7.1 miles After a couple couple of rainy days reading to expand my mind and beers that expanded my waist, I decided on a walk to Kyle of Lochalsh where the train ends and the Skye Bridge begins. Drumbuie (not scotch liquor), Erbusaig and Badicaul along the way. The gash in the rock looked […]

[nwm_map ID=11] When one is on holiday the goal is to see and do as much as possible.  In Plockton, since I’ve been so often, the do is done and all I then want is to be. I awoke to a grand breakfast of smoked haddock with poached egg an a piece of black pudding. […]

  Walked 8.73 My friend Alasdair had recommended Holmwood House designed by the architect Alexander “The Greek” (after his style) Thomson located in Cathcart. Unfortunately, it’s not open Mon-Wed so all I got to see were the exterior and grounds. But since the rail ticket with return was only £1.50, no loss.  I’ll see it […]

  On my way to the Castle I passed the Scottish Maritime Museum and noted to visit it on the way back to the rail station.  The Denny Tank was developed by William Denny and his brothers in an innovative way to water test ships hulls in a wave tank.  The public is not allowed […]