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Cawdor Castle – Cawdor Castle immediately conjures
up Macbeth, that infamous Thane of Cawdor. This delightful castle, not at
all the gloomy drippy place you'd expect, is much later than Macbeth's time
(early 11th century), although there has been a castle on this site since
the 12th century. As you tour the castle, kids can see the drawing and morning
rooms, uncomfortable dungeon, and lovely gardens. |
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Don't
miss a walk down by the Cawdor Burn (large stream) and through the Cawdor Big Woods, a green leafy forest with several easy trails. |
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Culloden Battlefield – Culloden is the momentous spot where
the English soundly trounced Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Highlanders
in 1746, ending that famous uprising. Kids will enjoy the Visitor's Centre,
but you'll have to use your imagination to conjure up the battle on this
flat scrubby moorland. |
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Close to Culloden are the Clava Cairns (Balnuaran of Clava),
an intriguing mound of stones that looks like a really cool "fort." Worth
a detour to see this Neolithic burial site. |
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Johnstons Cashmere Centre (Elgin, east of Nairn) –
Producing cashmere clothing is a tradition in Scotland, and Johnstons mill
has been in operation for 200 years. Take a 30 min. factory tour to see
how the raw fibers are washed, carded, dyed, spun and woven into a finished
sweater. |
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Glen Affric Forest Walks – West of
Inverness is one of the most scenic glens, Glen Affric. Take the Glen Affric
Forest walk, Plodda Falls Scenic Walk or hike around Loch Affric. You can
also go pony trekking into the hills from the Highland Riding Centre,
Drumnadrochit or Loch Ness Riding, Dores. |
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Aigas Dam Fish Lift (Aigas) – The
dam has a specially constructed fish ladder to allow the Scotch salmon to
make their way upstream. Look for the sign at the dam with the schedule
of when they let the fish through – a remarkable sight. (Viewing facility
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