Glasgow, Newcastle & A Night Ferry – Scotland

For our anniversary trip this year, my DH and I took a ‘grand tour of Scotland’ with a whirlwind of Amsterdam thrown in for good measure.

We started in Edinburgh, made our way to Inverness, down through the Cairngorms National Park (with stops in Aviemore and Blair Atholl), on to Glasgow (with a castle stay right outside of Fintry), and finally down to Newcastle to catch a night ferry to Amsterdam.

The trip was great, and we got to see a lot of really cool things, despite Spring being late and most days being cold, wet and windy. We ate a lot of craziness (still craving the Irn Bru, Haggis & Black Pudding we grew accustomed to), walked till our legs felt like they were going to fall off, and took pictures till our hearts were content.

Today’s post is part 4 of a multi part series. Stay tuned for our last stop – Amsterdam! Edinburgh / Inverness & Loch Ness / Aviemore & Blair Atholl

Glasgow

Our last major stop in Scotland was Glasgow, where we were to take a train down to Newcastle and a night ferry on to Amsterdam.

Glasgow was interesting – lots of shopping, lots of bustle; but not really our scene, to tell the truth. Too close to home to feel like being away.

Cousin(s) to NYC's famous lions, Patience and Fortitude in St. George's Square — Cousin(s) to NYC’s famous lions, Patience and Fortitude in St. George’s Square

St. George's Square — St. George’s Square

This is one of the oldest pubs in Glasgow - and the traditional place for couples to celebrate their engagement -- it is steps from the main engagement ring buying spot in town, Argyll Arcade — This is one of the oldest pubs in Glasgow – and the traditional place for couples to celebrate their engagement — it is steps from the main engagement ring buying spot in town, Argyll Arcade

This tree isn't in Glasgow, it's right outside of a tiny town named Fintry on the grounds of Culcreuch Castle, where we stayed the night — This tree isn’t in Glasgow, it’s right outside of a tiny town named Fintry on the grounds of Culcreuch Castle, where we stayed the night

Newcastle

Newcastle is somewhere we will have to visit again. We only had a couple of hours, and barely scratched the surface of all the beauty and history this city has to offer.

Our day ended on a night ferry to Amsterdam, which turned out to be a mini cruise ship, complete with entertainments and great food. Sadly, no wi-fi.