Where is Nessie?

Where is Nessie?

This morning’s adventure started with a trip to Loch Ness in search of the Loch Ness Monster.  Turns out, there are professional Loch Ness Monster hunters and there is a million dollar reward for anyone who can capture a “Verifiable” photo.  I was game to try as that...
Rare Sighting . . . An Ice Bucket!

Rare Sighting . . . An Ice Bucket!

Day 3 of our tour takes us out of the city (note, the name of our tour is Country Roads of Scotland, could it be we actually head out into the country?) and to the quaint town of St. Andrews.  St. Andrews is known for hosting William and Kate in their university...
Edinburgh

Edinburgh

If you are ever going to visit Scotland, there are a few things you need to understand before you go. To begin with, you are probably going to visit, hear about, be pointed towards, or stumble across the city of Edinburgh, and you will need to know how to pronounce...
Gene Joins a Clan!

Gene Joins a Clan!

Well it has finally happened.  Gene has connected with his 17% Scottish roots.  Only one day in Edinburgh and he has joined a clan (we call them gangs in the US).  We sit down to our first group dinner and every time the waitress walks behind Dad, I start...
The Buckingham Incident

The Buckingham Incident

You know how sometimes you get so focused on your goal that you forget to look around?  Gene and I were visiting Buckingham Palace and enjoying the beautiful weather and sightseeing.  We were both getting a little tired of walking and still had about a mile to get...