When hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland the most rewarding part is trespassing the Valley of Glencoe. And even more so, when the sky decides not to show you his grumpy side. …

… At the end of the 17th century the valley of Glencoe was the scene of the Glencoe massacre, when men of the Clan Campbell infamously used the hospitality, offered by the Clan McDonald of Glencoe, to slaughter their unsuspecting victims at nightfall. If you want to believe the numerous travel guides and wikipedia.de, this is down to the present day, a reason for irritation for McDonalds that take their name’s history a bit too very seriously. …

… After hiking the Devil’s Staircase – the narrow serpentines at the bottom of the picture – you’re offered a last view over the Valley of Glencoe. By the way, the road close to small house in the center of picture is the location, where the second picture was taken (looking to the right). And as you might have noticed, the grumpy side of Scotland decided to return.

Thanks to Teresa for the great hike!