Another of our year of ‘70th birthday treats’ finds us up in the west of Scotland visiting an area we have skirted round many times but never explored in depth. With us for this particular treat is our very good friend Vanessa.
We had a particularly wonderful dinner at Osteria in North Berwick on Friday night followed by a reasonably early start on Saturday morning. We may have overdone the packing as the car was absolutely full with the 3 of us, our luggage and the ‘supplies’ we brought. The self catering cottage (Achleek) is, in broad terms, is near Fort William – more precisely it is on the shores of Loch Sunart pretty much opposite Strontian.
Saturday’s journey up was pleasant and uneventful and it was especially pleasing to have such ‘unusual’ (as in fine dry & quite warm) weather. On the way we stopped in Callander for coffee (and a purchase see below), just outside Tyndrum for a good light lunch and eventually we got the Corran ferry over to Ardgour.
The cottage is fine for what we need comfortable and well equipped with stupendous views to the west. A little explore revealed some neighbours (seals!). We did little else on Saturday except launch into a fine selection of cheeses and meats washed down by decent wine. Of course an early night was required
Did I mention facing west? The sunsets promise to be spectacular!
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