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    "Scottish Myths & Legends" explores the magic, mystery and sprinkling of mayhem that covers the dramatic landscape of Scotland. From the ancient tales of the Loch Ness Monster to the stories of shape shifting Kelpies, we go on a fascinating journey of discovery to uncover the stories behind the myths and the magnificent Scottish landscape that has inspired these truly legendary legends.


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    Thank you greybeard, I have always wanted to visit Scotland and Ireland. Such a beautiful land.

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    Thank you greybeard, I have always wanted to visit Scotland and Ireland. Such a beautiful land.
    My favorite 'Visit Scotland' video. (just 25 seconds: recommended )
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    Donald whers ya trousers.

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    Hogmanay on the black and white tv years ago, brilliant, Andy Stewart, Jimmy Shand, Stanley Baxter and Jimmy Logan, new year widnae be the same widoot it! Legendary!
    Sorry, way off topic again, but I remember first-footers and party-goers doing the highland fling and the gay gordons trashing the furniture in the inebriate chaos. Happy memories, thanks Chris.
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    I traveled through Scotland and drove to Inverness. I will never forget it - what a beautiful place. And I am reminded every time I see a greybeard post!

    When I was at the lock, (1982?) there was a group from the U.S. doing some exploring experiment on the water looking for Nessie. If I remember correctly, they had a type of floating dock made of circular pods and when something swam under it, it sent a small dart or something to try to hit whatever fish was there in an attempt to obtain a DNA sample.

    I spent a lot of time in Glasgow and went to a Celtic vs Ranger match - that was an adventure!

    Thank you for bringing the memories!

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    Yes Inverness is a beautiful place and the fastest growing "town/city" in "Europe"
    Its my home town so somewhat biased.
    Near Loch Ness of monster fame--I dont have an opinion on that--may be so.
    Near Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Standing Stones--which seem to have holes bored in stone of surrounding " buildings/small round ".
    There was a fort with melted stone walls-- Torvean Hillfort nothing left to see.
    Anyway quite a lot relating to legend near Inverness.

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    I went to school in Dunblane in the 60s , and have driven through the Great Glen many times. Loch Ness is very atmospheric, in a ‘dark’ kind of way.
    On my first visit to Inverness our progress through the town was halted by a lone cow meandering nonchalantly up the main street. It was like being in India.
    It’s a beautiful area, in easy reach of lovely and interesting places , like the Black Isle and Findhorn.

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    I went to school in Dunblane in the 60s , and have driven through the Great Glen many times. Loch Ness is very atmospheric, in a ‘dark’ kind of way.
    On my first visit to Inverness our progress through the town was halted by a lone cow meandering nonchalantly up the main street. It was like being in India.
    It’s a beautiful area, in easy reach of lovely and interesting places , like the Black Isle and Findhorn.
    Thanks for your comments Jimswitz.
    I agree Lochness is that bit dark.
    However I spent a lot of my youth in Findhorn where I learnt to sail---the happiest days of my life--an much later going to The Findhorn Foundation --an ACIM study group.
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