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My Heart's in the Lowlands: Ten Days in Bonny Scotland

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With the capital in panic at the thought of a Jacobite advance, the Prince was determined to press on try and secure the British throne for his father, the exiled would-be James VIII. Here, 'bonnie lass' expresses admiration for the poem's subject, showing how 'bonnie' has been used to denote beauty and affection. The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond

It is pronounced "BON-A", so "bon", then say the "A", then say it together with no gap. The pronunciation can be slightly different depending on where you are in Scotland. What does "bonnie" mean?With government forces continuing to press against him and with the clan chiefs insisting on returning to the Highlands, however, the only way Charles could realistically go was north. Scotland is well known for its whisky production, so much so that they named a type after it! That means if it’s Scotch you are after, then you must pay a visit to one of the many distilleries that you will find here. You can even do road trips and tours of the country that are based specifically around the distilleries if that is your thing.

Despite its historical origins, 'bonnie' is still used in contemporary Scotland, everyday language, and cultural contexts. After breakfast, enjoy a delightful coastal drive to Stonehaven then through the charming Angus countryside to reach Dundee. We follow the banks of the River Tay to Perth and Scone Palace, a fairy tale castle set in extensive grounds. This is the ancestral home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield who welcomes us with coffee and freshly baked shortbread. In olden days Scone was the crowning place of the Scottish Kings including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce. Join an expert guide to view many of the treasures exhibited in the palace then enjoy free time to explore the open gardens. Later cross into the medieval Old Town to visit mighty Edinburgh Castle to see the stunning Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Later take a drive along the famous Royal Mile to see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, HM The King's official residence in Scotland.Bonnie Parker: One half of the infamous Bonnie & Clyde responsible for a string of robberies during the great depression in 1910. Of course, you may prefer to do the Ben Lomond walk using public transport. If that’s the case, then your best option is to get to either Glasgow or Stirling and travel from there. But, there is no direct transport to the trailhead all year round. Glasgow to Ben Lomond

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