In August 1995, we made or second trip to the United Kingdom. We spent six nights in London where we stimulated the local economy, took a day trip to Oxford and visited with the family Dunwell in Thatcham.
We then spent three nights at a lovely small inn called Minmore House, located 200 yards from The Glenlivet Distillery. There are eight guest rooms. Full highland breakfast, afternoon tea, and a five course dinner were part of the stay. If we’d only known, we’d have stayed longer than three nights. We’d also have gained lots of weight from the marvelous food.
The small town of Glenlivet sits on the other side of the distillery. Otherwise, these were the only neighbors.
We happened upon Blairfinde Castle. It had not withstood the hands of time well. It is being held together by large iron bands.
Balindolloch Castle, on the other hand, is well taken care of. It is the oldest castle that is still occupied by the same family who built it.
We finished our visit to the U.K. by visiting Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festival. While we stimulated the economy there, too, we didn’t take any pictures.
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