Skye - The Quiraing

 We drove back down the coast from the castle and turned left to make our way across the peninsular on the one track road.

There were quite a few cars in the parking lot and some small buses and we paid at the "Pay and Display".

Striking place for a wedding photo shoot. Heather offered congratulations as they passed.

Some people were exploring the south side of the road but we stuck to the north side,

The Quiraing, with its height and views, dotted with sheep, over the lowlands to the Island of Raasay.

Looking down at the switch back, one track road, we will take down to get home.

We walked past the clusters of people standing near the edge, taking selfies and the guy flying the really annoying drone,

continuing on as the path turned from gravel to mud and heather grew

as did mushrooms and

sheep grazed, unconcerned by the passing tourists.

It was nice to stretch our legs

and although we hadn't followed the path as far as it went, we felt we understood why the area was held in such esteem.

The drive home resulted in pictures of

Highland Cattle. Taken by Don, I was driving.

Also sheep,

some with weird headgear on. We are wondering if it is to control the growth of the horns, away from their eyes. I can't find anything on the internet to help my curiosity.

Home to a local cider and

a supper of nearly local salmon with soft cheese on crackers and a salad.