Perth, in the Heart of Scotland

This sign means that we arrived at Pitlochry... 

...the gate to the Scottish Highlands!

Pitlochry is justly called the "Gate to the Highlands". From here all routes are open to the traveller. Furthermore this little town is worth a short stop, pausing for breath before you proceed.

Quaint shops!

Right behind Pitlochry a branch-off can easily be overlooked...

Touching Queen's View into the direction of Rannoch Moore.

For many miles we follow the River Tummel...

...down to Kinloch Rannoch.

In the distance the Schiehallion is hidden under deep clouds.

On we go to Giaur.

A cup of coffee is waiting for us in the tea room of Rannoch Station.

• A far croonin is pullin me away
  As I take I wi my cromak to the road
  The far Coollins are puttin love on me
  As I step wi the sunlight for my load
  
  Shur by Tummel and Loch Rannoch and Locharber I willgo
  By heather tracks wi heaven in their wiles
  If its thinkin in your inner heart braggarts in my step
  You’ve never smelt the tangle O the isles
  Oh the far coolins are puttin love on me
  As step I wi' my cromak to the isles
  .
• Its by Shiel water the track is to the west
  By Aillort and by Morar to the sea
  The cool cressesIam thinkin o for pluck
  And bracken for a wink on Mothers knee
  Chorus
• Its the Blue Islands are pullin me away
  Their laughter puts a leap upon the lame
  The Blue Islands ffom the Skerries to the Lews
  Wi heather honey taste upon each name

(Road to the Isles - Kenneth MacLeod)