Photographed at The Kings College Chapel, Aberdeen, a Scottish Bagpiper playing bagpipe at a wedding ceremony. Also known as the Great Highland Bagpipe, it is a type of bagpipe native to Scotland and achieved widespread recognition through its usage in the British military and in pipe bands throughout the world.
"... In a Scottish wedding there are several options for using a solo bagpiper, at the Church, or the marriage ceremony, piping the bride in at the beginning of the ceremony and bride and groom out at the completion of the service. Also playing as the bridal party leaves the ceremony is customary..."
A Scottish Bagpiper playing the traditional Scottish music during a wedding ceremony in Aberdeen [above]. Also noticeable in the photograph is the traditional Scottish dress known as "KILT" worn by the Bagpiper.
This time on my blog, I intend to
take you all along with me on an exciting road trip across the Scottish
highlands to Cairngorm mountain ski resort. Located on the beautiful peaks of Cairngorm
Mountain, the resort attracts tourists throughout the year.
It has 30km of ski runs and snow sports take place typically during the winter months, i.e. From December
to April.
If you do not know how to ski, do not worry, as there are peaks for beginners where you can put your ski skills to test.
Moreover,
if you wish to view the resort from the top, the mountain railway is there to fulfill your desire, at it takes you to the highest point of the resort 1097m above sea
level. From here, you can breathe in the breath-taking beauty of the snow-capped
mountains.
However, Cairngorm Mountain is
not a winter only destination. The area thrives under a foot of snow, but there
is plenty to keep you entertained during the rest of the year too. Therefore,
if you are planning to take a trip to the highlands, it should be an essential
on your map of Scotland.
A picture from the weather watching terrace at the Ski Resort. One can see the skiers preparing to ski downhill, a
definite boost to their adrenalin levels.
Other activities at Cairngorms involve -
... A guided Walk at the Top from the
top station to the summit and back
... A “Guided Northern Corries” Walk
any Wednesday between May and October
... “Bike Cairngorm” guided mountain bike descent
of nearly 3000ft from the Top Station
... Take the mountain railway to get a spectacular view of the mountain ranges
... Settle in at the Ptarmigan
Restaurant, the highest restaurant in the UK at 1,097m above sea level
... Get a view from the weather
watching terrace
... ‘Shop at the Top’ at the Top
Station and the Mountain Shop, located at car park level
... Visit the Cas Bar open throughout the year
featuring a real log fire burning
... Enjoy the exhibitions on display
from a range of local artists and photographers
