Midnight on the Loch Ness

I am not sure I will ever tire of the Highlands and the summer midnight sky.   

Clan Murray Exploration

There's something exhilarating about family history!  Yesterday we visited the 1st Murray Castle (Duffus Castle) outside of Elgin, Scotland.  Although it is a castle ruin, and hasn't been occupied since the 17th Century, it was still thrilling.  We climbed up the steep hill, imagining the motte that once protected the castle.  The sky was crystal clear and as we walked around the stone rubble, I couldn't help but think that this was where the Murray's once lived.

We feel so blessed to be able to share moments like these with C. before he deploys for Africa.

A father and son moment.

We also paid our respects to the Clansmen who perished at the Battle of Culloden.

O Bonnie Scotland!

This chilly summer morning we headed out to Fort William.  We couldn't resist but join in with all the travelers watching the Hogwarts Express (Harry Potter) train cross over the Glenfinnan Viaduct.  Our family hiked up the side of the mountain with our three small children, my husband draping one child over his broad shoulders and carrying the second small child on his back.  Many huffs and puffs later, even loosing his shoe in the muddy bog, he finally made it to the top to capture this view.

Loch Eil mid day, the loch was so clear it was mirroring everything.

Murray Family History

Blair Castle, in Perthshire Scotland belongs to my clan, Clan Murray.  One of the many stops on our way up to the Highlands.  This is going to be a good week!

Some beautiful blossoms in the castle garden.

We found a home to rent for a few days during our stay in the Highlands,the view is my favorite!

Nearly midnight and there is still light.

Garden Lovely

My new favorite....I just love this Fuchsia!

Nothing But Blue Skies - London!

For a forecast of rain all week, we were graced with nothing but blue skies!  I don't think we could have asked for better weather, I think London was just showing us her best side!  It was just brilliant, spending the day with my sweet heart of 8 years.  Happy Anniversary, sweet C.!

Lovely York!

Enjoying an English Spring