Lord of the Glens started today alongside in Oban. The weather was grey, yet still dry. One group chose a walk through native woodland to Dunollie Castle with photo instructor, Alex Joseph. This castle was first built in the 7th century. Another group joined Naturalist John Pailthorpe on steep slopes behind Oban to McCaig’s Tower, a folly built by John Stuart McCaig around 1900. The tower, dominating the skyline above Oban, offers breath taking views of the port and countryside.
Once back on board, the ship set sail up Loch Linnhe towards Corpach at the southern end of Caledonian Canal. By this time, the weather gifted us steady rain and moderate winds.
In wind and rain, one hardy group joined Alex Joseph kayaking in Corpach Bay. They returned wet and smiling, enjoying a wonderful experience. The remainder of the guests boarded a coach to Glenfinnan. Despite the wet weather, we walked to see the Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, famous from films like the Harry Potter series. Guests also visited the Jacobite memorial tower, built where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Stuart banner to rally clans for the Jacobite cause.
