Visitors!

Time for lunch in Anstruther

Before we started back at school, we welcomed Grandma Cathy and Auntie Nancy to Scotland. We only had a few days to show them the sights, so we worked up a mini-tour of Fife and Edinburgh.

We made a return trip to St. Andrews, on the way stopping again at Anstruthers Fish Restraunt for a fish supper.

About fifteen minutes drive from Dunfermline is Loch Leven. The middle of the loch, is the island home of Lochleven Castle. This is where Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner from 1567-68. It was here that she had to abdicate the throne to her son James VI. The castle itself dates back to the early 14th century during the times of the Scottish Wars of Independence.

Getting ready to set out for the island.

Some swans keeping us company

Lochleven Castle

The Tower House where Mary was held prisoner

Interior courtyard of the castle

Waiting for the return boat

Leaving the island

Both Will and Ainsley had a chance to steer the boat during our return trip.

Zip-lines from yet another great playground on the banks of Loch Leven.