Inspiration Scotland

Every year we try and go to somewhere we haven’t been before. This year it was Scotland. It didn’t disappoint.

Walking through Edinburgh felt like I was in Harry Potter world. Eating fish and chips reminded me of Friday night dinner in Melbourne. The Military tattoo was a magical blend of sound, light, precision and history which left me full of emotion. and the fringe festival showcased talented comedians and performers.

Our self-drive tour continued through Aberdeen to Inverness, with many castle and historic building sightings and tours. Scottish landscape is a totally different set of colors, its rugged beauty requiring many stops to take photos.

We stayed in an amazing old house in Oban that had many lives, now a B&B. This fishing village has views of the water across the bay is a gateway to the Isles and has amazing sunsets! Here I finally had time to relax and just sit and draw, and I painted a few iPad drawings of the view.

The ten days flew by so quickly, I have a collection of memories of another culture and space. I enjoyed both the noise and excitement of the city and the quiet and wildness of the countryside and a welcoming and friendly culture with a feeling of connection with my Australian heritage.