MORVICH AND PLOCKTON.
After a glorious and rewarding two weeks on Skye, we moved to Morvich to start our journey home. The site was in the wilds, but very, very well run with a place for everything, and everything in it's place. However, it didn't feel at all 'regimented', and the people running it were really friendly. If you needed anything though, it was a trek to the nearest shop or pub, so if you go - go prepared!
This is the super view from our pitch.
Clean and tidy - Morvich.
Someone has a sense of humour - can you spot it?
View down Glen Croe.
Loch Dulch.
Ratagan viewpoint and the Seven Sisters range.
Panorama from Ratagan viewpoint.
The sun played on the few clouds about as we waited for sunset.
It was deceptively cool this evening.
Plockton.
Next day, we made an early start to go to Plockton. Neither of us had been there before, but heard just how beautiful the place was, and wanted to see for ourselves. Friends of ours holidayed here many times, and even had their honeymoon here, so if it was good enough for them........
First impressions - WOW!!
The most perfect, sleepy harbour, with fishing boats laid up in the sunshine. The day was bright, clear and sunny - conditions couldn't be better.
Why is a pile of lobster pots so photogenic?? I don't know, I just know I can't resist a picture when I see one.
The water was crystal clear.
The views up Loch Carron.
A pile of rusty chain - the lobster pot syndrome :-)
Panorama of Plockton harbour.
I wonder where he was off to in such a hurry?
Hub of the village - the Plockton Hotel.
This is where our friends stayed on their honeymoon. 💕
With being on the gulf stream, Plockton is special for gardens. There are many tropical plants and palms, and when we were there - lots of colourful blooms.
LOVE a palm tree 😍
The famous Plockton thatched cottage - available for holiday rental (if you have deep pockets)
The village also has it's own small distillery, which you can tour. As you would expect, the guy is VERY well informed and knowledgeable.
Tiny stills that actually work!
A spin around the distillery shop.
a 'do-er up-er' at rest on the shore.
Sue had heard about some gardens called 'Lilias's Garden, Rudha Mor', & so we sought it out at the top end of the village.
We were lucky enough to be able to chat with the owner, who told us lots about the history of the place. She pointed us in the right direction, and off we went.
It's a steady walk up through the woods on good paths, and the views are just SO good, especially on a day like today.
You can read all about the gardens and their history - click;
This is looking across to Duncraig Castle.
Wonderful blooms all over the place.
How inviting is this mossy path?
Midge nursery!! 😲
We dropped off the path to tarry on a small private beach.
Just us - no-one else.
Sea pinks nestling in the rocks.
We spent a long time enjoying the gardens and village. Afterwards, we went to the local bar and sat outside in the strong sunshine for a well-earned pint.
After refreshment, we set off back, stopping on the way to see the iconic Eilean Donan castle (well, you MUST, mustn't you?).
Featured in so many films, and on so many calendars, it's instantly recognisable.
It was quite difficult to get a good, clear shot as the light wasn't right.
Then, it was back to Morvich and dinner.
What a beautiful evening - and NO midges.
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