Invergordon

Invergordon is the port for Inverness. This is a lovely part of the country with beautiful scenery and mild weather. The area is filled with beautiful lakes, Loch Ness being one, rolling green hills and castles. We visited Cawdor Castle of Macbeth fame. It is a historical site as well as the current residence of a duchess. Although it is a real castle it has a homey feeling with beautiful furnishings and magnificent gardens. We lunched on freshly made scones which were fantastic with clotted cream and fresh strawberry jam. Our private guide regaled us with many facts and stories. It was marvelous. On the way back to the ship we stopped at Culloden Moor, site of a bloody battle between the English and the Scots in which the Scots were severely trounced. This battle figures prominently in the Outlander series. We also stopped to see the stones which are similar to those at Stonehenge. It was some sort of burial ground. What a fabulous day.