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Eilean Donan Castle

22 August 2012 / Photography, Travel / coffee, Photos 2012, Scotland

The outlook for the day was showers, heavy at times, so we decided to go to Eilean Donan Castle – as it was indoors.

The journey was right across Scotland to the west coast – using roads that cut through some amazing scenery – unfortunately the weather stopped us taking any photos of the journey.

Coffee stop at Achnasheen – the cafe is right by the station, both are in the middle of nowhere!

The road and railway are very close most of the way to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Eilean Donan Castle

It was quite dark and stormy when we got there.

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Eileen Donan Castle

22 August 2012 / Photography, Travel / England, Photos 2012, Scotland

We went with Anne’s suggestion and visited Eilean Donan Castle – and we saw the Charles 1st Siege Tokens – coin sized, triangular tokens stamped clearly with “Newark”. No photographs allowed inside the castle but we got this shot from outside.

Thanks Anne.

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A bit of walking

21 August 2012 / Photography, Travel, Walking / Photos 2012, Scotland

We were originally heading west this morning – but when the mountains in the distance started to disappear in the rain we turned south.

Clash Wood

The rain caught up with us here so we headed into Inverness.

Inverness

Where it was raining – so we went to the museum.

The Achavrail Armlet

Whilst in the museum Jeremy and I sat down and played the ancient game of Merrells – google it to find out more! I won.

After a Chinese lunch the sun came out and the walk along the River Ness was excellent.

Dingwall

After several games of Rummikub and crib, back at the tent we went for an evening walk to the Firth and the town.

rain clouds on the way

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Dingwall

20 August 2012 / Camping, Photography, Travel / Photos 2012, Scotland

It did not rain overnight – however I had just set up for my early morning brew when is started raining – so I had to retreat into the tent. Our tent has a small living area in front of the bedroom, with enough headroom for me to sit on a stool and safely use a gas stove.

The rain was so hard at times it was drumming on the tight tent roof – but this still could not wake Jeremy up.

It did brighten by 10am allowing us to have breakfast outside – but we have decided today is a good day to spend at the campsite. There were some bright spells between the five minute showers and heavy grey clouds.

We watched one of the campers chase her dog round the field – she let the dog off it’s lead, the Jack Russell chased the rabbits (of which there are dozens at any one time on the campsite) and she chased the dog!

We played Rummikub…

…and Jeremy did some busking.

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Sunday’s Photos

19 August 2012 / Photography, Travel, Walking / Photos 2012, Scotland, tea, walking

The railway runs behind the Dingwall Camping and Caravan site – although the trains are frequent they do not really disturb us.

The footpath into the town crosses the line and with the sun this morning it made for a good photo – with a little help from Pro HDR, to balance out the light and add a bit to the saturation.

We headed north today and out to the coast near Nigg.

Ballintore

These fish are part of a number of public art exhibits along the coast.

A close up.

The Mermaid of the North

The rocks on the beach had interesting patterns in them.

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Tarbat Ness

We walked along the cliff tops and were able to easily get down to the sea – and we somewhere suitable for lunch. Here is a shot of Jeremy preparing the lunch on the Crusader stove – meatballs and crackers, followed by bananas and peach tea.