Applecross Peninsula

 In August we had a few days up on the west coast on the Applecross Peninsula - staying at the excellent Applecross Inn. They serve the most fantastic food, mostly locally caught seafood, and allow dogs - what more could we want!
The most direct way to Applecross is via the Bealach na Bà or 'Pass of the Cattle' with a rather ominous warning sign at the bottom. 

The road is single track and similar to a mountain pass in the alps.

The Subaru Impreza Owners club passed us on the way to the pass bringing back memories...... but we had our trusty Volvo estate now so we wiped a tear and carried on.

Up in to the mist on the top

Down the other side to Applecross Bay

The Applecross Inn

River Applecross

A walled garden with tearoom at Applecross House

Some flowers

Some more flowers

Applecross House

South of Applecross Bay are some 'Coral Beaches.' We've seen similar on Skye and they are not actually coral but are sunbleached algae. In the sun with the clear blue water they look almost tropical.

Applecross Bay 

The trip back down the Pass

On our way back home we stopped off at Plocton - a place close to the hearts of the Golding family after many wet camping trips here

A new member of our family!

Meet Ella our little labradoodle puppy. These are the most recent photographs of her at 10 weeks old looking way more sweet and innocent than she is in real life.

Here are a few taken before we brought her home.

And a short video of Ella in action!

Golden Wedding Anniversary Party

We were blessed with some fantastic weather for Anne and Bryan's Golden Wedding Anniversary party. Jane and Andrew hosted the event and we all chipped in with the catering. Here are a few of the photographs.

Easter with the Jacksons (part 2)

We visited the Museum of Scotland. Did you know this is the most visited attraction outside of London - well you do now. It's brilliant and it's free!

It recently underwent a face lift. And here is the new entrance.

And the main hall

Dolly the sheep

Jackie Stewart's F1 car.

The dinosaurs and other wild animals.