Set in a tranquil location between Strathcarron and S. Strome are the beautiful Attadale Gardens. Established during the late 19th Century by Baron Schroder the well tended gardens feature a variety of flora and fauna from around the world as well as seventeen contemporary sculptures. It was these works of art that had my son … Continue reading
The Bealach na Ba or Pass of the Cattle is the highest road in Britain and ranked as one of the world’s ten best drives. It featured on Monty Halls’ TV series and we read that the scenery was stunning so we hoped for a sun filled, cloudless sky to enjoy it. Apparently on a fine day you … Continue reading
Situated in the hamlet of Ardaneaskan, just five miles away from the village of Lochcarron, is this beautiful, homely holiday cottage. Tigh Ali was to be our base for our week of adventure in the Scottish Highlands. This was the magnificent view down the garden and across the Loch when we arrived, the only sound to be … Continue reading
We set off on our road trip north early one bright Saturday morning, heading up the M6 whizzing past the Lake District and beyond. We were Scotland bound, the Highlands to be precise, a place I had last visited thirty six years ago. The journey took us beyond Glasgow, past Loch Lomond and onwards, upwards past … Continue reading
A couple of years ago I wrote about the Sand, Sea and Spray urban art festival in Blackpool. The free festival returned to the seaside town last month, so my son and I set out on the final day in the hope of catching some of the artists in action. And we came across none. … Continue reading
