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Scotland
Every day I was gobsmacked by the astounding "hoare frost"
beauty of the Scottish countryside. I had never experienced this
kind of beauty before - not even in my winter in Calgary. I suppose
that the temperature combined with the right amount of moisture
led to the hoare frosts rather than just snow. Anyway, we were constantly
stopping the car so I could take yet another photo!
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This is beautiful Loch Leven
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Scottish Highland cattle not far from Stirling
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These magical roadways. This was in the highlands near Loch
Tay
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More Highland cattle and the "fairyland" trees
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Even prickly old hedges can look stunning when dressed in
hoare frost.
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Can you believe this strand of trees. Even the old wire fence
looks magical with the lace-like frost.
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Two views of Lock Ness -a peaceful boat harbour and....
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This is the famous Urquart Castle. It cost a bundle to take
a tour - like about $40A. We decided to just peek through
the fence.
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Culloden - this hut is original. The site is not far from
Inverness and it was VERY cold that morning. I don't know
that the frost ever melts!
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This is the actual Culloden battleground where Bonny Prince
Charlie fought. The yellow flag marks one end of where the
troops were lined up. The other end is behind where I am standing.
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The obligatory visit to at least one Scottish Scotch distillery!
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....and this is the Blair Castle not too far away. Its style
is unusual for English or Scottish castles.
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The wonderful Glencoe. Even in heavy mist it is enchanting.
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More misty Scottish highland scenery.
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Stunning Loch Leven.
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Inverness Castle.
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