Europe 
Highlands and History: Riding the Rails through Scotland(0)
A 12 day journey in June 2009 around Scotland by train made a special mother / 18 year-old daughter trip. The time in Scotland was a combination of cities and countryside, staying in four places; two cities full of history and beautiful castles (Stirling and Edinburgh) and two places in the highlands with stunning scenery (Fort William and Aviemore, near Inverness and adjacent to Cairngorms National Park).
Scotland: Aviemore
After flights from the US to Manchester, England, we made our way into Scotland on different four trains before arriving in Aviemore. This small town is located adjacent to Cairngorms National Park and is a short distance from Inverness. We were able to enjoy a nice hike in the national park and an afternoon walk and dinner in Inverness later that day.
Scotland: Stirling
Stirling, our second stop in Scotland, is of great strategic and historic importance. We spent our time visiting the castle, old town and the William Wallace Monument.
Scotland: Fort William
We spent three days in Fort William enjoying several outdoor activities, including hiking and boat cruising on a lake. We also took a day trip by train and ferry to the Isle of Skye.
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