2009 England-Wales-Scotland Trip Galleries

7 - Paisley : Just prior to flying home we stayed in Paisely, just south of Glasgow. We stayed in a very nice B&B, walked around the town, and went for a tasty dinner at an Italian restaurant.

7 - Paisley

Just prior to flying home we stayed in Paisely, just south of Glasgow. ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 12:00pm PST

5 - Isle of Skye : Derek and Jodi took a side trip from Elgin and went to the Isle of Skye for two nights and three days. Our train was late getting into Inverness, so Scot Rail threw us in a taxi and chased down the train, which we caught at a teeny little place called Achnasheen. We stayed in Kyleakin the first night, then onto the Skeabost Country House, a magnificant old hunting lodge. We hiked up to the Old Mann of Storr, visited Dunvegan Castle, visited the Talisker Whisky Distillery, and drove a car that was much too big for the narrow little roads.

5 - Isle of Skye

Derek and Jodi took a side trip from Elgin and went to the Isle of Sky ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 11:34am PST

4 - Elgin : Derek and Jodi visited with Derek's nanny, Peggy Donald, and Derek's cousing Ian Taylor and his new family (Wife, Mala, and daughters Ailsa and Catriona). We also visited the Johnston wool mill, vistied Dufftown and the Balvenie Whisky Distillery (separate gallery), and did walks around town and in Quarrel Woods.

4 - Elgin

Derek and Jodi visited with Derek's nanny, Peggy Donald, and Derek's c ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 11:15am PST

3.5 - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tan Y Bwlch, and Steam trains : A day trip took us by train up the Conwy Valley, into Snowdonia park and to Blaenau Ffestiniog, where we caught a steam train to Tan Y Bwlch (and did a hike around a lake). Back in Blaenau Ffestiniog we visited old slate mines and took a deep mine tour. A fantastic day trip!

3.5 - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tan Y Bwlch, and Steam trains

A day trip took us by train up the Conwy Valley, into Snowdonia park a ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 11:01am PST

3 - Llandudno and North Wales : June 12th saw us board a train for Llandudno in North Wales. We were based there for three days and made day trips to Conwy Castle (separate gallery), Blaenau Ffestiniog and Tan Y Bwlch (separate gallery). Llandudno is a touristy little town with very long promenade along the beach. Very nice place to visit!

3 - Llandudno and North Wales

June 12th saw us board a train for Llandudno in North Wales. We were b ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 10:35am PST

3.1 - Conwy and Conwy Castle : We took a day trip to Conwy, just a short hop from Llandudno. Conwy is a walled town with a magnificent castle built between 1283 and 1289 for King Edward the 1st. We also visited Plas Mawr, thought to be the best preserved Elizabethan era home in the UK. It was built in between 1575 and 1586.

3.1 - Conwy and Conwy Castle

We took a day trip to Conwy, just a short hop from Llandudno. Conwy is ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 10:00am PST

1 - London : June 8 and 9, 2009 London was a bit of whirlwind stop. An overnight flight left us jetlagged, and with only 24 hours in the city, we ran around and saw as much as we could. This included the British Museum, the Parliament Buildings, Trafalgar and Leicester squares, and a few things in between.

1 - London

June 8 and 9, 2009 London was a bit of whirlwind stop. An overnight f ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 9:49am PST

2 - Cardiff : Derek and Jodi stayed in Cardiff for three days, visiting Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Harbour, the Dr. Who Exhibit (separate gallery), Margam Abbey and Castle (separate gallery), and tonnes of walking around the city.

2 - Cardiff

Derek and Jodi stayed in Cardiff for three days, visiting Cardiff Cast ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 9:15am PST

2.1 - Margam Abbey and Castle : A day trip from Cardiff took us to to Margam Abbey and Castle, via the small town of Bridgend. The Abbey was originally constructed in 1147 and much of it lies in ruin, while the main church is still in operation. The castle was built as a "Victorian era country house" constructed between 1930 and 1940. An even older abbey lay in ruins at the top of a hill (and required a hike to get to) overlooking the valley and ocean.

2.1 - Margam Abbey and Castle

A day trip from Cardiff took us to to Margam Abbey and Castle, via the ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 9:06am PST

2.5 - Dr Who Exhibit in Cardiff :

2.5 - Dr Who Exhibit in Cardiff

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 9:03am PST

6 - Talisker and Balvenie Distillery Tours : We visited the Talisker Distillery (first two photos), but pictures were not allowed. We also visited the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown, where thankfully, pictures were allowed.

6 - Talisker and Balvenie Distillery Tours

We visited the Talisker Distillery (first two photos), but pictures we ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 8:43am PST