I hadn’t thought too much about what we were going to do once we actually arrived in the Kyle of Lochalsh. All that was driving me to this point was a desire to see Kintail and its surrounding area, try to find out a little bit about the MacRaes, and to visit Eilean Donan Castle. However, I soon realise that the three days we have planned here are not enough to fully explore all that the Kyle of Lochalsh has to offer.
This is definitely the place to come if you are an outdoors type. The beauty of this area is that it is totally unspoilt. The views are stunning. Trees and heather cover the hills, providing ample food and safety for the abundant wildlife. Streams and waterfalls cascade from the mountains in an avalanche of rainbows. Sorry if I sound like a “Visit Scotland” advertisement, but it is a beautiful sight.
With so much to do we decide to sit down and draw up a list. Of course to draw up a list, we need some liquid refreshment in Loch Duich’s ‘family’ bar. Perhaps sample the local whisky … a wee single malt by the name of Talisker.
This is a ‘personal journey’ and becausewe only have three days before we drive North for the Ferry to Orkney, our top 5 must see and do list looks something like this:
- Sample the local produce from the hills and lochs
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle
- Investigate the MacRae history in the area
- Explore surrounding villages around the loch – particularly Plockton
- Take the ferry or cross the bridge to Skye (while singing “Speed bonny boat” – optional)
With the first item on our list nearly taken care of already, we decide on a relaxing wander across the road to the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. But first … maybe one more Talisker for the road.
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