• Neist Point

    May 30, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    After a relaxing morning we began our day by setting off to Dunvegan castle. Yet, upon arrival, we discovered entry was 30 aud each and we decided, fuck that. We continued on to Neist Point for a lookout over the ocean and a potential walk to the lighthouse. We jumped out the car and walked up a small hill to capture a photo of the interesting headland. Although slanted quite heavily, all sides provide a steep and sudden drop off into the rough North Atlantic sea. Atop is a green plateau that round the corner to a lighthouse. It was reminiscent of Madeira with the cliff faces and grass covered slopes. We continued to wander around the viewpoint to get photos and admire the landscape, but opted against the walk to the lighthouse, as the best view was right where we currently were. As such we headed home for a relaxing afternoon before a big day tomorrow. We stopped off at the tiny town near our accommodation for a drink then then did our best to enjoy the time we have in our beautiful accommodation. So we had a few drinks, snacked and sat watching the twilight over the oceanRead more