Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - Wondrous Scotland and Cranachan

What a wondrous place Scotland is. Today especially was a surprise.
As we drove towards Callander, to have a look round the shops for birthday idea's, we noticed Loch Venachar was still, quiet and peaceful.

Not a gust of wind or a small gentle breeze disturbed this body of water.
We were there for awhile, admiring the stillness Scotland had to offer at this location.

It was beautiful.
After a good gander round Callander, we shimmied on towards Lake of Menteith, the only lake in the whole of Scotland!

Can't say it was overly exciting but I can officially say, I've been there!

After visiting the one and only lake in Scotland, we carried on down the road towards Aberfoyle. After a quick visit to the Scottish Wool Centre and Ewe'vd Been Fleeced, we trundled further down the road towards Loch Ard.

There is nothing spectacular about Loch Ard. Nothing that will make the tourists come running anyway, but we read on the wildlife spotting sheet back in the reception at Tigh Mor Trossachs, Pine martins had been spotted around Loch Ard.

Well, it is a large loch and without spending an entire day walking the perimeter of the loch, our attempts to see the rare mammal was almost impossible.

The views however, were very stunning. Typical Scotland really!

In comparison to Loch Venachar, Lake of Menteith and Loch Ard were incredibly choppy...

Shooting back to the apartment, we ran down to the Lochan for our invitation to fish for a second time as Morris' guests. We obviously accepted this offer and for us to fish for free and only pay £5 for the fish at the end, it was daft not to accept!

The fish once again, was beautiful and she was fully appreciated for her splendid colours and perfection in the world.

After a rather large and delicious tea, we shot off to the other side of Loch Achray for more photographs of Tigh Mor. This time, for night time shots!

Admittedly, the camera I was using is not a professional photography camera but all the same, the imagery idea is there!

Back at the apartment, we sat down for the final time and ate cranachan.
For those of you who don't know what cranachan is, it is a traditional Scottish pudding consisting of toasted oats, raspberries, whipped double cream, honey and a generous shot of whiskey.
It is the best thing my taste buds have EVER tasted.

Thank you to the wonderful chef at Scott's Bistro!