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Glasgow

Ursula Schmitz

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18/05/2023

I left Skye very early morning and drove back to Edinburgh where my Scottish summer had started and returned the car. I hopped on a train to Glasgow where I spent my last two days in the lovely Native Hotel in the city centre. A hotel that greets you with a big chunk of cheese and a bottle of wine, what´s not to love there?

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I spent the two days exploring the city and leaving my camera in the hotel. Enjoy a little Glasgow “photo dumb” from my phone. Starting with the Gallery of Modern Art

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Taking the subway to the West End

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Kelvingrove Museum

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Walking back to the city and just having to stop at the Willows Tea Room

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Going to the Southside the next day and walking towards Pollok country park and Pollok House

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Pollok House

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Back in the city centre

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Sligachan Old Bridge

Ursula Schmitz

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16/05/2023

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The Old Sligachan Bridge is probably one of the iconic sights on the Isle of Skye. Just off the main road, the bridge is set in the stunning landscape of the Cuilins with an amazing view of the Black Cuillins mountains.

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

Sligachan Bridge was built between 1810 and 1818 by Thomas Telford, with three spans, this rubble bridge has a pronounced hump going over river Sligachan. Today it is only for pedestrians or bicyclists.

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

I started walking along the track behind the bridge, along the river – pretty boggy but so beautiful.

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

 

St Mary’s Old Church – Duirinish Stone

Ursula Schmitz

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11/05/2023

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

While I actually wanted to walk to the Duirinish Stone, the standing stone you see in the back, I also took the opportunity to explore St Mary´s Old Church and burial grounds in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

The church was built in 1694 in place of another older church near Dunvegan.

The original building was a simple rectangle, but a north burial aisle was added in 1839. A 1735 burial enclosure with fine Renaissance carving stands against the west gable. (Britainexpress.com)

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

Several heads of the Clan Macleod are buried here, though the church at Rodel on the Isle of Harris was the principal burial place for clan chiefs.

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

Duirinish Stone

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

The standing stone might look very old, but it was only erected at the turn of the Millenium, using traditional methods. It offers a stunning view across Loch Dunvegan and MacLeod’s Table.

A time capsule has been embedded in its foundation, containing things of today’s life, so that future generations can gain an insight into the daily life of that time. (Myhighlands.de)

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

But I just couldn´t find the path leading to the monument. I tried both sides of the church, across the other side and some more – but somehow they didn´t lead me to the stone.

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

The views were still nice though!

Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

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