Author: Micah
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Culloden and a Castle
Yesterday we visited Culloden battlefield, where the English troops crushed the Jacobite uprising of ’45. Following this battle the wearing of the kilt and the owning of bagpipes was outlawed. We learned a lot about the various political feelings flowing through the diverse peoples. I’d be happy to fill you in on some of the…
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G Mac
Wednesday we went to Huntly, the birthplace of George MacDonald. We saw his birthplace, his childhood home, his church, and his school. We also saw some buildings that make appearances in some of his fictional works. We then went to Cullen, the setting for Malcolm (one of my favorite George MacDonald books). It made me…
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From Ben Nevis
Good news: Nan, Gabe, and Seth made it down from the top of Ben Nevis. They had arrived at the top at the perfect time; the snow had stopped falling and the clouds had lifted a little above the peak. By the time they got back down, clouds again covered the summit. Sunday we went…
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Two Hikes
Yesterday we hiked along the river that runs right past the house where we are staying. Throwing rocks in the water is always fun! We also did a lot of reading together. I like stories! Today we drove from the East side to the West of Scotland through the highlands. Beautiful! Our first stop (other…
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Rattray
It is true; the town we are staying outside of is called Rattray. I was enjoying morning runs through beautiful Scottish hills until two days ago when I was looking too much at the Scottish hills and not enough at the ground. I managed to step in a ditch hidden in the grass. I’m limping…