On March 4th we made our way down to the Stena docks and boarded the ferry to Scotland. It was quite effecient, driving our car on and then enjoying the lounge, gift shop etc. We met Elder and Sister Card and Elder and Sister Neely on the same ferry and enjoyed their company.
It was overcast, but we enjoyed the ride anyway.
Pulling into Scotland, we passed another ferry or two.
Once in Scotland, we made our way up the coast to the McDowell's home in Ayr.
View of Ayr from the McDowell's third story window. They have a cute home and we enjoyed staying with them.
On Monday we ventured to the Dumbarton Castle. I actually have ancestors that lived and are buried in Dumbarton. It was fun to know we were walking the same streets.
The castle was built on the river Clyde.
Entrance to the castle.
Fireplace where the guards kept warm.
Old chest in the governor's room.
There were lots of stairs and since they are renovating the castle, there were places we couldn't go.
Excalibur....
Elder Holt peeping....
The weapons room...
Cannons and view from the castle.
The Dumbarton castle was built on a large rock. I'm sure it was quite something in it's day!
We then passed this sheep herder training his dog how to herd sheep.
It was pretty fascinating to watch.
Our next stop was Loch Lomond.
Loch Lomond with Ben Lomond, the mountain in the background.
Path leading to Loch Lomond....
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!!!!!
We went to the little village of Lusk. Very quaint, fun village.
Loved this home.
Another fun home.
Streets of Scotland.....
Village church....
Gate house.
We also went to the Robert Burns visitors centre....This is Katie, a YSA that was with us for a few days.
Poet's Corner restaurant.
Robert Burns cottage.
This is Brig O' Doon....
Bridge over the Doon River....
A field of Snowdrops....
Another castle,
On March 4th we made our way down to the Stena docks and boarded the ferry to Scotland. It was quite effecient, driving our car on and then enjoying the lounge, gift shop etc. We met Elder and Sister Card and Elder and Sister Neely on the same ferry and enjoyed their company. 
It was overcast, but we enjoyed the ride anyway. 
Pulling into Scotland, we passed another ferry or two. 
Once in Scotland, we made our way up the coast to the McDowell's home in Ayr. 
View of Ayr from the McDowell's third story window. They have a cute home and we enjoyed staying with them. 
On Monday we ventured to the Dumbarton Castle. I actually have ancestors that lived and are buried in Dumbarton. It was fun to know we were walking the same streets. 
The castle was built on the river Clyde. 
Entrance to the castle. 
Fireplace where the guards kept warm. 
Old chest in the governor's room. 
There were lots of stairs and since they are renovating the castle, there were places we couldn't go. 
Excalibur.... 
Elder Holt peeping.... 
The weapons room... 
Cannons and view from the castle. 
The Dumbarton castle was built on a large rock. I'm sure it was quite something in it's day! 
We then passed this sheep herder training his dog how to herd sheep. 
It was pretty fascinating to watch. 
Our next stop was Loch Lomond. 
Loch Lomond with Ben Lomond, the mountain in the background. 
Path leading to Loch Lomond.... 
On the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond!!!!! 
We went to the little village of Lusk. Very quaint, fun village. 
Loved this home. 
Another fun home. 
Streets of Scotland..... 
Village church.... 
Gate house. 
We also went to the Robert Burns visitors centre....This is Katie, a YSA that was with us for a few days. 
Poet's Corner restaurant. 
Robert Burns cottage. 
This is Brig O' Doon.... 
Bridge over the Doon River.... 
A field of Snowdrops.... 
Another castle, 
The grounds were beautiful... 
Oops...this is acutally Dumbarton Castle again! 
Beautiful Scotland countryside. 
Time to go home. 
Haste ye back! 
We are so glad we were able to go to Scotland again. It is a beautiful country, but it was nice to be back on the Emerald Isle!!!! 
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