Sherramore Lodge Day 3 - 10/01/08

Mitch took us to see Highland cattle. The original color of these cows was black or white. The Victorians decided that they would look better as a golden color so they’ve been bred to that standard.

Then we drove to Kingbussy to shop for gators for Gary and David.

Afterwards, on to Loch Ness where we looked but did not find Nessy. The story is that St. Columbo was sailing in around 560, and was attacked by a large serpent.

Then we drove to Urquhart Castle, which was built to guard the Great Glen in the early 1200’s. St. Columba is said to have stayed here in the 6th century. It played an important role in the Wars of Independence, being taken by Edward I and later held by Robert the Bruce. During the Jacobite troubles in 1692, part of the castle was blown up to prevent it falling into “rebel” hands.


Then we drove to Buelly, ate lunch and tried to go to the Priory, which is where monks lived. It was raining too hard so we went shopping at Tesco.


Doug and Gary got deer today. Gary got his second stag, which was a 10-pointer. Doug also got his first deer in the early morning hunt. George got his second deer.


Dinner was prime rib, carrots with parsnips, scalloped potatoes with lemon mousse for dessert.