Scotland´s scenery is usually quite spectacular, but when I stopped at the Assynt Viewpoint I was again surprised by how beautiful it can be! Assynt is on the North West of Scotland and kind of a hidden gem with otherworldly mountains, stunning beaches and wonderful coastline. Together with the neighbouring Coigach, it has been being designated […]
Next stop: Smoo Cave, large seawater and also a freshwater cave near Durness. Normally it is possible to walk into the cave and I think even take some kind of boat trips, but it was closed this day after the heavy rainfalls during the night. The name “Smoo” comes from the Old Norse Smuga which means […]
Duncansby Head – the most northeastern point of mainland Scotland. And while looking towards Orkney, it was the moment I decided my next Scottish summer will be spent on the islands (we will see if it will happen this year like planned or if I´ll have to postpone a year). But back to that sunny […]