Thursday, 15 June 1978

Cloudy but fine

Farewelled the Batto’s and Parko’s – they have 10 days before they leave England for Singapore.

High climb overlooking Loch Loyne. Interesting drive through Cluanie past a couple of reservoirs (low in water) between very high mountain peaks shrouded in the gloomy mist. The Five Sisters [of Kintail] were magnificent in their grandeur. To Kyle of Lochalsh where we took the ferry to the Isle of Skye (£1.34 each eay). Drove to Breakish and Broadford – small – a couple of shops. Fish and chips in car.

Back same road to Loch Ness. Very low on petrol. Quite picturesque. Took a road to by-pass Inverness and lifted quickly up to poor tableland. Tea at Beauly and drove to Dingwall. I started to look for B&B. Took road over very extensive mountains all covered with heather (not out until Aug-Sep). Found B&B 1/2 mile off road near Tain. £3.50 – Louise and Tom McGregor. Very comfortable. Special supper (pikelets and selection of cakes).