Dumfries & Caerlaverock Castle from the Air

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Today was one of those lulls between the winter storms. Ideal for a sightseeing flight over Dumfries and Caerlaverock Castle.

First the mandatory photocall with the 'plane and our passenger Zara, who has recently come from Poland to live in Scotland.

Soon after take off we reach the coast overhead Gretna Green. The Solway Firth is ahead, with England to the left and Scotland to the right.

Turning slightly inland over the Scottish coast we reach our turning point overhead Dumfries, home to Pour1Malt. Ferintosh Guest House is down there somewhere.

We head south following the River Nith back to the Solway coast. This is the picturesque village of Glencaple, 5 miles south of Dumfries.

Caerlaverock Castle

As we regain the Solway coast at the mouth of the River Nith, we swoop in close for a couple of shots of Caerlaverock Castle, 8 miles from Dumfries.

The going away shot captures the castle with its moat just behind the wing, with a glimpse back at the Nith estuary.

On the way home to the airport we catch a view of the town of Annan, where the River Annan flows into the Solway Firth.
For those newbies who missed it earlier in the year, here is a link to Pour1Malt's excellent photo thread of Caerlaverock Castle, and kilts at said castle.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17694