The boat we traveled on Loch Ness.A geological rift split the land from coast to coast, once dividing scotland in two. Glaciers deepened the trench and the result today is a long glen of steep - sided, wooded mountains and dark, mysterious lochs. Castles and forts abound, demonstrating the Great Glen's strategic importance and enhancing its dramatic grandeur. And, of course, there is the legendary Loch Ness monster, elusive but irrepressible, and still atttracting scientific interest!!
The dark waters of the lake. Loch Ness
With a dept of almost 1,000 feet and unusually black water, this immensely atmospheric loch is Scotland's longest at 26 miles. Flanked by mountains, castle and abbey ruins, Loch Ness is worth of its fame. Tales of Nessie - first recorded by St Aiden in the 7th century, "Nessie" pops up time and again. There is actually a convincing body of sonar and photographic evidence to support the existence of large creatures here, and scientific opinion remains open.
Which one is the real "Nessie"?
Oh, here he is!!URQUHART CASTLE
Magnificently situated on the edge of Loch Ness, these ruins were formerly one of Scotland's largest castles. A fine tower house still stands.
On Loch Ness. CULLEN
Cullen with it's ancient viaduct. 
The beach in front of the houses in Seatown. Our next house is located Cullen. It is in the Moray area. The Moray Firth coastline was described as one of the World's Top 18 Coastline Destinations in National Geographic Traveller Magazine survey. Cullen enjoys a unique micro-climate, and some of the finest weather in the country.The railway viaducts dating from 1886 never cease to amaze. The railway ended in 1960's, now they provide a popular walking and cycling route.
The quaint houses of Seatown lie directly below and provide an insite into a bygone era of the "silver darlings". Beyond lie the fertile lands of Seafield Estate which supply the finest barley for malting in the whisky industry.
The ocean was awarded an EU Flag in 2003 for clean bathing water. The unique rock strata "The Three Kings" are in front of the beaches. The Cullen Golf Club dating from 1870 has one of the most remarkable sites for a course in Europe - the first 9 holes designated by Old Tom Morris running along the cliffs and the back nine playing at the beach level. It has been described by "Golf Monthly" as the "quirkyiest" course in golf history.
The Three Kings. Cullen is best known for the local delicacy which is on menus all over Scotland - the Cullen Skink - a fish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, onions and milk. In 2006 the name was added to the Oxford Dictionary. There are eight distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail and over 30 golf courses within an hour from here. 
Great place to be for the summer!!
Great place to be for the summer!!
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