{"id":8042,"date":"2020-12-29T00:31:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T00:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rainirowell.com\/stylecloud\/?p=8042"},"modified":"2021-02-28T21:27:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T21:27:27","slug":"adventurous-elopement-devils-pulpit-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rainirowell.com\/stylecloud\/adventurous-elopement-devils-pulpit-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventurous rock’n’roll elopement in the Devil’s Pulpit, Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A true adventure: rock-climbing to your elopement location…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Called the Devil’s Pulpit because of the deep red sandstone and ethereal feel, Finnich Glen is quite a special place to explore. Poorly signposted and without any real parking whatsoever, this hidden gem really does feel off-the-beaten path. Getting down to the beathtaking gorge takes a fair bit of nerve and a damn good pair of boots. But all of this is what makes the Devil’s Pulpit feel like a special (and adventurous!) place to elope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfamiliar with the sights of Scotland, Elle and Drago wanted to be in a location that would as unique as they are as a couple. We headed out to Finnich Glen<\/a> around midday on a beautiful autumn day which kept threatening to rain – my favourite kind of autumn day. Stormy skies and rich autumn colours are an awe-inspiring combination for an elopement day in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their first adventure was trying to get into the glen… you have to walk along the main road and hop into the glen at a spot that’s not easily seen. It feels a little like a secret. Once inside the forested area, we had to carefully route-plan our way through the muddy forest paths. It had been raining for a week before this day and the glen had turned into an assault course of boggy land. We laughed, giggled and helped each other as we tried (and sometimes failed) to find our way through!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we arrived at the top of gorge, we rolled up our sleeves (and tied up a certain white dress!) as we scaled down the narrow gorge entrance using the hanging ropes and jaunty rocks. It was a true testament to Elle’s rock climbing skills that she managed to keep her dress entirely clean!<\/p>\n\n\n\n