The road trip down the east coast was mostly uneventful, due to not being able to see more than about 50ft ahead – the sea fog (“har” in this part of the world) persisted until mid-afternoon. We called in to see this pad on the way down.
Dunrobin Castle belongs to the Sutherlands. We also saw another golden eagle, various falcons, an european owl; entry included a falconry display.
We stayed overnight in Elgin, not for the marbles but for the cathedral, albeit a ruin. We forgot to visit the ruin but we did see standup comedy above The Droughty Cobbler (thirsty shoemaker). We were two of 17 in the audience. They tried v hard, the headliner was ace.
Next day to Aberdeen, taking a divergent route along a “snow road” over The Caingorms, a range of mountains that includes Aviemore, home of Scottish skiing. Except it was gorgeous sunshine.
A third floor roof-spaced AirBnB is mighty fine temp home as we delve into the delights of city culture. Saw Edie at an upmarket film house. The film, which stars an 80 year old Sheila Hancock and was released last week, to us is bang on right now, because it is all about walking up mount Suilven and captures its stunningly beautiful Western Highlands surroundings, which we left behind only a few days ago. Otherwise, the film is eminently forgettable.
The beer choice is the opposite, this being the home of Brewdog and host to many others. And the chappie below, aka William Wallace. Not a hint of blue on him. Or Australian.
Chris & Kath's Travel Time 