Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Northern Scotland

August 25 - 30, 2017

We got as north in Scotland as John o' Groats. Spent the night and then headed south. At Inverness we headed east. We wanted to see northern Scotland and I think we succeeded. We even had decent weather, locals kept commenting on how lucky we were to see sunshine.

John o' Groats Park4Night spot

There are lots of sheep in John o' Groats.

View of Inverness and the River Ness

Inverness Old High Church - oldest church in Inverness

Begonias - bright spot of color on the city streets

Angel inside the Inverness Cathedral

I like this ATM

Fort George - an active military base built in the 1700's.

Still occupied barracks at Fort George

I love the signs around the ramparts. It was a 15 to 20 foot drop.

The arms collection inside the Grand Magazine

Part of the outer most defense wall.

Boath Doocot houses over 500 nesting boxes for pigeons. The pigeons were a source for fresh meat and eggs over 250 years ago.

Boath Doocot overlooks the Battle of Auldearn battlefield

The harbor in Lossiemouth Scotland

Ready to go water skiing

Beach in Lossiemouth, our parking spot for the night

Beach in Hopeman Scotland

Hopeman harbor resident

Beach shacks in Hopeman

What can you say, stepping is dog poop must be a big problem

Pennan Scotland

Protected harbor in Pennan

A mink was running around the harbor walls.

Cullyhan Beach near Pennan

Parking lot for Cullyhan Beach, our overnight spot with wonderful views

Lots of sheep for neighbors

The sun peaked out just before setting.

Road out of Cullyhan Beach parking lot

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