Exploring the UK: Loch Ness, The Highlands, Scotland


Another post about my trip to Scotland! We arrived at Inverness Airport around 11am and after picking up our hire we drive into the city for a city bite to eat before meeting our friend. After stuffing our faces at The Filling Station - similar to Frankie and Bennies - we hit the road in search of Loch Ness.




Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area but thanks to it's sheer depth, it's the largest one in volume in the British Isles. Safe to say, it's pretty impressive to see in the flesh. It's most famous for its mythical sea creature that's said to loiter in the water - the Loch Ness Monster. Known affectionately was Nessie, there have been many reported sighting over the years. Sadly she stayed hidden whilst we were there!




While we were there, we hopped on a Jacobite Cruise* to help us see the loch in all its glory. We boarded the boat at the Clansman Harbour before being take on an hour long cruise around the loch. Despite a drizzly day, it was brilliant. The information on the loudspeaker was top notch - they even threw in some traditional Scottish music for good measure! The boat sailed over the ruins of Urquhart Castle so we could have a closer look and learn about its turbulent history.

A great way to see the sights of Loch Ness!


7 comments:

  1. I'm up in the Highlands as we speak! We landed at Inverness desperate for a coffee and lunch and the ship had shut already (2pm). God bless the Highlands!

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  2. I'm up in the Highlands as we speak! We landed at Inverness desperate for a coffee and lunch and the ship had shut already (2pm). God bless the Highlands!

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  3. I second the jealousy! I've never been any further up north than, er, Grimsby. Those views look incredible xx

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  4. I absolutely adore reading travel posts, especially about places that I've never been to. Recently I've been feeling a longing to visit Scotland, it looks so perfect! xx

    Polkadot Pink- a thrifty life&style blog

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  5. These pictures are lovely, what a beautiful place to visit!

    Maria xxx

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  6. I haven't been to Loch Ness for years, I used to be obsessed with Nessie!

    I must go back!

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