650 miles on the Hyundai. Filled it up Thursday morning before going to Inverary and it was another $70 for a half tank. I think it is getting about 25 miles to the gallon on diesel but still is pretty expensive.

Inveraray Castle was like the last two, very well worth the trip and expense. Again a place where the family is living today. There are more than 1300 pieces of ancient armaments in the castle and the art and furnishings are awesome. This is the home of the Duke of Argyle … you know the socks, eh. After our tour, we ate at a little restaurant that must have been functioning for the last couple of hundred years right by the water and dock in Inveraray and the hostess was a hoot and her Scottish brogue was fun to listen to. We were the only people in the place, with the cold rain and fog outside, and the coal fire warming our backsides … it was really neat. It's really unfortunate you can't take pictures in any of the castles, just outside. In the government facilities like Edinburgh castle you can, but as these later ones are still homes, the owners would rather you buy their brochure with their pictures ... helps pay the rent, eh.