hosts regular summertime events—
notably the Inveraray Highland Games
in July, which features sporting events,
Highland dancing and, of course,
plenty of bagpipes.
There’s no better place to bid fare-
well to the Highlands than Glencoe,
a spectacular U-shaped valley (glen is
derived from the Gaelic gleann, mean-
ing valley). And this is Scotland we’re
talking about, so the beauty of the val-
ley is inevitably marred by its bloody
history: Glencoe is the site of a 1692
Scot-on-Scot massacre that left 38
members of Clan MacDonald dead at
the hands of the Campbells.
Stop off at Loch Fyne Restaurant &
Oyster Bar, a quick 15-minute drive
east of Inveraray Castle, for fresh oys-
ters, scallops, crab, lobster and salmon.
The Glenlivet Distillery
Dunnottar Castle’s dramatic backdrop
The village of Drumnadrochit, near
Inverness, is known as the centre of
the Loch Ness Monster phenomenon.
Visit “Nessieland,” a charmingly corny
exhibition dedicated to the mystery, or
enjoy a scenic cruise through the dark
waters of Loch Ness.
Drumnadrochit is also home to the
quaint 300-year-old Benleva Hotel
Pub, where you can fuel up on the
likes of locally farmed mussels and
scallops, a confit duck leg or perhaps
Highlander venison chili.
Argyll & butE
Inveraray Castle is home to the 13th
Duke of Argyll, who lives on the
26,000-hectare estate with his wife
and three children. The castle opens
to the public from late March through
October. Aside from offering tours of
the mansion and gardens, the castle
glASgow
With rural Scotland in your rearview
mirror, head to Glasgow, a bustling city
full of galleries, shops and plenty of
pubs. Order a pint and toast Scotland’s
long history—sometimes tragic, often
bloody, but never dull.
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