NC500 Part 7

So this is the final day. We woke early and eventually got up. The showers in the Dornoch Camping Site were not up to scratch but they did the job. Tiles were missing but the water was hot and refreshing. 

A quick visit to the site shop and we were set up for breakfast - cereal, eggs, rolls, tea, coffee etc. We ended up eating under canvass as the gills and crows (and a few pied wagtails)  were overly keen to share our food. 

The tent was cleaned and packed away for the last time. We spent the morning enjoying Dornoch Cathedral, Dornoch Castle and the obligatory stops for coffee and lunch. Then it was into the car to head south. Hamilton being the interim destination with the final stop being Liverpool. It’s been a great trip. Scotland has lived up to its reputation for extreme beauty and excellent hospitality. 

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NC500 Part 4

We started the day recovering from a stormy night. A couple of tents around us were flat on the floor by morning light. We went to bed after a good cup of tea. I’m not sure how well we slept as I heard the wind and the rain on numerous occasions during the night. The £99 tent stood up to its claim of being waterproof (to 3000 mm) and stormproof. 

Coffee was at the cutest little hut which had an amazing view across Loch Eriboll. The owner, an elderly gentleman, hailed from Yorkshire and made excellent cakes and scones. It was well worth stopping. 

The scenery along the north coast is just as majestic but entirely different from the west coast. I’ll leave you to enjoy it for yourself. 

The next stretch brought us to Thurso. The scenery is changing but the variety is engaging. I love this touring life. Keep watching there’s still more to come. 

NC500 Part 2

The beauties of Wester Ross continue to amaze me. Here is a series of pictures we took as we traveled from Applecross through Shieldaig, Torridon, Loch Maree finally arriving in Gairloch. 

I worked in Gairloch 35 years ago and despite there being a new Bank building (apparently it was built 20 years ago) nothing much has changed. 

The camp site (Big Sands) was amazing. Fantastic shower block, great kitchen facilities and a brilliant cafe/restaurant. All in all a great experience of camping.