Our first port of call was a beautifully positioned Ardvreck Castle some 17 miles North of Ullapool.
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| An adjoining ruined country house |
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| More Shaggies |
Although we had a long drive ahead on narrow winding coastal roads we took a side trip to Lochinver and the Point of Stoer. The pottery place in Lochinver didn't do morning tea so we took our photos and left.
Where we did have morning tea in Lochinver at a nice place, famous for its pies and a sense do humour.
 After driving what seemed like ages to get to the Point of Stoer, we came across a old lighthouse ( The Old Man of Stoer) and civilization. |
| Old Ruined Church in the village of Stoer |
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| Point of Stoer |
This lighthouse was built by Thomas Stephenson, father of the author Robert Lewis Stephenson in 1870. |
| Little Assynt |
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| Loch Assynt |
| Back on the A894... |
| Loch Assynt |
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| Kylesku Bridge across Loch Glendhu |
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| Gorse along the roadside |
Roadworks - Ethan, Some places are so cool.
Then North to Durness.This area was a favorite place of John Lennon, a place tucked away from crowds. (well the village has a population of about 300) and close to nature.We took a side cut West to Balnakeil.
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| Local cattle having a rest on the beach. |
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| Some places are off-limits |
To the West of Durness are the caves of Smoo.
Moving east requires traveling around the shores of the large Northern Loch Eriboli.
The Eastern side of Sutherland is now rolling green hills.
No it's not Lock Ness is 330m deep...
Looking at the North Sea.
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