From Glencoe to the Isle of Skye

It has been an amazing few days,  We accidentally stumbled upon an inn from the 1600's (The Clachaig Inn) while driving around the countryside in Glencoe.  We saw a small lane to the left and drove down it.  The sign said whisky tasting so why not?  It turned out to be the coolest place with lots of people including several kilted (is that a word?) men and some really delicious lunch.  We ate in the boots bar in the back.  Super old and really cool.

Another Highland Cattle - Aren't they cute?

On the way to Skye

Eilean Doune Castle

At the Boots Bar 

Today we drove to the Isle of Skye through beautiful mountains and lochs with the birch trees just starting to turn yellow.  We stopped for lunch (our main meal) again accidentally at the Broadford Inn which is the home of Drambuie!  The inn is the very place where it was introduced by Bonnie Prince Charlie after escaping the Jacobite war.  The story is that he was hidden by the Mackinnons who owned the inn and he gave them the recipe which he may have acquired in France. I believe they still are the makers of the amazing liqueur and the recipe remains a secret.

A Stag and his 'harem' across the bay

The old mar of Storr, Skye from our B&B (small peak in foreground)

I know . . . How many photos of highland cattle does one need to see?  My sister and I are definitely taken with them.  They are SO sweet - and some have similar hair color to ours!

Along the way - - - And the 'Old Man' up close after a fairly wet hike.  

And a cool house with a thatched roof