Leaving the Highlands

My first stop was Strathpeffer, a little to the North of Inverness. My route took me on some brilliant roads, including a B road with a view over the Dornoch Firth. Continue reading

Socially Distanced Ferry Travel

Thursday was an early start with a good drive of almost 100 miles to get to Scrabster, to catch the ferry to Stromness, Orkney. Continue reading

The Extreme North

Today’s main task: To reach John o’Groats. The route took me through the UK’s Northernmost counties – from Strathpeffer in Ross & Cromarty, through Sutherland, and in to Caithness. Continue reading

The Scottish Highlands

I continued my journey North East. Effectively following the Great Glen Way (a cycling, hiking and canoe trail), which goes from Fort William to Inverness, the A82 is a great (and very scenic) road. Continue reading