Today’s big trip was to Drumnadrochit and nearby Loch Ness.  We set out early and made a stop in Dunkeld, which is the home of children’s author Beatrix Potter.  It’s a cute little community and there we found their Cathedral which dates back at least 1000 years. A good portion of the church is undergoing renovation and repair due to the elements (freeze and thaw).

Full church from distance

Front of the church

Side of the church

Damaged area of the church

Interesting tree at the church

After our brief stop, we continued on up into the Highlands where we saw snow capped mountains.  Once we arrived, we caught a quick lunch at a nearby cafe and boarded our boats.  The tour took about an hour and showed the vastness of the lake.  The bottom resembles a bathtub with the sides being steep drops to a depth in the middle of about 750 feet.  We did not see the elusive “Monster”, however, did get a condensed history of the sightings and theories on what really might be out there.

Boat with the other half of our group.

View from Loch Ness

Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness.