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Scotland

A collection of 4 posts

Ruined stone walls on a hillside above a Scottish loch.

Scotland Part 4 – A Long Time to Get Home!

Last Day 31st July After having a nice long Sleep, it was time to have a look around Lochcarron, and Strome Castle was just down the road. After this, I was going to Strathcarron, which is the next village over to get some food, but came across this. Someone had

Panoramic view of the Beauly Firth beside a single carriageway under dramatic clouds.

Scotland Part 3 - John O' Groats

John O' Groats 29th July Now it is time for the long journey up to John o’ Groats from Lochcarron, which took about 5 hours, with a good few stops along the way including the Dornoch Firth Bridge. Finally, John o' Groats was on the horizon and it

Misty mountains on the Isle of Skye beneath dark storm clouds.

Scotland Part 2 – Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye 28th July Today it was time to head towards the Isle of Skye which is one of the reasons for choosing Lochcarron as base for staying in Scotland. First it was time to head to Kyle of Lochalsh where you can take the bridge over to the

Bealach na Bà mountain pass descending towards Loch Kishorn.

Scotland Part 1

In 2025 during the summer, we went up to see my Auntie as it was her retirement from serving time in the emergency services and for that I salute her, but I also thought to myself, that I haven't been into the highlands at all before and the