It was a trip across the Rothesay on the Isle of Bute today on the ferry 'MV Bute'.
The weather was exceptional for this time of year and in the warm sunshine it was hard to believe we were only days before October begins.
Historic Scotland were running one of their most excellent events at the castle - the first in ten years - so it was a special day.
The Viking longboat started proceedings by making a landing on the beach.
This was followed by a parade of the group members who had set up an encampment in the castle.
Once at the castle - which was extremely busy - we watched the Scottish soldiers defend the castle from a fierce Viking attack on the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs.
A tour of the encampment demonstrated the day to day life of the Norse and Scots people of 1263.
We were entertained with combat displays and weapon demonstrations relating to the Norse invasion.
Unfortunately as the last ferry was at 19:45 I missed the torch lit parade at 19.30, not to mention the hog roast and firework display on the promenade later in the evening.
I'll be adding more images later to my Blog if you care to visit again next week.
Carol Hard at Work at Rothesay Castle
More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.
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