This time we took a ferry to Dunoon
and headed North to Loch Fyne , the largest sea loch in Scotland and Inverary, the location of the home of the Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell. As you can see the scenery was spectacular!
Equally delightful, but sadly closed for the winter, was Inverary Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll. They know how to live those Dukes, don't they??
Avid fans of Downton Abbey, might recognise Inverary Castle as the location of the house party attended by the Granthams in the 2012 Christmas special!
A spectacular day was rounded off with a plate of oysters at the original Loch Fyne Oyster Bar
pronounced the best he's ever tasted by my other half
and an equally delicious fish chowder for me!
Can you tell we are really enjoying exploring our new area :) ????
such a beautiful part of Scotland you live in. Glad I do not have to clean all the windows in the castle! You will have to go back in the summer and have a peep inside and I expect the grounds will be beautiful too
ReplyDeleteSounds like you both had a great day, Fiona. Spectacular scenery! I don't know how I ever missed Downton Abbey, but after Christmas I'll be starting with series one.
ReplyDeleteSounds delightful Fiona. Nothing better than Good food when you are out and about! Merry Christmas to you .... ready or not .... I am sure I will not be ready : ) How do the days and weeks pass so ???? Janita
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your trip, thanks for sharing. I have Scots blood in my background (plus English) and a trip from New Zealand to UK some years ago, travelling through Scotland was such a thrill and felt just like coming home. I just loved all the stone walls and buildings, and yes, we even stayed at Inverary!! It was a wonderful trip indeed.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy all your travel pictures, Fiona! Thanks for sharing so I can explore vicariously through you :)
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