Back to Edinburgh

I woke up at 7:20. Got ready and had the tasty Scottish breakfast my hostess had cooked. The plan was simple. Reach Edinburgh before 1 (that’s when Hertz closes on Saturday). If possible see castles on the way. I really wanted to visit the Balmoral Castle which was near Ballater. This is where the Royal family comes to stay every year around august. I is supposed to be very beautiful. But it was going to open at 11 and if I waited till that time, I would have never made it to Edinburgh on time. I also wanted to visit the Glamis Castle but again no time. So i left in the morning..

the twisted roads in the plains.. thankfully it was a clear day..

the snow covered mountains in the distance..

On the way I stopped at the Braemer Castle for a quick photo..

The snow capped peaks in the distance..


they seem to be coming closer..

naa.. thats just wishful thinking...

after the next turn, i realized i was actually driving next to the white hills..

Yes, I could see snow almost around me.

and the road kept on ascending..

finally i reached it..



This was the ski slopes of Glenshee in Braemer. On the way I saw a board for the Scone Palace. although this castle was not on my list, but since it was right on my way I decided to check it out. It was quite majestic from outside..

Some cattle in the fields around..


After this I dashed straight to Edinburgh taking the shortest route possible, refueled the car and returned it to Hertz. Then i took a bus to the station and here i am writing this log….

Total distance in the day: 118mi

Total distance travelled: 912mi


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