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North and North East Scotland 2011

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Loch Fleet

Loch Fleet
Our first overnight stop on the way to the top of Scotland.

Skelbo Castle, Loch Fleet.

Skelbo Castle, Loch Fleet.
Our view behind us, looking away from the loch. Unfortunately, this was on...

Evening on Loch Fleet.

Evening on Loch Fleet.
Beautiful evening light on this fantastic view.

Evening on Loch Fleet.

Evening on Loch Fleet.
Just perfect!

Next Morning.

Next Morning.
This is what we awoke to. There was a seal colony midway across the...

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.
A thoroughly nice little harbour town that welcomed motorhomes.

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.
Notice the main A9 flyover on the left with our motorhome below.

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.

Helmsdale Harbour, Sutherland.
Calm waters in the harbour.

Helmsdale.

Helmsdale.
River Helmsdale from the town car park.

Strath Ullie.

Strath Ullie.
A beautiful valley heads from Helmsdale to Melvich in the north. Spectacular...

Helmsdale River.

Helmsdale River.
The road follows the river for much of the way.

Helmsdale River.

Helmsdale River.
Popular with fishermen, there are plenty of stiles to allow access to the river.

Loch Lucy.

Loch Lucy.
Still heading to Melvich, this was one of a few small lochs close to...

Forsinard Railway Station.

Forsinard Railway Station.
A beautiful little spot with trians running to Inverness and...

Forsinard Railway Station.

Forsinard Railway Station.

Forsinard Railway Station.

Forsinard Railway Station.
I just couldn't imagine seeing a train here, in the middle of nowhere!

Halladale River, Melvich.

Halladale River, Melvich.
A splendid scene in the sunshine, the River Halladale before it hits...

Halladale River, Melvich.

Halladale River, Melvich.
The footbridge from the beach to Bighouse, a beautiful lodge spectacularly...

Melvich Beach.

Melvich Beach.
A stunning beach of sand, blue sea and rolling waves. A popular surfing spot...

Melvich Beach.

Melvich Beach.
Very inviting!

Wild Orchids

Wild Orchids
Found in many locations in this part of the world. These were in the...

Bighouse, Melvich.

Bighouse, Melvich.
I could live here!!!

Halladale River, Melvich.

Halladale River, Melvich.

Armadale, Sutherland.

Armadale, Sutherland.
Footpath to Armadale beach.

Armadale Beach.

Armadale Beach.
The footpath meanders down through meadows of wild flowers.
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article published 8/26/2011

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Wonderful scenery, wonderful photos!
— Lorraine Brecht, October 6, 2011
Lovely photographic record of what must have been a memorable trip - we really must get up there ourselves sometime soon!
— John Wade, September 26, 2011
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