Edinburgh to Ballater through the Higlands and these sheep came and surprised me. I had to stop the car so that they could go around me, but it gave a great picture and memory. Thanks for the comments, I'll be checking out your sites now. Rick
— soccerkcs, August 11, 2003

Sunny Scotland
Steffon, you asked whether it's ever sunny in Scotland?? I went there in May 2001 and we were very lucky with the weather, as you may notice if you go and have a look at my photos. http://www.worldisround.com/articles/12147/index.html
— Outi Rikula, August 7, 2003

Great photos - beautiful country!
Patrick, I can't believe you did all that in just 8 days! Looks like you followed the coast. We thoroughly enjoyed your photos. We were there in June 2001. Check out my article "Scotland: Retracing 1898 Holiday in 2001". Ramona Christmas
— Ramona, August 6, 2003

How on earth did you get through?
Loved your photo with the sheep. Obviously I am not the only one commenting on this patricular picture. However the question did arrise in my mind as to how on earth you made your way through the "crowd" as such?? Must have been an experience in itself.
— Gabi Selmeczi, August 6, 2003

The sheep picture is really a nice photo. The layout is really perfect. Looks like a very cool place Scotland... is it ever sunny?
— Steffon Hamulak, August 5, 2003

Loved your pictures of Scotland but particularly the ones of Edinburgh! Jessie in Canada (formerly Edinburgh)
— Jessie, May 13, 2003

Scotland is a nice place.thanks for sharing
— STAN., May 13, 2003

Thank you, Patrick for sharing your beautiful pictures. Feel like I'd been there.
— Bella H, May 13, 2003

Glad you enjoyed Scotland . When you get good weather there`s no place better. Hope it`s not too long before your back
— DOUGIE BAIRD, May 12, 2003