We had a leisurely start to the day knowing that the weather was predicted to improve after midday. So, by 11 am we were kitted up and ready to attempt our first hike on Skye. We chose Rubha Hunish; the most northerly point of the island.After a short drive along the Staffin road to Shulista, we parked in a gravel car park just short of the town. The moment we arrived and got out of the car it started to rain, but the brief shower was over in a few minutes and we...

Today we're leaving mainland Scotland and heading for the Isle of Skye but first we're going in the opposite direction and taking a side-trip to Invermoriston (an old and familiar stamping ground of ours) and checking out a few sightseeing locations on the way, before eventually making for the Kyle of Lochalsh and the gateway to Skye.After a wonderful vegetarian version of the full Scottish breakfast (minus only the Linda McCartney sausages) at Spean Lodge it was...