We just returned from a trip that included the highlands of Scotland, and parts of England.  We landed at Glasgow and then drove to Loch Awe, via the village of Luss, located on the banks of Loch Lomond.  Luss is known for its picturesque and colorful stone cottages.  There is also a lovely tea room there that I can highly recommend.    Then we chose to use the “Rest and be thankful” route which goes through Inverary.  It’s a lovely drive with some views of rugged mountains and very green pastures.  Continuing along the top of Loch Awe we had to make a turn at Taynuilt and followed a single-track road for seven miles <which is a passing adventure in itself> towards the tiny village of Kilcherenan and then to the Taychreggan Hotel, where we'll be attending a Scottish wedding.  Click here to see the wedding photos.   I will post some now of this part of our trip and more as I get them finished.  I do hope you enjoy them.  ;o)

Oban is one of Scotland’s leading coastal resorts.  It was a busy fishing port in the 18^th century, but now is heavily dependent on tourism.  These photos were taken on a Friday morning and there were lots of tourist busses and people on the street.  

I took these just because I liked the view.  The Rhododendroms were in bloom and gorgeous.  I've never seen such HUGE bushes of them.  Sheep are the hardest thing to photograph!  If they see you, usually all you get is a great shot of a tail.  This little one surprised both of us.  

Inveraray is a small resort and royal burgh which occupies a splendid location on the upper shores of Loch Fyne.