We had a long day driving up the West Coast from Ullapool to the very north edge at Castletown. Much of the route was a part of the famous (infamous) NC 500 and largely one lane roadway with passing bubbles every few hundred yards. This is a bit stressful and, at times, challenging. But, oh, the scenery. Miles of coastline, green fields borders by ancient rock walls, sheep and cattle everywhere - including on the road. They pay zero attention to the passing bubbles. We stopped at the ruins of Castle Ardvreck. It was on a small isthmus and a strategic spot on Loch Assint in the 1500’s. Destroyed by lightning in the late 1700s. It was neat to see the rather untouched state of the ruin. It felt like it had its day and was content to stand watch over time. It is also attributed to be haunted by two very distinct ghosts, one a cheerful gentleman in grey the other the daughter of a laird who, let’s say, married poorly!. We saw miles of gorse, in bright yellow/gold dress. I also spied two modern Morgans out for a weekend jaunt.
