February 3rd, 2002

to Sterling, Scotland

Fort Willin' to Sterlin'
Ye last o' leg o' me trip' ye comes' ye' end

Some of the most scenic parts of the highlands were from Fort William to Sterling. Our group stopped for some Hairy Cooin', snow fightin', Glencoe wanderin', water tappin', Castle Stalkin', Scottish food eatin', and finally some William Wallacin'. This tour came to a close and was a last minute unexpectedly well worth it decision.

Click on the "Sterling" link or scroll down the page to view pictures of Fort William to Sterling.

Glecoe and the meeting of the three waters

History and importance
of Glencoe being illustrated.

A pure water source, near
the meeting of three waters.

"All We Need Is Love"
Graham, our guide, entertaining
us with his Scottish love treatment
and the Beatles.

Hairy Coos. Very cute cows in Scotland that have horns.

"Im not just an ordinary Hairy Coo"

Hairy Coos.

The Drover Inn, famous eatery
with a medieval and traditional
Scottish atmosphere.

Yummy! Steak & Guinness Pie
with chips & vegetables, one of Scotland's typical dishes.

Other typical dishes I experienced, include Black Pudding (cooked sheep blood), Cornish Pastries, Haggis (sheep stomach bag stuffed with spiced liver, offal, oatmeal and onion).

Castle Stalker

The William Wallace Monument

One of the girls on my tour, Nicola, never experienced snow before so we stopped and had a little fun snow ball fighting episode.

The city of Sterling below
the Wallace Monument.

Does this statue really portray the message of 'Freedom'. Its locked in a cage. That's because the Scots hate it and try to chip "Braveheart" off the shield. Coincidentally the statue looks like Mel Gibson (Australian) and was erected outside the William Wallace Monument after the movie was released. Do you agree with how American culture is altering the culture of other countries?

Stairs up to the top of
the monument.

Tribute to William Wallace.

William Wallace led Scottish troop
down to defeat the English in 1297
at the Battle of Sterling Bridge.