Here we go! I have posted many pictures of this site on my Instagram account. Yes, it’s the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, my ultimately favorite place in the UK! But, before we decided to go to Glenfinnan, another place was in our consideration, which was Eilean Donan Castle. You know, the castle in James Bond movie. So, we had to choose, because they’re located in the opposite way and it’s Winter, the sun sets really early. I called the Castle’s information and it’s being renovated for regular maintenance, no public visitation for couple of weeks. Then Glenfinnan it is.
I probably won’t be bored telling you how awesome the
landscapes in the highlands were. The
place was magical. I didn’t care if
it’s cold, I don’t remember that I was freezing during the trip, all that
because the place was just so beautiful.
It’s a true Scottish gem. Don’t
take my words for it, you have to experience it yourself. Haha.
You might think I’m exaggerating but this is pretty much how I feel
about the place and looking back, as I’m writing this, makes me a little
excited, but also some kind of pain :(
It took around 1 hour from Urquhart
Castle, Inverness
to Glenfinnan. You will pass by some
Lochs that you might want to take few stops and snap some shots. There’s Glenfinnan Monument
that allows you to see Loch Shiel from the bird view. It was closed that day, I’m sure the view
must be really amazing from the top. But
it’s alright, since our goal that afternoon was the viaduct. It’s located not far from the tower.
There’s this small parking lot and we’re lucky we could park
the car! Probably because it’s Winter, so not many visitors come (it’d be
crowded in the summer). There’s nobody when
we hiked to get to the top to see the viaduct.
The steep incline was slippery and kind of dangerous due to the icey
road, but the view when you get to the top was absolutely rewarding.
Glenfinnan Viaduct has been used as location in several
films and television series, such as Ring of Bright Water, Charlotte Gray,
Monarch of the Glen, Stone of Destiny, and German film Carlie und Louise. Although it has been featured in many films,
the Viaduct actually gained fame due to its association to the Harry Potter
movie series. I’m sure you remember the
scene of this railway bridge in that movie.
It’s situated at the head of Loch Shiel which streches south west for 20
miles to Acharacle.
Tada! I’ve never seen that kind of view in my life
before, I mean, just look at the pictures!
This is 416 yards long and made up of 21 arches, the
tallest of which is 100ft high.- (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
I'm still obsessed with that fur headband, it's really warm and looks kinda cute :p Oh and careful on your way down, because it’s really slippery.
I don’t think I need to explain about my outfit as you can
see it for yourself. Yeah, I didn’t pack
many clothes that time :p
The Jacobite Steam Train that runs across the bridge only available
during April – October. So, no, I didn’t
wait for the train that wouldn’t pass by.
To me, the view that time in Winter was more than enough and I’m really
grateful that we decided to go to the Highland
that day. The Scottish Highlands took
the cake! The short getaway that day made my entire UK Trip. Sunny, no rain, cold but not freezing, some
snow flakes on the ground, just everything you could ask for a day in Winter.
For more info about Glenfinnan Monument,
please click here
For more info about Jacobite Steam Train, please click here
Check out my instagram account @anggiangela for another
traveling pictures.
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