First Stop, Doune Castle, Scotland

We are getting into the mood for castles, and the atmosphere of 'history'. Our first stop on what is becoming known as 'Cory's Excellent Adventure' is Doune Castle.

This castle was on Cory's list of Must-See's because one of his favorite Monty Python movies was shot here.

When we were done looking around, it was back on the road. Getting used to driving on the left with all the roundabouts still scares me.

We settled into our cozy room at the Crags Hotel in Callander. We loved it here! The proprietor was so informative and friendly. We had booked a triple room but because there was an empty room, they gave Cory his own for free.

We ate dinner at the hotel and the food was incredible. Don had the venison stew and Cory and I had the fish dish on a recommendation from our server. The fish called Sea Bream is new to us.

The whole bill including an appie, dinner, drinks, dessert, and our two rooms was only £135.

After dinner we walked about town and ran across the nicest setting.

Teith River runs right through town. There was even a swan floating about, preening itself.