Comments on: A Scottish Highland Clearances tour

By: Chandler

Chandler — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:25:54 +0000

There is a ferry that leaves from Scrabster just outside Thurso that goes to Orkney as well.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:18:18 +0000

In reply to alison abbott. Just to the south is Aberdeenshire, which has more castles. I'll add a post about it soon.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:17:26 +0000

In reply to Julie McCool. It would be a great place for a walking holiday. There's a walking path along the east coast; the Badbea Clearance Village is on it. It would be a very dramatic hike.

By: Julie McCool

Julie McCool — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:55:26 +0000

What a beautiful and history-rich area to explore. I’ve never even heard of the Scottish Highland Clearances, though I have visited other areas of Scotland. I’d love to hike in the area to enjoy the dramatic landscape and views.

By: alison abbott

alison abbott — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:41:54 +0000

Great information Rachel. My husband and I are hoping for a 2019 trip to Scotland and will look into Highland Clearances after reading your post. The area seems to cover all the areas we look for in a spot when we try and narrow down the itinerary. Plus I’m always on the hunt for beautiful castles and Dunrobin certainly qualifies!

By: Kristin Henning

Kristin Henning — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 02:40:19 +0000

Your travels to this part of Scotland sound like a great combination of heritage search, historic context, meandering and great scenery. We’re due to return to Scotland, and are drawn to Highland Clearances by your post.

By: Irene S Levine

Irene S Levine — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 01:51:46 +0000

Sounds like a wonderful itinerary along the coast—with such a rich history, castles and natural beauty, you’ve put Scotland on my bucket list.

By: Karen Warren

Karen Warren — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:53:35 +0000

Scotland seems to be one of those places that is immersed in history, with something new to discover wherever you go. It must have been a fascinating trip!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:57:54 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Fluhr. Thanks, Suzanne! It was fun! I usually don't go on a trip with a theme in mind. I've only done it before in relation to travel with teenagers (a Harry Potter-centered trip in England and a World War I and II trip in Belgium and France). But it really brings it all together!

By: Suzanne Fluhr

Suzanne Fluhr — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:28:41 +0000

I really enjoy travel that puts an area into its historical context. It must have been fun to be traveling with a friend looking for her historical roots. I’ve never watched Outlander. Too much blood and gore. I’m looking forward to your next posts. We visited Scotland 2 years ago, but only Edinburgh, and through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye.