Tag: Evie McRae

Paradise in Plockton

It’s the morning of our first full day in Kyle of Lochalsh. We sit down to yet another Scottish breakfast, absolving ourselves of the guilt by saying won’t eat lunch today to compensate. If you haven’t sampled the delights of a full Scottish breakfast, then prepare your stomach for a generous serving of eggs, back bacon, …

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The romance of Skye

As a child, I was first introduced to the Isle of Skye through my Scottish history lessons and the ‘Skye Boat Song’. Both told tales of how Bonny Prince Charlie, with the help of Flora MacDonald, escaped to Skye after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Perhaps it’s as a result of …

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MacRaes in the mist

One of the highlights of our stay at Loch Duich Hotel, is being right across the road from Eilean Donan Castle and being able to see it every morning. It’s a room with a majestic view. The castle itself is on a little islet in the loch, and it is joined to the land by …

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