Ok, now the trip to the castles in Scotland. To be exact, a castle. Scotland is famous for its Castle Trail. There are basically 4 types of trail. Choose which one you want from these four:
- Coastal Trail
- Scotland's Castle Trail
- Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail
- Victorian Heritage Trail
As for us, there was only one castle nearest to Aberdeen, which is Dunnottar Castle, in Stonehaven. It's located in about 30 - 45 min drive from Aberdeen. The other castles are farther away, so since I've to work as well and has limited time, one castle is enough for now. Anyhow, I've been to more castles during previous trip here, so at least this one is kinda enough for the family for now. Who knows, we may come to Aberdeen again in the future...
Dunnottar Castle is known as one the most magnificent & HAUNTING ruins in Scotland. Luckily, I only knew after coming back to Malaysia. If not, takut jugak nak masuk. It was raining drizzly that day, giving a much creepier feeling.. huhu.. Luckily didn't know.. luckily. I'm not the brave type you see. There was also a lot of people/tourist that very day. So, ok.. I baca ayat kursi of course, knowing that it was an old castle, built > 100 years ago, during the time of William Wallace. Braveheart? Starred by Mel Gibson. It was that old.
It was raining & very slippery going up the stoney stairs. It was a long trail also. But it was one of the nicest castle that I've been. (I've been to probably 4-5 castles in previous trip, including Dunnotar. Don't really count as it was more of a Touch & Go ones.. he..).
Anyhow, Dunnottar Castle is located at the very end of the small road, leaning itself to the water and stood hansomely still. You could see the whole landscape from afar. Going there needs a lot of walking but it was a very pleasant scenery, with the nicest rainbow that day. It was also very cold. Just imagine a cold weather + rain. My daughter actually got some mild fever that very night. Only that.. The rest are simply unforgettable experience for the family..
Here are some more pictures to share..
- Coastal Trail
- Scotland's Castle Trail
- Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail
- Victorian Heritage Trail
As for us, there was only one castle nearest to Aberdeen, which is Dunnottar Castle, in Stonehaven. It's located in about 30 - 45 min drive from Aberdeen. The other castles are farther away, so since I've to work as well and has limited time, one castle is enough for now. Anyhow, I've been to more castles during previous trip here, so at least this one is kinda enough for the family for now. Who knows, we may come to Aberdeen again in the future...
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| Stonehaven, Scotland
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| Entrance to Dunnottar Castle. You can see the castle from this far already... |
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| Map of Dunnottar Castle |
It was raining & very slippery going up the stoney stairs. It was a long trail also. But it was one of the nicest castle that I've been. (I've been to probably 4-5 castles in previous trip, including Dunnotar. Don't really count as it was more of a Touch & Go ones.. he..).
Anyhow, Dunnottar Castle is located at the very end of the small road, leaning itself to the water and stood hansomely still. You could see the whole landscape from afar. Going there needs a lot of walking but it was a very pleasant scenery, with the nicest rainbow that day. It was also very cold. Just imagine a cold weather + rain. My daughter actually got some mild fever that very night. Only that.. The rest are simply unforgettable experience for the family..
Here are some more pictures to share..
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| Dunnottar Castle. A tourist took this picture & thankfully it was picture perfect. |
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| The inside of the castle, flowers blooming... |
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| Going back up.. yes, all the trails.. really country..i like.. |
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| My son & the castle at the back.. |
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