Wolfgang goes to Scotland

Although we thought we had left early enough, it took us one and three quarter hours to drive the 40 miles from Resipole campsite, on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula to Mallaig and we nearly missed the ferry to Armadale on Skye. However, two pleasant Calmac Ferry operators kindly allowed us on at the last minute. It was a very short crossing of about 20 minutes, just enough time to enjoy cups of tea on board and two of Margaret’s excellent flapjacks - made at home - and they are keeping remarkably well! The weather was much brighter over Skye then the mainland and indeed we drove the 50 or so miles from Armadale to Edinbane in warm sunshine and enjoyed lovely views of the mountains, lochs and harbours. We stopped at Broadford where there was a Co-Op petrol station which enabled Wolfgang to be filled with diesel. The Co-Op store itself was large and we stocked up on some basics as well as some impulse buys. We loved the location of Edinbane campsite mid-way between Portree and Dunvegan overlooking the sea loch. Friendly helpful staff and although the site was busy, we managed to book in for two nights. Very good facilities. There were lots of other VW campervans on site - the most we have seen anywhere. We enjoyed a BBQ from purchases made at the Co-Op of langoustines followed by pork kebabs in a maple syrup marinade and garlic and lemon chicken. Served with Mediterranean couscous. We followed that with local cheese and crackers. None too shabby!Read more