The Final Fling

Our last week in this beautiful country.....

The last of our "mountain" challenges - Spartleton at Whiteadder Reservoir.

As ever, well worth the climb to 468m.
The view from the top - over 100 wind turbines.

The castle at Lindisfarne.

It's goodbye from us - in the pub for our last evening out!

And now the long journey home.

Reston near Eyemouth

     Our final base in the Scottish Borders has introduced some very different scenery with meandering rivers, rolling farmland and a stunning coastline providing some glorious walking.

 We can hardly believe that there is only a week of our adventure left.

We intend to make the most of it!

Blair Atholl

After leaving Carrbridge we called in to see Caroline Wilson (now Stickels),
an old Ashford Hockey Club friend.

Stayed overnight at The Ship Inn in sunny Stonehaven.

Coastal walk to Dunnottar Castle.

On to Blair Atholl - unfortunately not staying at the castle!

Walk up Glen Tilt in The Atholl Estate.

Ben-y-Vrackie  2757 feet - a two hour slog!

Worth the effort. The views were stunning.

We all made it this time!

Went to the Blair Atholl Highland Fair and were welcomed
by The Atholl Junior Pipe Band.

Volunteers were invited and Florence could not resist the temptation
 to demonstrate her gymnastic skills.

Not to be outdone, the other three had a go!

Robbie Burns turned to stone when approached in The Birks of Aberfeldy.