Isle of Skye, West Scotland

Plockton is a small fishing village on Loch Carron opposite the Isle of Skye. It is picturesque and a popular tourist destination.

We went out on this little boat looking for Seals and Otters.

The hills of Cuillin on Skye are stunning in their sparseness

Outdoor pursuits and the scenery are the main attractions

Portree is the main Town. About 10,000 people live on the Island.

Dunvegan Castle is impressive and still lived in by the MacLoed Clan Chief. The Castle dates back to 1265.

Just over the massive bridge built to connect the Island to the Mainland is the well-known Eileen Donan Castle. One of the most picture perfect Castles and a popular Weddding venue

Coming back via Loch Ness, the largest and deepest body of water in the UK, one comes to Fort Augustus and the famous locks.

A view over the loch

We did enjoy our holiday.

Antiques Road Trip comes to Scotland

Filming for one of the Antiques Road Trip series was done at Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire a few weeks ago and we went along to see the action. There were masses of people there, all standing in long queues waiting to get their possessions valued and a large number of well-known Specialists seated under umbrellas. Look out for the viewing when it comes as you might see Paula and Chris in the background! Chris was filmed some years ago for an earlier series in Elgin bidding to one of their pieces.

Art Expert Rupert Maas being filmed

Expert Hilary Kay being filmed

Part of Crathes Castle Gardens