24th April

So Now I am on the road to Kinlochbervie and places beyond including the start point for the walk to Sandwood Bay. The weather has started out somewhat changeable (I am using some poetic license here). I have had some sun and a whole lot of rain but in Scotland, that particular combination usually produces great light (later in the day, the whole trip to Sandwood Bay would have spectacular weather). The road in question is the B801 branching off at Rhiconich and progressing as far as Balchrick. Here are some of the photographs I took along this branch road and, as you will see, it's a road worth travelling!

Near Rhiconich

I have taken several shots of leaning boats over the years. One of my most well known photographs named simply "Ullapool" shows a leaning, beached boat in the bay at Ullapool. The one above is not quite so dramatic but shows the moody weather to perfection.

Detail from the Blue House at Inshegra (oooh, I feel a poem coming on).

I will say no more but instead I will get working on cobbling a few words together for this quite beautiful edifice. Tune in tomorrow!

Badcall Bay and Jetty

When I arrived at Badcall Bay (appropriately named) the heavens opened and I was treated to a powerful downpour with some hail. It looked like it could be in for the day so I hopped out of the car and got this panoramic duo (here made into a wide single). You can see how murky the landscape looks, especially on the right side. That's where the rain was coming from.

Arkle from south of Kinlochbervie

Pretty sure this is Arkle but I'm certain someone will tell me that it just isn't so. This is a lovely conical mountain and today it was snowcapped but the heavy weather masks most of it. Oh, and don't worry. This is not the main road to Kinlochbervie. It's a side road to that small cluster of houses. Phew!

Loch Inchard from south of Kinlochbervie

... and finally, a solemn view of Loch Inchard that looks just as good in black and white but I decided not to show you that one, so there!