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Today we did a driving tour around the Trotternish peninsula, on the north end of the Isle of Skye. First stop: “The Old Man of Storr”, a local landmark, and the pillar-like protrusion of rock behind the power lines in the image below.
Finally, we trekked back to Redwood House and down its two mile long, sheep infested, single track driveway for a well deserved nap.
The final stop of the day was Talisker distillery, where we got a tour and enjoyed a tasting of three different whiskies. (Carbost, Scotland, United Kingdom)
Next we had a lunch stop at “The Oyster Shed”, a permanently parked food truck that specialized in oysters, scallops, shrimp, mussels, and other shellfish. It’s appearance is modest, but the food was fantastic! (Carbost, Scotland, United Kingdom)
Today we drove around the west side of the Isle of Skye, starting with Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod. They claim it is the longest continuously occupied castle in the UK.
I’m laying in bed, resting after this long travel day. Iona to Skye is a loooong drive. But our hotel is lovely, and we won’t have to move for three days! (Edinbain, Scotland, United Kingdom)
As I post this, we are back on the ferry and about to land back in Oban. Next stop, Glencoe and the Isle of Skye.