Jacobite Train

The rain kinda let up today.  Here are some pictures from our ride on the Jacobite Train, a steam train ride between Fort William and Maillaig and back, through the heart of the Jacobite rebellion, hence the name of the train.   It is more known these days as the Hogwarts Express.  Unfortunately, along the way I somehow changed the settings on my camera, so I’m not able to share with you the pictures of the iconic trestle from the Potter movies as our train arched around it.  Perhaps after getting home and converting the files to jpg I will then post on Fbook.

 The train snaked along lochs, afforded views of glens and bens, and regularly brushed the vegetation growing over the tracks.  As it was raining, views had the added element of rain and fog on the windows.  No matter, we could see plenty, and enjoyed the ride.   At Maillaig we had fish and chips and took pictures across the water to the Isle of Skye. 

Upon return to Ft. William we took a walk to a nearby 13^th c castle ruins.  Not shabby for being just out of town.  The story boards told of clan warfare and how clan MacDonald defeated Clan Campbell at this location.  Yay.   For reasons previously mentioned, no pix to share.

On the walk to the castle we came across a falconer who was training a young Harris Hawk.  He let us take pictures.   Beautiful bird.