There were no northern lights, it did not even get dark enough. But I did see the sunset at 9:45pm and the sunrise at 4:30am, the nights are very short up here!First stop today was Duncasby Head to see the fulmars and guillemots nesting on the sandstone ledges of the cliffs and stacks at Duncasby. Fascinating experience to see them live instead of on a TV documentary.
Next a tour of the Castle of Mey, a favourite retreat of the Queen Mother. Its now held in trust and still used in August every year by Prince Charles. A very attractive castle from the outside and nicely presented as a royal residence by knowledgeable guides. Rosemary was allowed to use the QM's personal lift to avoid the steep spiral staircase! We were lucky as it was the first open day of the year. We had lunch in the small cafe/tea rooms, the gardens were disappointing. We finished the day by going to the most northerly point in mainland Britain at Dunnet Head. A short walk to the top of the hill from the car park provided panoramic views all around.
We are now driving across the top of Scotland on the NC500 route and have stopped for the night in the village of Melvich at a cosy little site by the Halladale Inn. Very highland with sheep all around. Scenary gets more spectacular from here. Hopefully the weather, which had been a bit showery this afternoon, will hold good.
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