Connel bridge just South of Benderloch.

Benderloch lies between Oban and Fort William.

The entry to Hawthorn cottages.

Our cottage quietly located.

Typical sky over Scotland.

Typical local population.....

... this one lived next to our cottage.

We stopped numerous times to admire the views.

Stalker Castle is situated on a very small island.

Looking for shells etc on the beach.

After a days hard work.

Desmond being very brave.

Astrid didn't like it though.....

Don't know these but there were numerous on the rocks.

And this is how they look on the inside.

Just look at the shape of these rocks!

Time for a rest.

Nature is fantastic in Scotland.

Perfect environment for our Jeep.

A car that fits Astrid reather well.

One of the trips we made to Bonawe.

A bit of fun for Rick with rally carts.

Just like the real thing.

We visited a rare breeds farm with lots of different animals.

Nature calls.....

Don't know anything about birds but this one looked quite nice.

Just beauty and grace.

How are these called in English??

Real life Bambi was very friendly.

Astrid could not get enough.

Anothe one just being very friendly.

Dunstaffnage Castle just North of Oban.

Search for Rick and Desmond.

These old castles make you feel small and humble.

Standing there for centuries.

Impressive nature around the castle....

..... it doesn't stop to amaze me.

Yest it's rather wet in Scotland...why?

On tour at the beach..

Yes it had been raining ... a bit.

Urquhart Castle......

... and a view over Loch Ness.

We could not spot the real Nessie.

... so we settled for the info centre.

Just along the road somewhere.

Impressive waterfalls.

Desmond enjoyed himself.

Coffee break beside our cottage.

A world of its own.

The road to Loch Etive... 12 miles of beauty.

Very narrow though.....

...... and quite twisty.

But hey... look! A deer in the wild!

I just love these views.

But Desmond was more interested in Vicky the Pirate on the ferry from Newcastle to IJmuiden.