Another day and more traditional Scottish weather. Thankfully, breaks of warm sun in between- the rain/hail showers are freezing! Nevermind, first stop of the day was Wolfburn Distillery (https://wolfburn.com/). Due to the Scottish laws on alcohol, Tracey did the tasting of all whiskys – not bad going by 11 am!
Next stop was to RSPB Forsinard Flows. 14 miles south on road that eventually leads back to Baile an Or.
Forsinard railway station is now the RSPB visitor centre, but platform and crossing are very much still in use.
Very cold wind and rain, but an interesting stop. No birds visible but we did spot sundew amongst the various bog plants. The reserve has a lookout tower which offered fantastic views of the Flow.
Tiny sundew plants:
Our journey continued, passing by many small townships and the Dounreay nuclear power station. A quick lunch stop just before Bettyhill and then down towards the fisherman’s old ice house. Picture of this to follow post-holiday in the ‘post-NC500’ monochrome gallery (details later). Masses of golden sand.
To Bettyhill, the scenery was noticeable ‘richer’ – more hills and variety compared to the relative flat of the East coast. Our final park up for the night at Borgie Glen. A couple of vans have come and gone as I write, and now it is just us again.
Nearby, a quick pine forest loop walk took us up to a bizarre sculpture and a cracking view of our own ‘Mount Doom’ looking across Mordor.
