New Train Journeys Section Added
We have launched a new section of Our Distant Journey, consisting of travelogues chronicling our train journeys on all six continents.
Highlands and History: Riding the Rails through Scotland
A 12 day journey in June 2009 around Scotland by train made a special mother / 18 year-old daughter trip.
Scotland: Aviemore
After flights from the US to Manchester, England, we made our way into Scotland on different four trains before arriving in Aviemore. We were able to enjoy a nice hike in the national park and an afternoon walk and dinner in Inverness later that day.
Aviemore, Scotland Cairngorms National Park Hike Video
Here is our first short video from the road of our hike in the Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore.
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.
Email: Greetings from Aviemore, Scotland
Lauren and I are now in Scotland for 10 days, taking a mother / daughter trip to enjoy the country’s scenery and history the old fashioned way – by train.
Email: Greetings from Stirling, Scotland
We are now in Stirling, which is one of the most historical spots in Scotland. The strategic location of the city, between Southern Scotland and highlands to the north led to many famous battles fought between the Scottish and English in the late 1200’s / early 1300’s.
Email: Greetings from Fort William, Scotland
Lauren and I are now in Fort William, on the western side of Scotland and a major gateway to the highlands. We spent three days here enjoying the scenery while dodging rain storms.
Email: Greetings from Edinburgh, Scotland
It is Saturday morning and we are preparing to leave Edinburgh, our last stop in Scotland. We arrived here early Thursday afternoon after our last train pass journey from Fort William, via a change in Glasgow.
Scotland: Edinburgh
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, was our last stop on our train journey. We spent time here visiting many historic sights as well as several museums.