we did not see many cars on the road, but evidently they all had the same idea, and the small carpark was literally full as we parked.
a short dash in the rain to the shed!
we ordered the freshly shucked oysters – 6 for £6. it was good – fresh, sweet, no lingering metallic taste. we ordered a second serving.
half lobster = £8
we were also attracted to the chilled 1/2 lobster.
generally we are not so attracted the this preparation of chilled lobster, crab or seafood platter as they are usually quite tasteless.
half lobster = £8
this 1/2 lobster though was sweet, juicy, tasty.
grilled scallopsr = £6.50
it was still raining and very cold, so we decided to order the grilled scallops, 4 for £6.50. it came with the thai sweet chilli dip (like the lobster also), a lettuce & couple triangular toast.
scallops not great as we expected, still passable.
rested & quite satisfied, we got back to our car in the rain, and drove to our next hotel, skeabost hotel & checked in.
when we returned to the carpark, the latecomers parked alongside the road. 🙂
long & windy road to Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
weather was cold, maybe 12degC, felt colder!
long & windy road to Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
long & windy road to Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
long & windy road to Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
long & windy road to Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
a very pleasant walk i must say.
nice sky, great open country. would have been even better with the sun. can’t have everything. it was at least not raining, a short space/period of dry weather.
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
there was a little brook or stream to cross over. we stepped on the boulders. 🙂
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
fairy pools is sprawling, no really large falls, but pleasant place to just stroll along & even picnic, though we did not want to sit down & block the views & vantage points of others & photo shoots.
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
there is the taller fall & deeper pool at the start.
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
Fairy pools @ glenbrittle
& the natural arch further up.
on the way down we found a quiet spot, sat down on the boulders and drank some hot coffee from our useful hot flask tumbler, and took some snicker bar & shortcakes.
it was a really fun morning walk & we were blessed (not long) with dry weather. we saw a sign “oyster shed” earlier on our way to fair pools, so we went to look for and found it on our way back. ^^
glenbrittle beach
we drove further down the road to glenbrittle black beach at loch brittle.
glenbrittle beach
a short 10mins drive. we parked & a 1/2hr walk.
wife had a slight accident & cut her fingers opening the swing gates to keep out the livestock.
glenbrittle beach
glenbrittle beach
it’s a dark sandy beach situated at the head of Loch Brittle and at the base of the Cuillin, Loch Brittle Beach is a truly Scottish destination.
glenbrittle beach
the ground was littered with loads of sheep droppings.
a drizzle started, so we turned around & walked back to the car, and drove to the oyster shed for a rest stop & something to eat. 🙂