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Farewell Scotland

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

After a blissful month of easy living, ravenous eating and exploring our corner of “the best little country in the world”, it was time to say goodbye.
We headed off to the Speyside Cooperage for our final adventure. The next day, we packed up and made a a final trip to Cullen Beach. Julie and Will [...]

Cullen House and Elgin church wanderings

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Our landlady Georgie showed us around the estate where she works for the Laird and Countess of Seafield. She lives in the Garden Cottage on the grounds, which includes several acres of forests, cattle and sheep farms. Will was thrilled to see the cows being fed. There are also tenant farmers in the outlying area [...]

Exploring Portknockie and Spey Bay

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

After several day trips, we hung out for a couple days in our little village of Portknockie. The trails leading down to the ocean are a bit rocky, but easy enough for William to walk on his own, with some carrying over mucky spots. Bow Fiddle Rock, a big local attraction, draws loads of photographers [...]

Whisky and Trains

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The Moray region is home to the world’s best single-malt whisky, so of course we would be remiss not to check out a couple distilleries and see how the Scots do it.
Aberlour is a gorgeous, tidy little town and home to Aberlour Distillery, owned by Chivas Regal. Mike took the 2-hour tour and nosing (tasting), [...]

Out and about around the Moray Firth

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

We’ve been so busy having fun in Scotland, we’re just now getting around to another update.
After a few days of exploring our little village and the neighboring burghs, we drove to Macduff Marine Aquarium to get an overview of the sea life in the Moray Firth. Julie was thrilled to learn that Plaice are fished [...]

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