Another grey day on the Isle of Lewis but that was to be expected. It was October after all. We were making our way to the infamous Blackhouse village. The Gearranan Blackhouse Village is a coastal crofting village located in a secluded bay within the district of Carloway, on the west coast of the Isle … More Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Lewis
Did you know that the beautiful Isle of Harris and Lewis is the largest Island in Scotland and the third largest in the British Isles? Well, it is. There are many photos of the beautiful beaches in West Harris. But what about East Harris? On this trip we decided to travel to the east; to … More The Wonder of The Golden Road in the Isle of Harris
After visiting Luskentyre, it was time for lunch. We journeyed along the coast from Seilebost until we got to the lovely cafe, The Temple at Northton. What a delightful, picturesque location. A perfect spot for lunch. What a lovely experience. Wholesome food, grown and uniquely prepared on-site, in a beautiful setting. Eating outside was pure … More Lunch at The Temple in Northton, Isle of Harris
Can I say the ride to Luskentyre and Seilebost was glorious? Would that be a bit much? The ride was glorious!! 😄 We were on our way to see the island’s precious gems, the infamous beaches along the coast of Seilebost and Luskentyre. Luskentyre sands is on the west coast of South Harris. We were … More Luskentyre and Seilebost Beaches, South West Harris
Made it! I made it to Ullapool. However, it was a short stay. Getting there was all about the 2-hour ferry crossing to Stornoway on the Isles of Lewis and Harris! This was my ultimate destination for this adventure. On this visit, there appeared to be a lot of road repairs. Regardless, I could still … More Ullapool, The Highlands
My trip north meant getting to Ullapool. On our way, we made a quick stop at Gairloch. Gairloch means “Short Loch” in Gaelic. It is a small village on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands. It’s a popular summer destination but at the end of September, there are very … More Gairloch, The Highlands