Rather than taking the faster drive via Aberdeen, we chose to drive using the more scenic route through the Cairngorms. Our first stop was the historic port, university and cathedral city of St Andrews, centre of a region of seemingly countless golf courses. After a walk around the old part of the city, we proceeded northwards through Braemar, Granton-on-Spey and Ballindalloch to our destination of Elgin. We were very impressed with Elgin, having found a wonderful guesthouse within walking distance to the old cathedral ruins. We also spent some time exploring a ‘surprise find’, the Biblical gardens beside the cathedral which featured plants inspired by Biblical verses and stories - quite a magical place in the golden sunlight of the late evening.
01 St Andrews.jpg
02 St Andrews.jpg
03 St Andrews.jpg
04 St Andrews.jpg
05 St Andrews.jpg
06 St Andrews.jpg
07 St Andrews.jpg
08 The Cairngorms.jpg
09 Elgin Cathedral.jpg
10 Elgin Cathedral.jpg
11 Elgin Cathedral from the Biblical Garden.jpg
12 The Biblical Garden, Elgin.jpg
13 The Biblical Garden, Elgin.jpg
14 The Biblical Garden, Elgin.jpg
15 The Biblical Garden, Elgin.jpg
16 Old Bentley, Elgin.jpg
17 Morris Cowley interior, Elgin.jpg
18 Elgin Cathedral.jpg
19 Our accommodation, Kilmorie House, Elgin.jpg
