We had a long day of sightseeing from the car yesterday. We left our motel in the pouring rain; though from the inside it looked like a nice day. We found food after making a major wrong turn and ended up outside BBC Scotland; then after a quick photo stop of the Rangers Ibrox stadium; we made our way through Grennock and over to Weymss Bay for the ferry crossing to Bute. Although there was a strong wind; it was still a dry day and we didn't have to wait long to board the ferry. It was a shame that we couldn't explore the whole ship as it was being painted; but we did see some oil rigs; castles; a lighthouse and plenty of windmills. On arrival in Rotherary; we soon found ourselves in front of its castle; which was used as a base fortress for the island while the battle wore on between the Scots and the Vikings for its control. Legend has it that Ulak the Viking scaled the wall with his two axes. We then pressed on to a quick lunch spot over a view of the Isle of Arran before visiting the church and secluded Abbey of St. Blane. A quick drive to the north side of the island saw us board the ferry back to the mainland; then we pushed on for a scenic drive through the Argyll Forest; reaching Carrick Castle just as a rainbow shone over the Glen and into the lock. Some windy roads caused us to rest and be thankful; then after a group meet-up in Inveraray, we arrived at Ardbrecknish House.
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