We decided to drive from London to Scotland as this provided more photo opportunity and flexibility for rest stops for baby Bing. This was the scenic route we took which is also family friendly.
We touched down around noon time. And drove straight from Gatwick airport to Sheffield (3 hours). The next morning, drove to Sheffield town area (free parking on Sunday! Yay)
Day 1
Sheffield peace garden. Located in the middle of the town. Water fountain against the background of the wall of the partially demolished st Paul's church.
Sheffield peace garden. Located in the middle of the town. Water fountain against the background of the wall of the partially demolished st Paul's church.
Durham castle and cathedral-UNESCO
Used to be a monastery, system abolished and converted into a working university. We visited free of charge on heritage day. Lots of green fields for children to run around. Quite a petite castle but enjoyable visit nevertheless.
Used to be a monastery, system abolished and converted into a working university. We visited free of charge on heritage day. Lots of green fields for children to run around. Quite a petite castle but enjoyable visit nevertheless.
Alnwick castle
We didn't manage to visit the interior but just took a photo because it was raining on and off with baby Bing soundly sleeping in the car. It's the main castle in which Hogwarts was filmed in the Harry Potter series.
We didn't manage to visit the interior but just took a photo because it was raining on and off with baby Bing soundly sleeping in the car. It's the main castle in which Hogwarts was filmed in the Harry Potter series.
Royal border bridge @ Berwick upon tweed
We then put up the night at Edinburgh just out of the town area.
Scotland
Day 2
Helix park and the Kelpies
Baby Bing had so much fun running around and meeting friendly dogs. The place is huge and is next to a canal. The scenery is breathtaking.
Day 2
Helix park and the Kelpies
Baby Bing had so much fun running around and meeting friendly dogs. The place is huge and is next to a canal. The scenery is breathtaking.
Falkirk wheel
This is a rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
This is a rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
Stirling castle
This is one of the most important castles in Scotland both historically and architecturally.
This is one of the most important castles in Scotland both historically and architecturally.
Wallace monument
This tower was built on the summit of Abbey Craig, overlooking Stirling in commeration of Sir William Wallace.
This tower was built on the summit of Abbey Craig, overlooking Stirling in commeration of Sir William Wallace.
Loch lubnaig
This is a freshwater loch about 5km long and 44.5m deep. Water so crystal clear that one can see the bottom.
This is a freshwater loch about 5km long and 44.5m deep. Water so crystal clear that one can see the bottom.
Glenfinnan viaduct
This is a railway viaduct made famous because of the Harry Potter movie series. Yes this is where the Hogwarts express whistled by.
This is a railway viaduct made famous because of the Harry Potter movie series. Yes this is where the Hogwarts express whistled by.
It's off the beaten tracks and looks so melancholic in the drizzle by the river. It must have been a place for quiet reflection.
It's in the middle of nowhere and that's what makes it attractive. The barracks looks like a lone knight guarding the land. Not guarded by anyone and there's no admission fees but surrounded by nicely maintained lawn.
There are quite a few walks available for different viewpoints depending on how much time you have. We took the shortest journey for roughly half an hour round trip to see the waterfall. The walk is enjoyable with the river rushing by beside us. We are surrounded by the Douglas firs, among the tallest tree in the UK.
Dunkeld cathedral
Last minute decision to drop by. Managed to snap a few photos before the church church yard was closed off. Huge compound with lush greeneries next to the river.
More exciting places next blogpost :)
Last minute decision to drop by. Managed to snap a few photos before the church church yard was closed off. Huge compound with lush greeneries next to the river.
More exciting places next blogpost :)
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