Prior to arriving here today we were informed that as it was a Sunday nothing would be open and therefore it would be better to book a tour. Sorry Princess but you lied, although all the large stores were closed … Read More
Stirling Castle and the Battle of Bannockburn.
The ship today was berthed at South Queensferry just by the three bridges that cross the Firth of Forth; the red railway bridge, the old road bridge and the recently opened Queensferry bridge.
The trip we had booked was due … Read More
The Battle of Culloden and looking for Nessie.
Invergordon, today’s stop, is a charming little port town whose deep harbour is home to many oil platforms that are here for refurbishment. The town itself is small but forms the gateway to the Eastern Highlands of Scotland.
Todays trip … Read More
Chocolate Buffet and Kirkwall.
Cruising and chocolate buffets go hand in hand. On our first couple of cruises the buffet was held at midnight and sported an array of cakes and confections together with a chocolate fountain. On later cruises the event was moved … Read More
Edinburgh via Greenock.
Today’s destination, the port of Greenock is located about a 45 minute drive from Glasgow. As Sylvia and I had visited this city on a number of occassions we decided to take the oppurtunity to visit Edinburgh as we had … Read More