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
The Highlands
Back to the Highlands
After the ferry arrived in Scrabster at lunch time I opted for the scenic route to Lairg; I drove part of the North Coast 500 then took an inland route, which meant 40 miles of single track road, with frequent passing places. 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
Back on the Mainland
The best part of 120 miles without much in the way of traffic and I did the whole journey from Strathpeffer to Perth without stopping. Would have been quite a scenic drive had it not been dark… Continue reading