VI AJE A ESCOCI A

LUGARES DE I NTERS

Manuel Munuera Giner
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NDI CE
NDICE ............................................................................................................................. 1
Pginas de inters ................................................................................................................. 5
Folkestone ............................................................................................................................ 5
Ashford................................................................................................................................. 5
York...................................................................................................................................... 5
Durham................................................................................................................................. 5
Melrose Abbey ..................................................................................................................... 5
Moffat................................................................................................................................... 6
Near Drumshang................................................................................................................... 6
Culzean Castle ............................................................................................................... 6
Glasgow................................................................................................................................ 7
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs ........................................................................................ 8
Loch Chon ..................................................................................................................... 8
Loch Achray .................................................................................................................. 8
Loch Lomond ................................................................................................................ 8
Glen Coe............................................................................................................................... 9
Ballachulish.......................................................................................................................... 9
Fort William......................................................................................................................... 9
Ben Nevis 1343 m................................................................................................................ 9
Isla de Mull y alrededores .................................................................................................. 10
Las islas desde Oban Ferry Terminal .......................................................................... 10
Three Isles Excursin............................................................................................ 10
Three Isles Early Bird Excursin.......................................................................... 11
Treshnish Isles Tour.............................................................................................. 11
Oban, el Dunstaffnage Castle y la Iron Furnace .......................................................... 11
Oban Ferry TerminalCraignure ................................................................................. 12
Duart Castle (Craignure).............................................................................................. 12
FionnphortStaffa........................................................................................................ 12
Iona abbey............................................................................................................. 12
Tobermory Ferry Terminal-Kilchoan Ferry Terminal ................................................. 13
Resumen ...................................................................................................................... 13
Loch Morar......................................................................................................................... 14
Mallaig Ferry Terminal ...................................................................................................... 14
Isla de Skye ........................................................................................................................ 14
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Armadale Ferry Terminal ............................................................................................ 14
Elgol ............................................................................................................................ 14
Portree.......................................................................................................................... 15
Culnaknock: Kilt Rock ................................................................................................ 15
Staffin .......................................................................................................................... 15
Duntulm....................................................................................................................... 15
Kilmuir: Skye Museum of Island Life......................................................................... 15
Dunvegan Castle.......................................................................................................... 15
Carbost......................................................................................................................... 16
Destilera Talisker ................................................................................................ 16
Cuillin Hills ................................................................................................................. 17
Kylerhea ...................................................................................................................... 17
Kylerhea Otter Haven Carpark............................................................................. 17
Kyleakin ...................................................................................................................... 17
Kyle of Lochalsh ................................................................................................................ 17
Seaprobe Atlantis Wildlife Cruises.............................................................................. 17
Dornie................................................................................................................................. 18
Eilean Donan Castle .................................................................................................... 18
Achanalt ............................................................................................................................. 19
Loch Maree ........................................................................................................................ 19
Gairloch.............................................................................................................................. 19
Gairloch Marine Life Centre........................................................................................ 19
InverasdalePoolewe.......................................................................................................... 21
Inverewe Garden ................................................................................................................ 21
Braemore (Ullapool)........................................................................................................... 21
Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve Falls of Measach .............................. 21
Ullapool .............................................................................................................................. 22
Loch Assynt........................................................................................................................ 22
Calda House and Ardvreck Castle (Sutherland, near Inchadamph)............................. 22
Kylesku............................................................................................................................... 22
Scourie................................................................................................................................ 22
Isla de Handa ............................................................................................................... 22
La costa norte y las islas exteriores .................................................................................... 24
Cape Wrath.................................................................................................................. 24
Thurso.......................................................................................................................... 24
John O'Groats .............................................................................................................. 24
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Duncansby Stacks, head and lighthouse ............................................................... 24
Black Isle............................................................................................................................ 25
Cromarty...................................................................................................................... 25
Rosemarky................................................................................................................... 25
Avoch .......................................................................................................................... 25
Contin................................................................................................................................. 25
Rogie Falls (salmon leaping) ....................................................................................... 25
Glen Affric ......................................................................................................................... 26
Loch Ness........................................................................................................................... 26
Urquhart Castle (Drumnadrochit) ................................................................................ 26
Fort Augustus .............................................................................................................. 27
Inverfarigaig ................................................................................................................ 27
Inverness............................................................................................................................. 27
Fort George ........................................................................................................................ 28
Destileras........................................................................................................................... 28
Keith: Strathisla Distillery........................................................................................... 28
Dufftown: Glenfiddich Distillery................................................................................. 29
Huntly Castle...................................................................................................................... 29
Stoneheaven ....................................................................................................................... 30
Dunnottar Castle.......................................................................................................... 30
Crieff Highland Games....................................................................................................... 30
Stirling................................................................................................................................ 31
Stirling Castle .............................................................................................................. 31
Old Bridge and the National Wallace Monument........................................................ 31
Near Castlecary: The Falkirk Wheel .................................................................................. 33
Culross................................................................................................................................ 33
Edinburgh........................................................................................................................... 33
Rosslyn Chapel ............................................................................................................ 33

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Pgi nas de i nters
http://www.beautiful-scotland.co.uk


Fol kestone
Llegada del tren del eurotunel.
Ashford
Parece ser un sitio recomendable para dormir (Anna D.).
York
Impresionante catedral.
Durham
Impresionante catedral normanda del siglo XI. Situada en lo alto de la ciudad y en una bonita
plaza, la entrada est precedida por un cementerio en donde, como en todos, las centenarias y grises
lpidas se levantan sobre verde suelo. Del interior de la catedral destacan sus vidrieras y la decoracin
con distintos motivos geomtricos de las columnas. La impresin es de equilibrio, proporcin y soli-
dez.
Mel rose Abbey
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/melrose/melroseabbey/index.html
http://www.aboutscotland.com/mel.html
La abada de Melrose, es la ms hermosa de todas. Por espectacular, por grande, por sus ruinas
rosceas bien conservadas, por su emplazamiento. Forma parte de la ruta de las abadas, una serie de
abadas de los Borders, y que se encuentran todas en estado ruinoso. Constituyen todas ellas una
muestra de las turbulentas relaciones entre Escocia e Inglaterra en el siglo XVI. Esta fue construida pa-
ra los monjes cistercienses, y fue saqueada una y otra vez por los ejrcitos ingleses. La destruccin de-
finitiva se produjo en 1545, con la poltica destructiva de Enrique VIII y la reforma anglicana. En la
abada, flanqueada por su cementerio, se guarda en una caja el corazn de Robert the Bruce, personaje
adorado en toda Escocia, pues fue l quien recogi el testigo de William Wallace y derrot a los ingle-
ses. Es una visita imprescindible.
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Moffat
Famoso por sus telares.
Near Drumshang
Cul zean Cast l e
http://www.aboutscotland.com/culzean/index.html
http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/culzean/index.html
http://www.hauntedcastlesandhotels.com/Scotland/culzean.htm
Uno de los ms impresionantes de Escocia. 15 la entrada?.
Los jardines son increblemente hermosos, PRECIOSOS. El csped de un verde brillante, ador-
nado por fuentes engalanadas con flores, maceteros rebosantes de color, flores y ms flores por do-
quier. Es una delicia el pasear por ellos y sentarse en uno de sus muchos bancos y dejar recrearse la
vista, tan solo contemplando el jardn, tan solo eso. Y el castillo no poda ser menos. Una fortaleza del
siglo XVI, erigido sobre un vertiginoso acantilado que domina el estuario del Clyde.
Al entrar en l, su primera estancia esta decorada por una coleccin de trabucos, la mayor de
toda Escocia. Cada habitacin esta decorada como si estuviera habitado, como si el paso del tiempo no
hubiese hecho mella en l y sus habitantes an se sentaran en sus grandes sofs. En cada estancia, unas
hojas en varios idiomas, te explican que es aquella habitacin y lo ms sobresaliente de ella: que obje-
tos no deben dejar de mirarse, la historia de cada sala y pequeas dosis sobre la historia del castillo.
Una nica pega. No pueden hacerse fotos. En cada habitacin, una persona del castillo vigila
que la norma se cumpla. Todas las habitaciones son bellsimas, pero si hemos de resaltar una, sta es la
escalera oval que da acceso a las habitaciones y sobre todo al saln principal, con un piano y con unas
vistas increbles de su acantilado.

Culzean is a romantic 18
th
century Castle built by Robert Adam for David Kennedy, 10th Earl
of Cassillis. It perches on the cliff edge above the Firth of Clyde with ever-changing views of Arran
and the Ailsa Craig - sometimes they're hiding in the mist, at others, they seem so close that you feel
you could reach out and touch them!
Culzean is set in a Country Park of over 500 acres. This offers something for everyone with its
wooded walks, the Swan Pond, a new (1999) Adventure Playground, Walled Gardens, shoreline, Visi-
tor Centre, shops and restaurants. Exciting new projects to improve facilities are ongoing.
The aim of this page is to share information about a very special place with the world. Internal
and external links are provided to associated sites and a bibliography of relevant reading material is in-
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cluded.

Like a storybook castle, this fantastic example of Robert Adam's genius stands dramatically on
a cliff with superb views across the sea to the mountains of the Island of Arran.
Between 1777 and 1792 Adam converted an old fortified towercastle for David Kennedy, the
10th Earl of Cassillis, creating at Culzean (pronounced "Cullane") probably the finest Georgian castle
in Scotland. Its Circular Saloon and Oval Staircase are acknowledged as Adam's final masterpiece.
When the Kennedy family donated the castle to the National Trust for Scotland in 1945 they
asked that the top floor be given to General Eisenhower as a thank you from the people of Scotland.
Ike first came to Culzean in 1946 and was clearly touched to accept this gift. He visited the cas-
tle three more times, once as President when, for a short while, Culzean was his Scottish White House.
His longest stay was during his retirement when he enjoyed painting and walking in the peace
and quiet of Culzean's beautiful gardens, woodland and shore, as well as playing golf nearby.
He wrote of Culzean, "This is a place I can relax."
Gl asgow
La catedral de Glasgow est al lado de la zona universitaria. Dentro de la catedral, hay folletos
en todos los idiomas que por 10 peniques, te explican la historia de la catedral y lo que merece ser vis-
ta en ella. Por el exterior, su aspecto gris, como sucio, como si las obras de restauracin de la piedra no
se hubiesen realizado, si es que alguna vez se hicieron. Esta rodeada por un cementerio, sembrado de
verde, y con numerosas lpidas sobresaliendo. La catedral de Glasgow es la mayor iglesia de toda Es-
cocia. De culto presbiteriano, esta se fund durante el siglo siete. Lo ms hermoso de la catedral, es la
cripta o iglesia baja, en la cual est enterrado el patrono de Glasgow San Mungo.
Provands Lordship, la casa ms antigua de Glasgow. De entrada libre y perfectamente am-
bientada, esta casa fu fundada en 1456 como un hospicio. Sus tres plantas recrean como era la vida en
la Escocia de mitad del milenio anterior. La catedral y esta casa, se salvaron de la destruccin que
hubo en toda Inglaterra de las iglesias catlicas con motivo de la reforma protestante de 1560.
En frente de la casa, se encuentra el museo San Mungo de vida y arte religioso. Entrada libre.
Es una de esas pequeas agradables sorpresas que se encuentran en cualquier viaje. Pensaba que esta-
ran sus tres plantas, llenas de pinturas religiosas. Y no. Es un recorrido por todas las religiones y por
todas las fases de la vida, a travs de objetos cotidianos y de fotos. Cada etapa de la vida enfocada des-
de el punto de vista de cada religin. Y adems perfectamente ordenado y con sentido. En algunas vi-
trinas incluso se puede probar a adivinar los conocimientos que tenemos de cada religin. Sinceramen-
te, hay que visitarlo. La joya del museo no obstante es un cuadro. El Cristo de Dal, que la ciudad de
Glasgow le compr al artista en 1951.
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
http://www.loch-lomond.net/
http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/index.asp
http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/areas/lomond/index.cfm
http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/areas/trossachs/index.cfm
http://www.trossachs.fsworld.co.uk/trossachs/
Loch Chon
Dormir
Loch Achray
Loch Lomond, el mayor lago de agua dulce de Gran Bretaa. El lago esta ubicado dentro de la
zona de The Trossachs. Esta regin de grandes lagos y montaas abruptas, marca el lmite de las Low-
lands y las Highlands.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a Scottish loch located in both the western lowlands of Central Scotland and
the southern Highlands. It is located in the council areas of Stirling, Argyll and Bute, and West
Dunbartonshire, and its southern shores lie approximately 14 miles (23 km) north of Glasgow, the
country's largest city.
This freshwater loch is approximately 37 kilometres long, and up to 8 kilometres wide, with an
average depth of about 37 metres, and a maximum depth of about 190 metres. It has a surface area of
approximately 71 square kilometres, and a volume of about 2.6 km
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. Its surface area is the largest of
the lochs, and is second biggest after Loch Ness in terms of water volume in Great Britain, although it
is not the largest in the British Isles - this distinction belongs to Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland.

Loch Lomond Shores is a principal gateway to Scotlands first National Park. It is Scotlands
most spectacular visitor destination combining the beautiful environment with an outstanding mixture
of leisure and shopping experiences overlooking the majesty of Loch Lomond at Balloch.
The National Park feels worlds apart from the bustle of city life. Yet its less than an hour from
Glasgow and not much more from Edinburgh. A place of contrasts, it covers four distinctly different
and special areas:
Ben Lomond standing guard over Loch Lomond, the largest expanse of freshwater in Great
Britain
The Trossachs, wild glens and sparkling lochs between Callander and Aberfoyle
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Breadalbane, the high country of the north, with some of Scotlands finest munros, Ben Lui,
Ben Challum, Ben More and Ben Vorlich
The Argyll Forest of the Cowal peninsula watched over by the Arrochar Alps and bordered by
sea lochs.

The Trossachs (Scottish Gaelic, Na Trosaichean) itself is a small woodland glen in the Stirling
council area of Scotland. It lies between Ben An to the north and Ben Venue to the south, with Loch
Katrine to the west and Loch Achray to the east. However, the name is used generally to refer to the
wider area of wooded glens and braes with quiet lochs, lying to the east of Ben Lomond.
The scenic charms of this area came to popularity when Walter Scott extended his romantic
portrayal of Scotland's past from border ballads to poems of a medieval past rich in chivalry and
symbolism, with his 1810 poem Lady of the Lake giving a roll call of Trossachs place names, the lady
herself being found on Loch Katrine. This was followed up by his 1817 historical novel Rob Roy
romanticising the outlaw cattle thief Raibert Ruadh born by Loch Katrine and buried at nearby
Balquhidder. Perhaps ironically, Scotland's only lake, the Lake of Menteith, lies about 6 miles (10 km)
to the south east of the glen, on the edge of the Trossachs area.
Gl en Coe
El centro de informacin narra la historia de la masacre de Glencoe. Un grupo de soldados
del clan Campbell se aloj con los Macdonald de la regin, cuya hospitalidad se vio traicionada
cuando.
Bal l achul i sh
http://www.glencoetourism.co.uk/
Ballachulish Visitor Centre and Tourist Information is situated in Ballachulish village, just off
the A82, one mile from Glencoe village, surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful scene-
ry in Scotland. They provide information on local visitor attractions, walks, where to eat and where to
stay.
Fort Wi l l i am
Fort William es una de las mayores ciudades de la costa oeste, de unos 15.000 habitantes, es
famoso por ser un gran centro turstico, por su belleza y por estar a los pies del Ben Nevis, la montaa
ms famosa y ms alta de toda Escocia.
Ben Nevi s 1343 m
El monte Nevis, es la montaa ms alta de Escocia. Sus tan solo 1344 metros de altura, son un
aliciente para poder decir que se ha subido a la montaa ms alta del pas. Su cima est casi siempre
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coronada por nubes, y la nieve se forma en cualquier poca del ao. Antes de empezar la subida, hay
un centro de visitantes, donde se informa del tiempo en la cumbre y de los posibles cambios metereo-
lgicos que pudiera haber. El camino del Ben Nevis, es de unos 16 kilmetros y suele hacerse entre 6 u
8 horas. Hay que ir bien abrigado y preparado para hacer la excursin.
Isl a de Mul l y al rededores
The island is an island of peninsulas giving it a long and varied coastline that offers visitors
endless days of exploration and discovery.The mountains that stretch across the middle of the island
rise to over 900 metres and are particularly popular with hillwalkers. Mountain ranges in the south and
the east are pierced by glens and waterfalls.
Mull is home to a wide range of wildlife and is one of best places in Europe to see the Golden
Eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos ) and White Tailed Sea Eagle. It also offers a home to the elusive European
Otter (Lutra Lutra).
Organised Whale and Dolphin watching trips on which Minke Whales and Dolphins among
others can be seen, are available on the Island.
http://www.scotlandwildlife.com/
Las i sl as desde Oban Ferry Ter mi nal
Visita de la Isla de Mull e islas menores.
http://www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk/default.asp
http://www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk/timetables.asp
Three Isles Excursin
Salida a las 10:00. Regreso a las 19:45. Precio adulto 42 libras. Precio nio 21 libras.
This excursion is one of the best day tours in Britain, providing a scenic route through the beau-
tiful isle of Mull and a visit to the Isle of Iona to see the famous abbey, but the highlight of this tour is
the awe-inspiring visit to the unique Isle of Staffa to see Fingal's Cave.
This tour departs rom the Ferry Terminal, Railway Pier, Oban on Caledonian Macbrayne's MV
Isle of Mull, crossing the Firth of Lorne to Craignure on Mull where you join our private coach. The
scenic route through the Island is via Glen More to Fionnphort where you board the ferry for Staffa.
After landing on Staffa and visiting Fingal's Cave, you sail south to Iona. There is now an opportunity
to have a late lunch or snack at Martyr's Bay Restaurant, which is conveniently situated near Iona pier.
Later take a leisurely stroll through the Benedictine nunnery and the Reilig Oran - the burial place of
the kings - on the route to Iona Abbey.
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Three Isles Early Bird Excursin
Salida a las 07:45. Regreso a las 17:45. Precio adulto 37 libras. Precio nio 18,50 libras.
This tour to Mull, Iona and Staffa is similar to the Three Isles Excursion. It leaves Oban earlier
in the morning, offering the chance to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more leisurely day with time on
Iona for lunch and to explore the island. You also save with the 'Early Bird' Special Fare.
Treshnish Isles Tour
Salida a las 10:00. Regreso a las 19:45. Precio adulto 42 libras. Precio nio 21 libras.
This is the ultimate choice in tours for those interested in ornithology and the natural history of
these beautiful unspoilt islands.
We spend over two hours ashore on Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles to visit the large
colony of puffins nesting there.
Lunga was inhabited until the 1850's- the islanders leaving their isolated homes as a monument
to their hardy existence which is now envied by those of us whose lifestyles are spoiled by the
disadvantages of modern times. The views from their ruined homes are superb with spectacular
scenery, seals off the shore, puffins on the doorstep and many thousands of guillemots perched
precariously on the Harp Rock nearby. The silence is broken by the calls of the seabirds as they come
ashore to their nesting sites.
After Lunga we sail sail to Staffa to visit Fingal's Cave. This tour provides a chance to view
seals and occassionally dolphins, basking sharks and whales in their habitat in the seas around the
Treshnish Isles and Staffa.
Oban, el Dunst af f nage Cast l e y l a I r on Fur nace
Oban es famosa por su lonja de pescado, en la que se hacen subastas ininterrumpidamente.
En Oban, hay una excelente imitacin del coliseo romano, encima de la colina que domina toda
la ciudad.
A cinco millas de Oban, se encuentra el castillo de Dunstaffnage. Este castillo es famoso por
varios motivos. El primero y que se observa a simple vista, es que est edificado encima de una roca,
mimetizndose las paredes del castillo con las de la roca. Fortaleza de aspecto cuadrado, con cuatro
torres defensivas cuadradas tambin. La leyenda dice que la piedra del destino, objeto de culto de la
monarqua Escocesa, se escondi durante varios aos en este castillo. De esta piedra aprendimos
bastante ms en Edimburgo, pero eso es otra historia.
Dunstaffnage tambin cuenta con su fantasma una leyenda cuenta que el fantasma de un an-
tepasado de los McDougall, antiguos propietarios del castillo, se pasea por sus estancias con una tnica
verde. Construido en el siglo XIII, se puede visitar por dentro, con estancias sencillas y austeras, sin
ambientacin, donde la imaginacin de cada uno deba ayudar a decorar las paredes del castillo. Fuera
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de sus muros, est la capilla, o mejor dicho lo que queda de ella.
La visita a la Iron Furnace, es gratuita con el Explorer y aunque, a priori, es un lugar que no
llama la atencin, el visitarla, es como una clase prctica de historia. A travs de un itinerario marcado,
se observa todo el proceso de fundicin del acero, la utilizacin del carbn como material de quema,
su traslado, etc.etc.etc.
Oban Fer r y Ter mi nal Cr ai gnure
Se llega a Craignure desde Oban en Ferry en un viaje de 45 minutos.
http://www.calmac.co.uk/mull.html
Ida y vuelta 73 libras la autocaravana y 7 libras cada pasajero. Slo ida 54 libras la autocarava-
na y 4 libras cada pasajero.
Duar t Cast l e (Crai gnure)
http://www.duartcastle.com/
Residencia del clan Maclean, situado en un lugar prominente desde donde se domina el Sound
of Mull. Construido originalmente en el siglo XIV y restaurado en el XX.
This castle dates from the 13th century and was probably built for the MacDougalls. In the late
14th century, it became the seat of the MacLean Clan when the tower house was added. The family left
the castle in the latter part of the 17th century when they retreated to the Treshnish Isles. Subsequently,
Government troops took the castle and held it for some years.
For over a hundred years it lay in ruin until it was bought and restored in 1911/12 by Sir
Fitzroy MacLean. Duart Castle now houses much MacLean memorabilia. You can visit the
Banqueting Hall, the Sea Room and various state rooms. Upstairs is the story of the MacLean chiefs.
Prisoners (models really) from the Spanish Armada are kept in the dungeon.
Fi onnphor tSt af f a
Visita a Staffa desde Fionnphort.
http://www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk/timetables2.asp
http://www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk/fingal-cave.asp
Salida 9:45 o 12:15. Adulto 18,50 libras. Nio: 9,50 libras.
Iona abbey
Monumento histrico vinculado a los primeros cristianos de Escocia. Los edificios de la abada,
hoy restaurados, se fundaron originalmente hacia el ao 1200. Lugar de enterramiento de los primeros
reyes escoceses.
Tober mor y Fer r y Termi nal -Ki l choan Ferry Termi nal
Puede desde aqu salirse de la isla en direccin a Kilchoan. Viaje de 30 minutos.
http://www.calmac.co.uk/summer-ardnamurchan-timetable.html
Ida y vuelta 53 libras la autocaravana y 6,55 libras cada pasajero. Slo ida 31 libras la autoca-
ravana y 3,85 libras cada pasajero.
Resumen
Visitar las islas desde Oban en una excursin de un da cuesta de 111 (Early trip) a 126 libras.
La visita a Staffa cuesta unas 56 libras.
Cruzar la isla puede salir por unas 124 libras en ferries regulares. Cruzar la isla con el Hops-
cotch 21 - Mull & Ardnamurchan cuesta unas 95 libras (67,00 + 4*7,15)
http://www.calmac.co.uk/hopscotch_route21


Cruzar Mull y entrar a Skye en ferry sale por unas 113 libras con el Hopscotch 22 - Mull, Mor-
vern & Skye.
http://www.calmac.co.uk/hopscotch_route22

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La experiencia islea puede completarse desde Sky con el Hopscotch 14 - Harris & Uists, que
cuesta unas 250 libras
http://www.calmac.co.uk/hopscotch_route14

Loch Morar
Habitado por un monstruo llamado Morag, que dispone de un entorno bien amplio, ya que, con
sus 310 m, se trata del lago de agua dulce de mayor profundidad de Europa.
El lago de agua dulce de mayor profundidad de Europa se une al mar a travs del ro Morar, el
ms corto de Gran Bretaa. Segn cuenta la leyenda el monstruo Morag vive en el lago.
Mal l ai g Ferry Termi nal
Mallaig es pequeo. Muy pequeo. Sus pocas casas se amontonan en las cercanas del puerto,
cuya actividad es importante pues sus transbordadores enlazan este pueblo con Armadale, en la isla de
Skye.
Desde aqu se cruza a Sky con el Hopscotch 22 - Mull, Morvern & Skye.
Isl a de Skye
Ar madal e Fer r y Ter mi nal
Entrada a la isla en ferry desde Mallaig. Ferries desde Mallaig entre las 08:10 y las 18:00 (39
libras).
El gol
Sendero sealizado (aparcamiento en el monte antes de llegar al muelle) con vistas fabulosas de
la ra Scavaig con los Cuillins al fondo. Para los excursionistas ocasionales, slo se recomienda el pri-
mer tramo.
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Por t r ee
No perderse el Fish & chips.
Cul naknock: Ki l t Rock
http://www.phouka.com/travel/other/kiltrock/kiltrock.html
http://images.google.es/images?hl=es&q=kilt%20rock&sa=N&tab=wi
Uno de los lugares ms bellos de todo el viaje. No se debe ir a Skye, sin visitar la Kilt Rock.
En los acantilados de Kilt Rock la roca tiene la forma de la falda escocesa.el acantilado
parece una falda escocesa, cuidadosamente plisada.
sitio.
De ms de 200 metros de altura, es de una belleza impresionante. Una fina cascada de agua se
deslizaba por su recta cada, para alcanzar el mar en medio de innumerables rocas. La bruma del mar,
mezclada con el vapor del agua de la cascada, le daba aun ms belleza al entorno. Y asomarse al
acantilado, para buscar la mejor fotografa, era tarea casi imposible, por la cantidad de turistas que
estbamos en el mismo

Named because of it's appearance, which really does look like a carefully pleated kilt, this rock
formation on the Isle of Skye was quite popular the day we stopped, even if it was raining a bit. There
are those who say that Skye is the most beautiful part of Scotland, and I'm inclined to agree with them
-- it is breathtakingly gorgeous. The mist was coming in from the sea, and rolling over the mountains
in all directions.
St af f i n
Dunt ul m
Ki l mui r : Skye Museum of I sl and Li fe
http://www.skyemuseum.co.uk/
Abre de 9:00 a 17:30. 1,5 libras adultos y 1 libra los nios.
En Kilmuir est el Skye Museum of Island Life. Siete cabaas con techos de paja, encima de
una colina, recrean como era la vida en la isla en la antigedad, con sus objetos, sus costumbres y sus
tradiciones. La entrada tan solo cuesta 3 euros. Y no hay nadie que controle la entrada. Este museo,
tiene fama en toda la isla, por ser un reflejo fiel de la vida en Skye.
Dunvegan Cast l e
http://www.dunvegancastle.com/
Abre de 10:00 a 17:00.
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Segn cuenta la leyenda, unos restos de tela de seda que pudieran datar incluso del siglo IV
pertenecen a una bandera tejida por hadas que los jefes del clan MacLeod podrn emplear nicamente
en tres ocasiones para su proteccin en tiempos difciles. Hasta la fecha slo se ha enarbolado dos ve-
ces.
Dunvegan Castle is located 22 miles west of Portree on the Isle of Skye.
It is a picturesque place with wooded gardens. Parts of the castle are thought to date from the
ninth century, but building work has been carried out in almost every century since the 1200s when the
MacLeods moved in. It is said to be the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland today.
Inside there are family portraits galore with antique furniture, books, trophies and weapons.
Showcases containing alsorts of medals and relics display such intriguing items as a lock of Bonnie
Prince Charlie's hair and a pin cushion embroidered by Flora MacDonald.
Also on display is the famous Fairy Flag, of which precious little now remains. Legend has it
that this sacred banner, believed to date from the 7th century, will bring success to the chief or his clan
if unfurled in an emergency. However, the charm will only work on three occasions and it has already
been used twice to secure MacLeod victories in battle. Nancy MacCorkill covers this story in her
article.
The castle is open daily from mid March to end October daily 10am - 5pm. Also open winter
time 11am - 4pm. Tickets can be purchase for admission to the castle and gardens combined, or just
for the gardens. Restaurant and souvenir shop located in the car park. Guided tours lasting 45 minutes
can be arranged by appointment and it may be possible to meet the owner.
Boat trips in the loch are run in a motor vessel from the castle jetty near which there are picnic
tables. On the peninsula opposite are two flat-topped peaks, each 500 metres high, known as Macleod's
Tables.
Follow the shoreline path north of the castle to Claigan. Near there is the so-called Coral Bay.
In fact it is calcified seaweed with some small shells and tiny pebbles which makes it this pale yellow
colour.
Car bost
Destilera Talisker
Con cierto paladar marino (segn afirman algunos), as como un ligero aroma a turba y
ahumado, los entendidos clasifican su sabor a medio camino entre la ligereza del whisky de las Tierras
Altas y el mayor cuerpo del malta de Islay. Talisker es la nica destilera de Skye.
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Cui l l i n Hi l l s
Kyl er hea
Kylerhea Otter Haven Carpark
Puesto de observacin desde donde se domina el estrecho de Kylerhea, que separa la costa oc-
cidental de la isla de Skye. Hbitat ideal de la nutria, que vive aqu en estado natural.
The Otter Haven carpark is set in a spectacular location with fantastic views across the Kyler-
hea narrows to Glenelg and the Kintail mountains. On a nice day, this is a beautiful place for a picnic.
From here there is a short walk along the forest road to the Viewing Hide. There is also a short loop
walk through a very attractive area behind the hide.
Mammals: In the sea, which the viewing hide overlooks, are both common and Atlantic grey
seals and of course otters can be seen sometimes on the shoreline. The seals haul out on the shore at
the haven. And we spot the occasional school of common and bottle-nosed dolphins. We have infor-
mation about Otter
Birds: On the sea and shore we see oystercatcher, sandpiper, heron, dipper, rock pipit, cormo-
rant, shag, eider, guillemont, gannet, kittewake, fulmar and many gulls and if you're lucky white-tailed
sea eagle. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle
How to get there: Either, take the summer ferry from Glenelg to Kylerhea or, from the A850
on Skye, three and a half miles west of the Skye bridge, take the road to Kylerhea. Near Kylerhea and
at the signpost, turn north on the small track to the Otter Haven carpark.
Kyl eaki n
Seacruise ofrece viajes en barco para ver focas y nutrias (una hora).
Kyl e of Lochal sh
Seapr obe At l ant i s Wi l dl i f e Cr ui ses
http://www.seaprobeatlantis.com/index.shtml
Gracias al nico barco de pasajeros semisumergible del Reino Unido puede ver de cerca la fau-
na marina a travs de ventanas submarinas de observacin.

Scotland's only semi-submersible glass bottom boat
Seaprobe Atlantis Glass Bottom boat offers an experience no other boat can match. You can
enjoy the scenery in the most beautiful part of the Highlands of Scotland; The Isle of Skye... and minu-
tes later go below decks and be amazed as you look out through the glass bottom boat's viewing galle-
ry in complete comfort at the marine world beneath the waves of Lochalsh.
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Our award winning glass bottom boat trips include: World War II Shipwreck - Port Napier,
beautiful kelp forests with fish, dolphins and porpoises, and of course the ever present seal colony.
Above the waves bordered by the Isle of Skye and Kyle of Lochalsh are hundreds of seabirds, otters,
whales and even the occasional shark. The whole area is now designated a Marine Special Area of
Conservation.
The wildlife cruises depart Kyle of Lochalsh 'pontoons' throughout the day on a regular basis
with room for 55 passengers in seated comfort. There are two toilets on-board as well as catering
facilities.
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them.
This is a great day out for children and adults alike just be sure to bring your camera and
camcorder. The children especially are amazed by the way they can look out into the sea through the
big glass windows in complete safety and watch the 'fishes' swimming by. Its something they will
remember for the rest of their lives and give them a deeper appreciation of the natural world arou
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HOURS
This is our famous Shipwreck trip! Join us on an exciting voyage of discovery as we visit the remains
of a WWII shipwreck. You will also see a working salmon farm, visit Seal Island, and explore the ama-
zing underwater kelp forests. Abundant seabirds, porpoises and otters are frequently sighted on this
trip

*Family Ticket is valid for 2 Adults+2 Children
Adults
Child
Infant
Baby
OAP/Studt
Family*
14.50
7.25
3.50
free
12.50
41.00
Every so often we do longer trips, which don't just include all the local wildlife, a visit to the
WWII shipwreck, the seals & underwater kelp forest, but also Cruise up to the Eilean Donan Castle.
Dorni e
Ei l ean Donan Cast l e
http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
The Eilean Donan Castle has been voted the only thing in Britain you must see before you die,
according to a recent BBC publication!!!

Smbolo de Escocia que aparece en infinidad de fotografas. Destruido en un ataque naval
durante la rebelin jacobita de 1719 y reconstruido en la dcada de 1930.

El Eilean Donan, es desde el exterior simplemente precioso. Emplazado sobre la pequea isla
de Donan, fue construido alrededor del siglo XIII, y gestionado por el clan McKenzie. Como otros
castillos de Escocia, su historia esta llena de batallas, conquistas y reconquistas. En 1719, un ejrcito
compuesto en parte por soldados espaoles, hizo frente con xito a una flota de barcos de guerra de la
marina inglesa. Tan solo la posterior embestida y bombardeo del castillo, termin por destruir y vencer
a los espaoles que eran partidarios de la causa Jacobita.
Las salas estn perfectamente ambientadas y con multitud de objetos antiguos que pertenecie-
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ron a personas que tuvieron alguna relacin con el castillo. La primera sala que se visita es una exposi-
cin sobre la historia del castillo, para llegar despus a un primer saln, con mesas y sillas de roble,
gticas ventanas y paredes recargadas de objetos de todo tipo.
Como un objeto de culto, hay un mechn de pelo, que correspondi al prncipe Bonnie Charles.
En cada sala hay unos folios en varios idiomas que explican mucho mayor la sala en la que uno se
encuentra. Adems el personal del castillo se encargaba de aclarar las dudas que iban surgiendo en
cada estancia. Salas inmensas con grandes bibliotecas, chimeneas y cuadros de personajes ilustres van
recreando un ambiente que en algunos momentos te sumerge en la vida cotidiana de 4 siglos atrs
Por unas estrechas escaleras se llega a las habitaciones, algunas ms austeras que otras y a
pequeas estancias sin mobiliario alguno. La visita termina en la cocina del castillo, quizs la estancia
ms graciosa de todas y tambin ambientada hasta el ms mnimo detalle.
Vimos muchos castillos, unos destruidos, otros vacos, y otros ambientados, pero el de Eilean
Donan, fu con total seguridad el mejor de todos.
Absolutamente imprescindible.
Achanal t
BedBreakfast y apeadero en mitad de una pradera como las de Bailando con lobos.
Loch Maree
Gai rl och
Gai r l och Mar i ne Li f e Cent r e
http://www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk/index.php
Cruceros para la observacin de la fauna marina con avistamientos de ballenatos, delfines, mar-
sopas y focas. Centro de informacin sobre la fauna.

We offer a variety of sea cruises to suit your needs and with all our cruises your adventure
begins in Charleston Harbour, where you will be welcomed aboard MV Starquest by your skipper Ian.
After a short, but essential, safety briefing you will cruise gently out of the harbour and if youre lucky
you may catch a glimpse of Sammy, our resident grey seal, along the way!
Cruising at a gentle six knots out into the Loch you'll discover the breathtaking coastline of
Gairloch, looking back to shore you will marvel at the stunning mountain scenery.
Keep an eye out for a wide range of birdlife and sealife that abound off the west coast of Sco-
tland: golden eagle, otters, and the sea eagle; plus orcas and killer whales, bottle nose dolphins and
porpoises - just to name a few....
The main commentary during our cruises is in English but we can also describe marine life and
birds in French, German, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish and Italian.

One Hour Cruise
This cruise is aimed at all ages. With a little bit of history about the area, this trip gives you the
chance to get close to common and grey seals in their natural habitat and learn a little about them too.
You may encounter porpoise, minke whales and occasionally dolphins.


Two Hour Cruise
A slightly longer cruise, giving us more time to visit the many bird colonies where we find a
huge variety of seabirds nesting side by side. You may see porpoise, seals, dolphins and whales along
the way. Plus of course the wonderful scenery, and the magic of it all.
If time allows we may deploy the underwater camera to view , starfish, crabs, sea urchins, soft
corals and jellyfish or if we are lucky enough to be in the company of a pod of porpoise or dolphins we
may deploy the hydrophone to hear communication between them.
For the real enthusiast why not join us on an 'Early Bird' Cruise. A chance to get out on the
water at a quieter time just as the wildlife begins to waken.
s.
For something a little bit special what about a Champagne & Sunset Cruise. View the wildlife
and wonderful scenery, aboard Starquest, on a beautiful summer evening, then sip cold Champagne
and watch the sunset as we make our way back to harbour. For the ultimate romantic gesture why not
charter the boat for just you and that special person in your life!
Daily between March and October join us for a one or two-hour wildlife survey cruise from
Charleston Harbour, Gairloch to record marine wildlife activity in the area. During peak times we offer
up to six cruises a day, with reduced timetable at less busy times, so please contact us for current
sailing time

One hour cruises
9.00 am, 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm
Two hour cruises
8.00 am, 9.00 am 10.00 am, 11.00 am,
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Adults : 10.00
Under 16s : 5.00
12.30 pm 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm
Adults : 20.00
Under 16s : 10.00

Inverasdal ePool ewe
Impresionantes vistas sobre la baha.
Inverewe Garden
Braemore (Ul l apool )
Cor r i eshal l och Gor ge Nat i onal Nat ur e Reserve Fal l s of Measach
Garganta espectacular formada por el deshielo glacial que acaba en la magnfica cascada de
Measach. Mirador y puente colgante.

It's a dizzying and exhilarating experience to look down on the torrent of water plunging 46m
(150ft) over the Falls of Measach from the gently swaying suspension bridge. Corrieshalloch Gorge is
one of the natural wonders of the Highlands and not to be missed, especially after periods of rain. The
river has carved a spectacular mile-long box canyon through hard metamorphic rock, and the
suspension bridge, built in 1874 to a design by John Fowler, offers the best view of it. Fowler later
went on to collaborate on another Scottish landmark - the Forth Railway Bridge.
eights.
Corrieshalloch Gorge is on the A835 at Braemore, 12m miles east of Ullapool, on the Ullapool
to Inverness Road. When you drive along the road dont forget your camera as the trees and views are
spectacular in themselves. Suddenly on this twisting road the parking area for the gorge appears, and
more often than not is quite busy with tourists.
ADMISSION PRICES: 1 (honesty box)
This breathtaking mile-long gorge, is one of the finest examples in Britain of a box canyon, its
61 m (200 ft) deep. The river plunges 46 m (150 ft) over the Falls of Measach. There is a suspension
bridge a little way downstream from the falls this was built by John Fowler (1817-98), he was also a
joint designer of the Forth Railway Bridge. John Fowler bought the estate of Braemore in 1867.
Further downstream, there is a viewing platform it provides an excellent vantage point looking up
towards the spectacular falls of course for this you will need a head for h
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Ul l apool
Loch Assynt
Cal da House and Ardvreck Cast l e (Suther l and, near I nchadamph)
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/ardvreckcastle/index.html
Dormir?
Pintorescas ruinas de un castillo del siglo XV habitado por el fantasma lloriqueante de la hija
de un jefe del clan Macleod que intent casarla con el diablo.
Anyone travelling the A837 north from Inchnadamph over the years will have been intrigued
by two ruins at the east end of Loch Assynt. The shell of Calda House stands close to the road, while
the remains of Ardvreck Castle lie a little to the west, on a promontory projecting into the loch.
The relatively recent construction of a parking area between the two gives excellent access to
Ardvreck Castle. A visit to Calda House requires a short walk alongside the road: but intending
visitors should be aware that this remains a dangerous structure which can only be viewed from
beyond the range of falling masonry. And Ardvreck Castle is only a fragment of its former glory. But
the walk to it is enjoyable, and the views from the near island on which it stands are utterly beautiful,
taking in some of the best mountain landscapes in central Sutherland
Kyl esku
Precioso puente que cruza sobre dos lagos.
Scouri e
I sl a de Handa
http://www.world66.com/europe/unitedkingdom/scotland/handa_island
http://www.morrice.info/wallpaper/handa_island.html
http://www.scotlandindex.net/handa/
http://www.kyleskulodges.co.uk/handa.htm
Islote con acantilados, prximo a la costa. Una de las mayores colonias de aves marinas del no-
roeste de Europa. Excursiones en barco entre abril y septiembre.

Handa Island is internationally famous for its sea-bird colonies, including the largest breeding
colony of guillemots in Britain and there are estimated to be around 120,000 pairs of breeding on Han-
da! There are also puffin, fulmar, shag, razorbill, skuas (both arctic and great), kittiwake, gulls and
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terns.
Handa is renowned for its magnificent Torridonian Sandstone cliffs, which rise to a height of
400 feet along the dramatic northern edge of the island. Thousands of years of weathering of the sands-
tone has formed horizontal layers which provide ideal disturbance free places for seabirds to breed.
The moorland of the interior is home to arctic and great skuas. It is worth pausing for a moment
to watch their spectacular flying displays. The great skua, or bonxie, is a powerful bird which will
often bully other seabirds and make them disgorge their fish. They also rob kittiwake eggs and chicks
and will regularly kill other species. Great Skua will attack and sometimes drown a bird as large as a
gannet. They can be aggressive in defence of their eggs and young, and may swoop low enough to
strike an intruders head with their feet.
The arctic skua is noisy and demonstrative. During their graceful flying displays they show a
complete mastery of the air. Much of their food is obtained by chasing other seabirds and forcing them
to drop or disgorge their catch. On the breeding ground this species can be even more aggressive than
the great skua, dive-bombing at human or animal intruders as well as other skuas.
The Great Stack is the best place to experience the excitement and clamour of Handas 180,000
seabirds. Over 9,000 guillemots alone breed on the ledges on the stacks east face. Puffins nest in
burrows on top of the stack where they probably retreated to avoid predation by the introduced brown
rats. Following the successful eradication of rats in 1997, puffins are just beginning to recolonise the
main island.
As you walk along the cliff watch the graceful fulmars in flight. They are superb flyers and can
hang almost motionless as they ride the air currents on straight narrow wings. Fulmars nest on narrow
ledges near the top of the cliffs. For about eight weeks male and female take turn to brood the single
egg, usually for spells of two to five days.
Guillemots and razorbill are generally found below the fulmars. Razorbill lay their single egg
in crevices. Guillemots nest in packed communities and often share eggs, chicks and mates. Kittiwakes
build their nests even lower down on narrow ledges. Their nests are made of grass cemented together
by droppings. Kittiwake are true ocean gulls and only come ashore to breed, spending the long winter
months at sea.
As you walk along the cliffs you may also see many of the areas marine wildlife such as
dolphins, porpoises, seals and the occasional whale. Minke whales, which are the whales most
commonly seen from Handa, have a small dorsal fin two thirds of the way down their back.
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La costa norte y l as i sl as exteri ores
Cape Wrath
Thur so
Desde all o desde las cercanas villas de Scrabster o John OGroats puede cruzarse a las Orkney
Islands en ferry: entre 44 y 60 libras ida y vuelta.
http://www.visitorkney.com/index.asp
http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/fares.html
http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk/
http://www.scandinavica.com/es/shet-ork.htm
John O' Groats
Duncansby Stacks, head and lighthouse
http://www.phouka.com/travel/other/duncansby/duncansby.html
http://john.gallery.whitelands.com/photos/Scotland/photo3174
http://www.alanmoar.flyer.co.uk/index.htm
http://images.google.es/images?hl=es&q=Stacks%20of%20Duncansby&sa=N&tab=wi
Farallones monumentales que se pueden ver de cerca si llega hasta el borde del acantilado dan-
do un agradable paseo por el pramo.

These are interesting stone formations off the coast near John O'Groats, the northernmost point
of Scotland (ok, there is some argument there, but it is the northernmost town?). Just a short walk
along the coast from the town proper, and you find these sheer cliffs and strange stones that rise 210
feet out of the sea.
The view out from the lighthouse overlooks the Pentland Firth and the 9 mile wide channel.
The ground is mushy here, too, and wooden boardwalks are provided for most of the way up the coast.

Visitas tursticas y de observacin de fauna de 90 minutos por unas 35 libras en
http://www.jogferry.co.uk/wild.htm
The particular route for the cruise will depend on the prevailing tide and weather conditions,
however our two main routes are:
1) Leave John O' Groats Harbour and cruise through the Pentland Firth past Duncansby Head
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lighthouse passing close to sheer 200-feet high cliffs teeming with many different sea-birds followed
by a close-up view of the famous Stacks of Duncansby;
2) Leave John O' Groats Harbour and cross the inner sound of the Pentland Firth for a close-up
view of the uninhabited island of Stroma and colonies of Atlantic Grey Seals.
Birdlife will be seen on all our cruises however some have distinct breeding cycles and after
their particular nesting season will travel far out to sea. For example Puffins will be seen in large
numbers in June and July but in much smaller numbers in August.

Bl ack Isl e
Presenta numerosas plataforma petrolferas y pequeos pueblos con encanto.
Cr omar t y
Rosemar ky
Avoch
Conti n
Rogi e Fal l s (sal mon l eapi ng)
http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scotland2005summer/rogie-falls.htm
http://www.ullapool.co.uk/rogie.html
From the car park a short walk leads to a viewpoint over River Blackwater and the gorge with
Rogie Falls. The path then leads to the suspension bridge over the gorge with even better views of the
waterfall.

A 8 kilmetros del victoriano pueblo de Strathpeffer (1400 habitantes) estn las cascadas de
Rogie. Para acceder a ellas, se deja el coche en un pequeo parking y despus de caminar unos 10
minutos, se llegan a unas pequeas cascadas. Lo mejor del paisaje, el puente de madera sujetado por
gruesos hierros y que al caminar sobre l, se balancea en exceso. Si uno se queda un buen rato mirando
la cascada, puede verse el salto del salmn.grandes salmones que con su intento de subir ro
arriba, saltan espectacularmente para ganar el siguiente tramo de agua.varias veces los vimos
saltarenormes saltadores de agua. Precioso de verassiguiendo por el mismo camino, se llega a la
parte ms alta de la cascada, donde hay un banco de madera, que te invita a sentarte y contemplar el
paisaje.
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Gl en Affri c
http://www.glenaffric.org/
http://www.shenval-welcome.co.uk/es/index.php
http://www.scottishsport.co.uk/walking/affric.htm
El nec plus ultra de Escocia, segn la Gua del Trotamundos, el Glen Affric es un valle de
una excepcional belleza natural. Un paraso para todos los huspedes de Shenval Bed and Breakfast
amantes de la naturaleza: aficionados de ornitologa, botnica, senderismo, cicloturismo y canoa, fot-
grafos y pintores, y familias con ganas de aire puro. Vase nuestra pgina Actividades para cosas que
hacer en el Glen Affric. Durante todas las estaciones, se desprende del valle cierto encanto: se trate de
colores, de olores, de paz, de serenidad, de espacios, de panoramas, de aire puro o simplemente de ex-
traamiento. En las Highlands de Escocia, Glen Affric es el smbolo mismo de turismo verde y protec-
cin del medio ambiente.
Loch Ness
Ur quhar t Cast l e (Dr umnadr ochi t )
http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/URQUHART.HTM
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/drumnadrochit/urquhart/
http://www.aboutscotland.com/ness/urquhart.html
http://images.google.es/images?hl=es&q=Urquhart%20Castle&sa=N&tab=wi
Adems de tratarse de un castillo de gran trascendencia histrica, es uno de los miradores pre-
feridos para el avistamiento de monstruos, pues desde sus murallas se domina la zona ms profunda
del lago Ness.

The picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle are situated 2 miles from Drumnadrochit on a rocky
peninsula on the banks of Loch Ness. After a chequered history, the building was blown up in 1692 to
prevent it becoming a Jacobite stronghold. The castle was purchased by a Mr Chewett in the 1930s and
in 2003 was gifted by his widow to The National Trust for Scotland.

Castle Urquhart stands on a rocky promontary on the north shore of Loch Ness. As soon as you
get here you cant help thinking, "Well, if I were going to build a castle to survey this wide glen, and
the loch itself, this is where I'd build it!" In fact people were almost certainly here at least 4000 years
ago. At nearby Corrimony is a burial cairn dating from about 2000 BC. However, although some evi-
dence has been found of a fort on this promontory dating from the Iron Age, and also remains from
Pictish times, earliest written records for the existence of a castle date from the 1200's.
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For t August us
Entrada al lago del Caledonian Canal a travs del Great Glen, una gran falla geolgica en la que
est el origen de estos lagos.
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/inverness/caledoniancanal/index.html
The Caledonian Canal runs for 60 miles along the Great Glen from Corpach near Fort William
in the South West to Inverness in the North East.
The canal was started in 1803 to plans produced by Thomas Telford following survey work by
James Watt thirty years earlier. It was the biggest of the building schemes undertaken by the
Government to provide work and stem the flood of emigration from the Highlands. The huge scale of
the work and the shortage of skilled engineers meant that the seven year schedule and 350,000 budget
always looked optimistic. It was: by the time the canal finally opened in 1822 it had taken 17 years and
cost 840,000. And instead of the 20 foot depth in Telford's plans, the canal when it initially opened
was only 14 feet deep, too shallow for many of the increasingly large ships being built at the time.
Unsurprisingly, the canal did not initially prove successful. A second phase of construction was
undertaken between 1844 and 1847. What emerged from this was, finally, the canal originally
proposed by Telford.
Once finished, the Caledonian Canal provided the long hoped-for route between eastern and
western Scotland. This allowed mariners to avoid the long and often hazardous route round the west of
Scotland and through the Pentland Firth. The irony was that by the time the canal was finally
complete, steam ships could make the passage around Scotland much more easily than the sailing ships
in whose era it was designed. Nonetheless, until the railway reached Inverness the quickest way from
there to Glasgow was by steamer via the Caledonian and Crinan Canals, probably calling at Oban en
route.
Of its 60 mile length, 38 miles are along Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness, with the
remaining 22 miles being through canals proper. The biggest problem faced by the designers and
builders was one of level; and along the length of the canal there are no fewer than 29 locks.
I nver f ar i gai g
Inverness
http://www.inverness-scotland.com/index.asp?lan=es
http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/INVERNES.HTM
http://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/inverness.htm
http://images.google.es/images?hl=es&q=Inverness&sa=N&tab=wi
There's plenty to see and do in and around Inverness just leave yourself enough time. Browse
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city shops old and new, from the Victorian Market to the new award-winning shopping complex,
Eastgate II. Take a stroll to Inverness Castle, currently used as a courthouse, and St Andrew's Cat-
hedral, which dominate the River Ness and what has been described as one of the most beautiful river-
side settings in Britain. Enjoy the fine circular walk from the castle along the river and through the
Ness Islands where, in the peak season from July to October, you can watch anglers casting long lines
to leaping Atlantic salmon. Buy a daily ticket and try it for yourself. Above the city lies Craig Phadrig,
once the stronghold of Pictish Kings, which offers interesting forest walks. From here you can enjoy
magnificent views of the Moray Firth, home to a diverse range of wildlife including bottlenose dolp-
hins which can be seen from the shore or on trips available from Inverness Harbour.
Fort George
Fort George es una gran obra de arquitectura militar. Se alza encima de un pequeo
promontorio que se adentra en la baha de Moray. Terminado en 1769, el fuerte lo construyeron las
tropas inglesas a raz de los alzamientos jacobitas, para evitar nuevas insurrecciones de los
Highlanders.
El edificio ms bonito es la capilla, situada casi al final del fuerte.
Pueden verse delfines.
Desti l er as
Kei t h: St r at hi sl a Di st i l l er y
Destilera fundada en 1786. Descubra el arte de la mezcla de whiskys, aprenda la tcnica del
olfateo en compaa de un experto y disfrute de una copa en un ambiente de gran elegancia y lujo
http://www.thewhiskyguide.com/Speyside/Strathisla.htm
Strathisla Distillery was founded in 1786 by Alexander Milne and George Taylor, which makes
it the oldest distillery in Speyside. Although the illicit distillery was built in the valley (strath) by the
river Isla, it was not initially named Strathisla but instead went under the name of Milltown because of
its proximity to Miltown Castle. The whisky produced was however called Strahisla-Glenlivet.
The distillery was sold to William Longmorne in 1828. Longmorne successfully ran the
distillery for many years and greatly expanded the capacity by replacing the original 500 litre stills
with two stills holding 10.000 and 20.000 litres each. In the mid-1880s much of the distillery was lost
to a fire and was replaced with the beautiful buildings we see today. The twin pagoda roof is likely to
be one of the very first in Scotland. Strathisla was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to launch their
whisky as a single malt besides supplying the blended industry. In 1880 it also became the first
distillery in northern Scotland to be included in a limited company.
The distillery changed names between Strathisla and Milton or Milltown a few times in the late
19th century, but ended up being called Milton (or Milltown) Distillery until 1950 when it was sold to
Chivas Brothers who renamed it Strathisla Distillery. In 1965 the number if stills were expanded from
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two to four. Chivas Brothers still own the distillery and have moved their headquarters to the distillery
together with a laboratory and a research and development department.
Strathisla Distillery takes its water from a spring right across the road called Fons Bullion (the
bubbling spring). Their malt is bought lightly peated from local suppliers (Pauls of Buckie). For a short
period of time Strathisla made a more peated whisky, the Craigduff, in order to take some market share
from tthe Islay whiskies. The attempt was unsuccessful and production of Craigduff was soon
disconti
Strathisla has a copper top mash tun, which holds five tons. The ten washbacks are made from
Oregon pine, each with a capacity of 22.500 litres. The distillery uses four copper stills; two lantern-
model wash stills which hold 12.500 litres each, and two wide-necked boiling ball spirit stills with a
capacity of 8.500 litres each. Since there is no room for warehouses on site, Strathisla store their
whisky in the town of Keith. The whisky is matured in sherry and bourbon casks. Bottling is done in
Newbridge outside of Edinbur
In 1999 Strathisla produced close to two million litres of whisky. Strathisla is an important
component of the blended whisky Chivas Regal.
Visitors: Visitors are welcome between April and October Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sunday
12.30am-4pm. The modern visitor centre was built in 1995. Guided tours are held as demand dictates,
admission is 5. Strathisla also has a tour book, which is much appreciated by visitors. Upon advance
booking, groups of more than 205 visitors receive a 10 percent discount in the fully stocked gift shop.
The visitor centre does not house a caf although coffee is served. The old mash room has been
converted into an inviting Dram Room where visitors may enjoy the Strathisla 12 yo.
Duf f t own: Gl enf i ddi ch Di st i l l er y
http://uk.glenfiddich.com/index.html
El whisky de malta ms vendido cuenta con un centro de informacin en su propia destilera
donde se pueden ver todas las fases de proceso de elaboracin de la bebida. Glenfiddich es el nico
whisky de malta single de las Tierras Altas que se destila, cra y embotella en un mismo lugar.
Huntl y Castl e
http://www.darkisle.com/h/huntly/huntly.html
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/huntly/huntlycastle/index.html
El castillo, queda semi oculto por una espesa arboleda, y fu uno de los ms pequeos castillos
enteros que vimos y tambin de los ms bonitos. Del siglo XII, perteneci al omnipresente Robert the
Bruce. Pasear por dentro de sus salas, subir por sus torres, y aparecer en la cocinacomo un pequeo
laberinto, los pasillos podan conducir a diferentes salas, depende de la orientacin que se tomaba. En
el exterior, esta grabado en la piedra, encima de una de las puertas, el escudo de armas de sus ltimos
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dueos, los Gordons, que resalta por lo bien conservado y realizado que est.
Stoneheaven
Dunnot tar Cast l e
http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/dunnottar/
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/stonehaven/dunnottarcastle/
Emplazado en lo alto de un acantilado, el Dunnottar castle era de difcil acceso. Hay que cami-
nar por un camino, de piedra, bajar un montn de escaleras, que van cruzando los acantilados, y subir
otras empinadas escaleras que dan acceso a las murallas del castillopor el otro lado, el mar. Quizs
por el hecho de ser de difcil acceso, el castillo tuvo grandes asedios y tambin grandes defensas. La
pelcula de Hamlet, se rod en este castillo. Entrada 6 euros.
Aparte de innumerables asedios, este castillo es famoso tambin, porque en el se guardaron las
joyas de la corona escocesa, para evitar que cayeran bajo los ejrcitos de Crownwell Entrar dentro del
castillo, de sus ruinosas paredesor el mar chocar violentamente contra las rocassentarse a
contemplar los acantiladosnotar que los antiguos soldados han sido sustituidos por gaviotas.
Recorrer la prisin, lugar donde en tiempos de la reforma, en 1685, 122 hombres y 45 mujeres fueron
encerrados en la prisin durante dos meses del veranoencerrados sin apenas comida ni bebida, en
una estancia de no ms de 80 metros cuadrados, torturadosy todo por oponerse a la reforma
anglicana del rey de Londres.
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El castillo fue destruido definitivamente en 1716 por el Duque de Argyllhoy tan solo es un
bello, un precioso emplazamiento calentado por el sol y vigilado por los cientos de pjaros que lo
sobrevuelan, y que con sus voces, hacen que el ambiente sea mitad historia, mitad fantasa
Visita imprescindible.
Cri eff Hi ghl and Games
http://www.crieff-highland-games.co.uk/index.html
There can be little doubt that traditional Games of agility and strength have been practised in
the Highlands from very early times. Formalisation and annual gatherings began around 1820 as part
of the revival of Tartan and Highland Culture encouraged by Sir Walter Scott. In 1848 the Braemar
Highland Games was attended by Queen Victoria. By this time the competitions were much as they are
today with traditional stone and hammer throwing, tossing the caber, piping and dancing along with
running and jumping events.

Crieff Games - 1935
The first Crieff Highland Gathering was in 1870 and has occured every year since with the two
exceptions of 1914-18 and 1939-49 when no gatherings took place.
Sti rl i ng
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/stirling/stirling/
http://www.stirling.co.uk/
St i r l i ng Cast l e
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/stirling/stirlingcastle/
A visit to Stirling Castle is an essential part of any visit to central Scotland. Its location rivals
even Edinburgh Castle's for sheer magnificence as it sits on its high volcanic rock, visible for many
miles in every direction.
The Castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public all year round and seven
days a week. This page provides a brief glimpse of what the castle has to offer; you can find out more
about particular parts of it via the clickable map to the right.
A site as important as the castle rock at Stirling, guarding as it does the lowest crossing point of
the River Forth, would have been of strategic interest to anyone wanting to control central Scotland.
Ol d Br i dge and t he Nat i onal Wal l ace Monument
http://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/index.htm
La histrica ciudad de Stirling, estratgicamente situada en el centro de Escocia, est fuerte-
mente vinculada a las guerras de independencia. El antiguo puente de Stirling, que cruza el ro Forth,
es uno de los puentes medievales que mejor se conservan en Escocia, y nos recuerda adems la famosa
victoria que lograra William Wallace en 1297. En el monumento nacional a William Wallace podr
conocer la historia del lugar con todos sus detalles.
ANTIGUO PUENTE DE STIRLING Magnfico puente de finales del siglo XV, muy
prximo al lugar donde se encontraba el puente de madera en el que el ejrcito de William Wallace
cerc y derrot a la caballera inglesa.
MONUMENTO NACIONAL A WILLIAM WALLACE Torre monumental erigida en Ab-
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bey Craig en homenaje al patriota escocs William Wallace. Exposicin audiovisual, sala de los
hroes, vistas panormicas espectaculares.
Si se encuentra en Stirling, no deje de visitar este gran monumento nacional. Todo el drama-
tismo de la lucha de William Wallace por la independencia escocesa cobra vida en este espectacular
edificio. Reviva su vida y el juicio al que fue sometido, visite el "saln de los hroes" y la exposicin
dedicada a las labores de construccin del monumento y disfrute de unas vistas magnficas desde la
cima de la torre de 67 m. Cafetera, tienda de regalos, visita con audio (5 idiomas).

Entrada 8 euros. Para llegar al monumento se accede por una carretera zigzagueante, que te
deja a los pies de la taquilla, y con una caminata de unos 10 minutos, a travs de una cuesta muy
empinada se llega a la entrada del monumento. Hay un autobs lanzadera que gratuitamente te lleva de
la taquilla, a los pies del monumento. Al lado de la taquilla, hay una estatua de piedra, con la imagen
de Mel Gibson, y con un escudo en el que pone Braveheart. A sus pies esta escrito FREEDOM.
su tortura y muerte.
leses.
Al llegar a los pies del monumento, lo primero que se tiene, es una extensa vista de toda la
ciudad de Stirling, con sus blancas casas, ausencia de pisos y el ro Forth cruzndola como un lazo. El
monumento a Wallace, es una gran torre de 67 metros de alto, inaugurada en 1869, en la que a travs
de diferentes pisos, se va reflejando la vida y la lucha de Wallace por la independencia de Escocia. Al
entrar, si lo deseas te dejan unos audioguias gratis.
En el primer piso, est la espada que perteneci a Wallace. Es grandiosa y como cuentan las
informaciones que hay al lado, se cree que era muy alto, cerca de los dos metros, todo un gigante para
la poca. En varios paneles se cuenta la historia de Wallace, la de Escocia, los que le
traicionaronen esta sala, una proyeccin en video, resalta aspectos de la lucha que mantuvo su
sucesor, Robert the Bruce, contra los ingleses. A travs de paneles en las paredes, se recrea la batalla
de Stirling, realizada en el mismo lugar donde nos encontrbamos, un 11 de septiembre de 1297. Aqu
haba en ese tiempo, un puente puente que sirvi estratgicamente a Wallace. Wallace, tal como
tambin recrea la pelcula Braveheart, tena a su mando un ejrcito de 16000 hombres, la mayora sin
armas ni armaduras, y con tan slo cuchillos y largas lanzas. Enfrente 50.000 hombres del rey Eduardo
I. La victoria de Wallace, le sirvi para ganarse el apoyo de los nobles y para ser nombrado guardin
de Escocia. Tambin se recrea su derrota, su encarcelacin y sobre todo
En el Segundo piso, esta la sala de los hroes. Personajes elevados a esta categora, bien por sus
luchas, o tambin por ser personajes escoceses celebres por sus inventos o descubrimientos.
En el tercer piso, se cuenta la historia de la construccin del monumento
Finalmente en la azotea, hay unas vistas espectaculares de todo Stirling, con su castillo al
fondo, su ro, sus paisajesno se alcanza a ver el prado de Bannockburn, lugar donde Robert the
Bruce, en 1314, consigui la victoria definitiva contra los ing
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Near Castl ecary: The Fal ki rk Wheel
http://www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk/index.asp
FALKIRK WHEEL La primera noria para embarcaciones (y la nica) del mundo. Diseada
para conectar los canales Forth & Clyde y Union.
Boat trips begin in the basin outside The Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre, by boarding one of a
fleet of special boats. The boat starts its journey by sailing into the bottom caisson of The Wheel,
which then makes a graceful sweep, lifting the boat up to join the Union Canal 35m above. The ascent
takes approximately 15 minutes, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the stunning views of the spectacular
surrounding scenery.
Once lifted, the boat sails smoothly from The Wheel straight onto the Union Canal. This passes
along the aqueduct, through the 180 metre Roughcastle Tunnel and under the historic Antonine Wall.
The boat will then return for an effortless descent that gently carries the boat down over the Visitor
Centre, and back into the basin by the boardwalk.
Adult 8
Children 4.25
Children under 3 go FREE
Concessions 6.50
Family 21.50
Cul ross
http://www.beautifulbritain.co.uk/htm/outandabout/culross.htm
http://www.culross.org/
Precioso pueblecito que conserva el aspecto de una aldea del siglo XVI.
Edi nburgh
En Rose street visitar la Musell Inn (la posada del mejilln). El plato principal son unas
enormes ollas llenas de mejillones al vapor, y cocinadas con diferentes salsas: de queso, de bacon,
picantes, etc. Y todo ello con un vino blanco de Uruguay. Exquisita cena, sin ser nada del otro mundo,
de las mejores.

Rossl yn Chapel
http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk/
http://www.rosslyntemplars.org.uk/introduction.htm
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La entrada a la capilla, que cuesta 9 euros, se realiza por la tienda de souvenirs, plagada de li-
bros del Codigo Da Vinci, aunque el colarse es bastante fcil, pues dos personas atienden la tienda y la
entrada y en momentos de masificacin, es fcil entrar sin pagar.
La capilla est en fase de restauracin por el exterior, cubierta de andamios, hierros y dems,
pero su interior, pequeo, es, sencillamente, increble.
Aparte del auge del libro, la capilla est repleta por todas partes de smbolos masnicos, tem-
plarios y de unas columnas de piedra increblemente trabajadas. Una leyenda cuenta, que el aprendiz
del maestro cantero, realiz una columna ms hermosa que la de su maestro y ste, motivado por los
celos mat a su discpulo. La bveda de piedra labrada es preciosa. Entretenerse en mirarla, en buscar
los smbolos templarios, intentar descubrir las escenas bblicas en sus piedra.
Numerosos smbolos estn labrados en sus paredes. Demonios, ngeles, grgolas, smbolos ju-
dos y cristianos, expresiones en hebreo, latn, griego y otros lenguajes, escenas bblicas, cruces, lapi-
das mucha imaginera adorna esta capilla del siglo XV. Recomendable sin duda.

Segn leyendas del lugar, en esta capilla, escenario de El cdigo Da Vinci de Dan Brown, esp-
ritus de monjes deambulan flotando por el aire. En la misma obra de Walter Scott se afirma que las ex-
traas luces que se vislumbran alrededor de la capilla son anunciadoras de una muerte en la familia
Sinclair.
El viernes 13 de octubre de 1307 una bula papal acababa con la existencia de los templarios, la
mtica orden surgida con la finalidad de proteger a los peregrinos en sus viajes a Tierra Santa y que
lleg a alcanzar tal poder y riqueza que se transform en un peligro para las monarquas europeas me-
dievales. Maestres y freires de todas las nacionalidades fueron encarcelados e interrogados, acusados
de los peores crmenes y llevados al patbulo. Pese a ello, no consigui encontrarse nunca el legendario
tesoro que se deca haban acumulado los caballeros del Temple, as como los archivos secretos de la
orden. Existen numerosas tradiciones que indican la posibilidad de que stos fueran evacuados en bar-
cos por templarios fugitivos y puestos a salvo en tierras escocesas, donde la orden sigui siendo un
grupo de poder, oculto bajo los mantos de la Orden de San Juan, nacida a raz de la desaparicin del
Temple y heredera de sus posesiones terrenales.
Entre los defensores del Temple destaca la figura de Sir William St. Clair, Tercer Prncipe de
las rcadas y jefe de la familia St. Clair, uno de los hombres ms poderosos de Escocia durante el si-
glo XV y entre cuyos mritos destaca la construccin de la capilla Rosslyn.
El templo de salmon en Escocia
Proyectada inicialmente como Colegiata, Rosslyn Chapel qued reducida a una pequea capilla
dada la complejidad de su decoracin. Cuarenta aos fueron necesarios para construir lo que an hoy
puede contemplarse, y fue la muerte de su fundador, en 1484, la que impidi llevar a cabo el gran tem-
plo proyectado.
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Maestros artesanos, carpinteros, vidrieros y talladores vinieron de los ms apartados rincones
de la cristiandad para hacer realidad el deseo de Sir William: reproducir el Templo de Salomn en tie-
rras escocesas. Pese a no haberlo logrado en su totalidad, lo construido fue suficiente para despertar el
inters de generaciones sucesivas de visitantes, que vean en sus esculturas las huellas de un mensaje
que esperaba ser desvelado.
Escenas bblicas como la expulsin del Jarda del Edn, el ngel cado ola crucifixin se dan la
mano con esculturas paganas, relacionados con tradiciones templarias y masnicas como el mtico "Pi-
lar del Aprendiz", uno de los tres pilares que separan el coro del ala central de la capilla. Es de una be-
lleza tal que atrae instantneamente la mirada del visitante.
Segn la leyenda, se dice que el maestro constructor recibi de su patrn el modelo de un pilar
de exquisita hechura. Dud en llevarlo a cabo al momento, pues tena que trasladarse a Roma. En su
ausencia, uno de sus aprendices comenz a trabajar sobre ese pilar cuyo diseo haba soado, y lo lle-
v a cabo tal y como se puede observar en la actualidad. A su regreso, el maestro se sinti aguijoneado
por la envidia y le pregunt cmo haba osado desafiarle de semejante forma. Su furia fue tal, que le
golpe con un mazo, matndolo en el acto. Para unos, el "Pilar del Aprendiz" simboliza el Ygdrasil, el
rbol de los mitos nrdicos que sustentaba los cielos sobre la tierra. Para otros, es el rbol de la vida o
el rbol de la ciencia del bien y del mal, situado en el Jardn del Edn. Su rica simbologa ha dado ori-
gen a todo tipo de conjeturas sobre lo que alberga en su interior. Casi todas ellas apuntan a la posibili-
dad de que sea el mtico Grial, la copa en la que bebi Jesucristo durante la Ultima Cena. Todas estas
teoras han dado lugar a una rica produccin escrita en los ltimos aos que ha desembocado en el ce-
lebrrimo El Cdigo da Vinci, un best-seller que ha llevado a las portadas de los principales peridicos
mundiales hiptesis que, hasta apenas hace un ao, slo circulaban en ambientes reducidos.