For day three of our four-day stay in Scotland, I scheduled a day trip (12 hours round-trip) from Edinburgh through Rabbie’s Tours for a journey to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands in Scotland. They take smaller groups (16 and under) on their tours which provides a more intimate experience. Here I am on the boat ride (an additional cost) on Loch Ness. I purchased a new rain coat that was both functional and stylish for the trip and it came in handy a number of times, although we had wonderful weather for the most part!
Our first stop was at one of the many “lochs” (lakes) along the way before reaching our final destination of Loch Ness.
Traveling North over the flat fertile plains of the lowlands eventually gave way to shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and forest-filled glens.
The knobby hills (the Scots call them mountains) rose dramatically over the lush green glens in the most famous of them all, Glencoe. The area is very popular with hikers and rock climbers. Glencoe was the home of Hagrid from Harry Potter and was also the backdrop for a James Bond film.
Upon arrival to Loch Ness we were greeted with beautiful blue skies! The larger boat on the right is the one my friend and I took a ride on for spotting Nessie.
After the boat pulled out, our view looking back was quite nice…
We had turned around at this point and were headed back to the marina, where a pop-up storm had brought rain. The boat’s propeller was churning the water.
Looking out the boat’s lower deck window, I was so excited to spot Nessie!!
She brought a colorful rainbow with her!
This was another lovely spot we stopped at on the way to Loch Ness …
with a beautiful waterfall…
What a wonderful day!
Sherry Lachelle Travels 
Beautiful! Just beautiful shots, Sherry. You are making me want to visit Scotland.
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I liked Scotland a tad bit more than Ireland…but they’re both wonderful!
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Great photos (especially the one of you in the raincoat). But as for seeing the Loch Ness Monster – maybe add more water to your whisky! And don’t tell me the camera doesn’t lie 🙂
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Thanks Rhys! Actually I prefer vodka or rum. 🙂
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beautiful photos, looks like you had a really good time! and lovely pic of you also, with new raincoat! now that’s something I’d do too… 🙂
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Thanks! Gotta look stylish too!
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oh absolutely, and you certainly do! 🙂
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How could you have seen the monster? I wasn’t there! 😉
Enjoy your trip,
Pit
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I think you don’t see yourself the way others do!
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😉
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Haha! That was a good one! 🙂
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I know…they have stickers on the windows! 🙂
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Ahhh!! I thought you photoshopped it in there. That’s cool! 🙂
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Wonderful photos ❤
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Thank you!!
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Gorgeous scenery, Sherry! You were so lucky to actually see Nessie. 🙂
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It was Sylvia! Nessie is cute!
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