Kilmartin

We left Corrie, hoping to get in a couple of walks before getting the ferry across to the mainland. However, the weather was not in our favour so only managed one walk (to Machrie Moor where we saw some stone circles and standing stones).

We arrived at L? just as the ferry was about to depart for C. We realised that book-in at our next place, Killmartin Hotel, was 12:00 so that is where we headed.

By then the weather was fine, so after booking in in we did a 7 km walk (making 11 for the day). There are about 800 burial cairns and standing stones (about 5000 years old) within a 10 km radius of Kilmartin and we managed to see just a few. Like all of Britain, the area is steeped in history.

The Kilmartin Hotel is reasonably basic but much cheaper than Corrie, and the room is twice the size! And the staff actually friendly. And the price includes breakfast. And we have face washers and a top sheet. And windows that open. And biscuits (shortbread).Read more