Glenfinnan Monument by sim1
It is hard to believe, but the best of my trip is still to come..... the road to Mallaig!
You really should take this road, when you get a chance, it is so beautiful. It was the highlight of my vacation, the place that comes to my mind, when I think about Scotland. Mallaig itself is not so spectacular, it is an enchanting fishing village. The road to Mallaig has no real spectacular highlights..... but the whole trip, the winding road, the changing landscape, the piece and quiet.... wow, it is great!!!!
And you have to make a stop at the Glenfinnan Monument! Glenfinnan is where Prince Charles (Bonnie Prince Charlie) first landed in Scotland to 'head' the Jacobite Uprising, Scotland's last rebellion in 1745-46. That first summer day, few clansmen showed up to greet the Prince, but slowly, as the hours passed, more and more came, until finally Cameron of lochiel arrrived with 700+ clansmen.
In 1815, the Glenfinnan monument was built by Alexander MacDonald of Glenaladale in memory of all the clansmen who had fought for the cause.