Monthly Archives: March 2017

Loch Ewe, Wester Ross

A glorious day for exploring round  Loch Ewe and Poolewe and Aultbea and  Rua Reidh Lighthouse.  I have a thing about red rusty buildings and these look beautiful nestled into the landscape contrasting with the blue skies Drawing Saltires in the sky Built in 1912 by David A Stevenson, Rua Reidh Lighthouse, stands at the entranceContinue reading “Loch Ewe, Wester Ross”

Rubha Nan Sasan, Wester Ross

I am always fascinated to find these desolate places with crumbling pill boxes and WW2 defences.  This was originally built in 1941 and used until 1944 by the Royal Artillery. Its was used a departure point for convoys to Russia. Cove Battery   Aultbea also has a NATO base and large ships and submarines often comeContinue reading “Rubha Nan Sasan, Wester Ross”

Mellon Udrigle, Wester Ross

Mellon Udrigle So far, my favourite beach in this corner of the earth.  Crystal clear water and sparking white sand. Astounding views across the Minch to Coigach, the Summer Isles and Assynt. In some ways I am glad we have the climate we do in Scotland otherwise these beaches would be packed and over-run with touristsContinue reading “Mellon Udrigle, Wester Ross”

Sunsets over Sands at Gairloch

I have never been much of a happy camper.  I like my comforts too much.  Caravanning and sleeping in the back of a van on a futon is about as low as I go.  I was mentally scarred by a trip to the lake district in a meagre excuse for a tent which has meantContinue reading “Sunsets over Sands at Gairloch”

North Red Point Beach, Wester Ross

I always draw great inspiration from the sea, something about the coast soothe my soul. This beach reminds me of Balmedie beach in Aberdeenshire. After parking in the small car park, its a stroll over the dunes which opens up to the sweeping vista of pebble dotted red sand. I have an immense sense of wonderContinue reading “North Red Point Beach, Wester Ross”

Little Gruinard Beach Wester Ross

The spectacular Sail Mhor (767m) and Sgurr Fiona  1060m (An Teallach)  on route to  Gruinard Bay.  Today I am bagging Monroes through my camera only! I love a beach and this is a belter.  Glorious pink sand as far as the eye can see.  These steps  are welcoming me down. Gruinard Island opposite the bay where scientistsContinue reading “Little Gruinard Beach Wester Ross”

Badachro, Wester Ross

Such an Idyllic place for a spot of lunch just three miles south of Gairloch.  The Badachro Inn complete with own jetty and sun deck in this sheltered cove was todays refuel stop. Think we’ll make use of the deck. The local haul here tends to be lobsters, crabs and prawns.  Yum! Love these majesticContinue reading “Badachro, Wester Ross”