INVERARAY
Here is the town of Inveraray which is built on the banks of Loch Fyne, where the Aray river meets the lake. And that is how it derives its name as Inveraray means 'on the river/banks of the Aray' (the same applies for Inverness as inver means 'on the river/bank etc').
This a view of Inveraray's bridge. I think it looks quaint. It's very narrow and only has one lane so therefore has a traffic light on either end. Though you can't tell from the photo, the bridge is higher on the left than the road. At the right end the town begins almost immediately. This is the main road from the Glasgow direction.
This is the gaoler guide at the Old Inveraray gaol (he appears on the cover of the tourist brochure). He tried to scare me (part of the act) with the dire threat of 7 years or lifetime imprisonment in Australia. I told him that I was Australian and that it would be really cool to have a free trip home and nicer weather.
Inveraray's Bell Tower. You get an excellent view of Loch Fyne and the town from the top. Apparently Inveraray has a bell ringers club.
As well as the Old Gaol and Bell Tower, Inveraray also has a castle. Below is the main entrance and part of the wall. It was a beautiful day when we visited but the sun was in the wrong angle for a photo of the entire front. Across from here highland cows were grazing in a paddock.
This is the whole of Inveraray Castle facing towards Loch Fyne. The main entrance is on the right-hand side, halfway, and out of view. The castle is still inhabited but you can take a guided tour though certain areas. To enter costs about £5-6 (˜$15-18) which is actually slightly cheaper than some other castles.
This is the Post card 'Inveraray castle' by Mike Guy of Stirling Gallery
Inveraray is a nice town but has a very sleepy atmosphere. It's about 1 ½ to 2 hours drive from Glasgow and the way takes you though a small region called 'Rest and be Thankful'. Yes I know it's a weird name but the scenery is magnificent. To my great regret it was already dusk when we passed through and so was too dark to take any pictures. And afterwards we continued in the direction of Loch Ness and came back to Glasgow via an other highway and so we never saw 'Rest and be Thankful' a second time but I would really like to see it again by day.
