Took my dog on a grand adventure to storm a castle—he was ready to charge in with all the bravado of a Viking. But when we got there, he realized the castle was more of a ruin than a fortress. His face said it all: “I trained for this!” He gave the crumbling walls a disappointed sniff, as if to say, “Where’s the fight?” But being the adaptable pup he is, he quickly embraced the idyllic river nearby, splashing around like it was some sort of doggie spa. The picturesque Scottish hills were also a hit, and he strutted along the trails like a true Highlander dog, head held high, acting like he was born to roam the misty moors. He even tried to herd a few sheep, but they were unimpressed by his royal demeanor. Now, he’s convinced he’s the reincarnation of Braveheart, and we’ve got a new family motto:...
Read moreIt's a building in Glen Esk. You can't do anything apart from look at it. It is very impressive and a wee bit romantic (if you're that way inclined I suppose) What you should be doing is enjoying the walk. Turn round and look at the very pretty horses in the field across from the castle.And then walk further and keep your eyes open for adders ( they're venomous so NO...
Read moreInvermark Castle, can’t get inside, but worth a look if your out that way to see Loch Lee or climb Mount Keen.
Great area away from it all, limited phone signal (O2) lots of nice places nearby for short walks and...
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