It feels awesome to cook Maggi in a duplex cottage overlooking the sea. So, on our trip to Scotland, we took the Bridle cottage at Cockburnspath, 35 miles from Edinburgh. It was extraordinary as we headed off the motorway and drove through farmlands to reach the cottage.
Picture perfect views, rainbow rising from the sea, novels to read, games to play, music to listen to and a hot cup of tea to sip from…welcome to Scotland.
Edinburgh was all colour and activities as the festival was in full swing. There were numerous street performers, enthralling the audience with their brilliant acts. Edinburgh castle was impressive as the Scottish symbol of power, protection and majesty. It stands high on an extinct volcano with panoramic views of Edinburgh. We soaked in the festivals spirit as we walked through the Royal Mile and Princes Street. Following up on a recommendation, we climbed up Arthur’s seat in the afternoon, from where all of Edinburgh looked even more majestic. Standing tall at 800 feet, Arthur’s seat is a must do for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
We drove through Forth Road Bridge, until recently the longest cantilever bridge in the world. We crossed the Highland boundary fault line and the scenery changed from the rolling farmland of the Lowlands to the forested hills and mountains of the Scottish Highlands. We walked for 6 miles through a wooded area named the Hermitage. Here, surrounded by thick forest, the River Braan crashes over spectacular waterfalls. This is a migratory route for Salmon, and they can often be seen trying to leap the falls, although we were not fortunate enough. We then followed the wide valley of the River Tay, the longest river in Scotland with the greatest flow of water of any river in Britain. We reached Loch Tay and headed along it’s shores to reach Killin and saw the wonderful falls of Dochart in the heart of the town.
On the last day, we stopped at the Pease Bay beach before heading back to London. We were the sole wanderers on the picturesque beach. My mom-in-law and I had a good time picking up shells and playing in the water. The camera had a field day capturing some breathtaking pictures. The vast expanse of the beach contrasted well with the blue sky, mountains with green cover and the red rocks.
With it’s stunning lakes and lush green mountains, Scotland is on par with Switzerland in terms of scenic beauty.
