Departed Oban and drove for an hour or so before stopping for breakfast just short of Glencoe (Glencoe in SA is my hometown). Being Sunday not much open early for breakfast. The town of Glencoe was really lovely, surrounded by mountains, some snow covered. One of the prettiest towns we have seen. Went to the monument built in memory of all those killed in the battle of Glencoe - hard to believe such a peaceful place was once a battlefield! On then toward Inverness, a stunning drive along various loughs and finally the famous Lough Ness. Was rather difficult trying to spot the monster whilst driving but we did get some good pictures. After buying some much needed fruit at Tesco's we found our dusty hotel (old & creaky but OK) and then found a lovely restaurant (The Mustard Seed) for dinner. Stopped in at the Hootenanny Hotel for some Scottish music but was rather dull & no bagpipes or singing. This morning we drove around Inverness, a very beautiful city with lovely gardens & houses, then set off for Fort George, about 20 mins away. Rugged up against the bitter cold and by now, rain, we hurried in to the fort and George was pleased to see that there were free scooters available for the elderly and infirm! After a 30 second lesson on how to drive the scooter he was off & away, headphones & route map and all!!! Left me for,dead but gave me an opportunity for a quicker walk but it was SO cold I fairly quickly opted for the coffee shop then a visit to the gift shop to purchase a pair of lambswool gloves!!!!! By then it was pouring & even George had to admit defeat! But he is well trained now for his next new vehicle! During the day we visited a couple of ruined castles/cathedrals, a ruined abbey, the Duff Mansion (fabulous) and a whisky distillery. That was forgettable except for the wee dram they gave us at the end and that was excellent as it warmed us up! We actually intended staying in Aberdeen tonight but when checking on the internet last night we found there was no accommodation to be had as there is a big music gathering there so we decided to wing it! Took the coastal road across to Fraserburg but the town was colourless - like a German town might have looked just after the war - and so unlike anything we have seen so we drove on to Peterhead. Not a lot better, initially, and looked at one point as if we might have to find a stable!!! but fortunately we came upon this lovely hotel and they had 1 room left! It's such a nice place, very well appointed and we had an excellent steak for dinner. And there is wi fi.