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To the top of mainland Scotland
... and thankfully the rain stayed away for us. It was only a 3 hour drive to the top for us. Once you get there , there is realy nothing much to see, just the coastline and a sign to let you know that you are there. We took the compulsary photos one takes when one visits. We spoke to a lady who has lived in the area for 20 years, she is shocked at the changes that are now taking place . They are now starting to ...
Busy week roaming
Currently having Sunday roast for dinner in The Sutherland Inn, on way to Thurso. On ferry tomorrow for Orkney Islands. Have had busy and long days since arriving in UK. Been to and seen lots of interesting places: white cliffs of Dover, Canterbury ...
Good morning day 1
Weather is looking good so far but can change quickly when we hit the big climbs of the day. We aim to have breakfast at 7. Gordon our host for the night is cooking a big fry up. And aim to be on the road for 8. Traveling west to tongue then south to binary bridge 106 miles. From jogle ...
Scotland Day 11
... the 1400’s.
We proceeded along the island and saw Scapa Flow, which is where the German Fleet scuttled itself in World War I. During World War II, 4 "Churchill Barriers" were created to prevent the German subs from attacking the British Fleet. Next we visited the Italian Chapel built by prisoners of war in 1943. Two Nissen huts were placed end to end and joined together. The chapel ...
The gathering discovers caithness
During the clans stay in Thurso, Caithness we travelled throughout the area looking at points of interest to Gunn and there afiliates.
On Wednesday 25th we travelled across Caithness to the Latheron area to view the Clan Gunn Mueseum and heritage centre while Joy and I had visited the Mueseum in 2009 it was good to see it with the clan commander and his family and gain more of an insight into the way the centre operates.
After our ...