Portree

  • April 29 Portree to Aviemore

    April 29 Portree to Aviemore

    Leaving Portree we drive south and back across the bridge to the mainland highlands heading east. Along our route is the Clava Cairns historic site. Three bronze age burial cairns. There is not a lot of information and so we… Continue reading

  • April 28 Portree

    April 28 Portree

    Still an inclement weather day so we will divide and conquer. Cynthia will hike with David at the first natural wonder place – Quiraing – but from near there take a bus to the Skye Museum of Cultural Life, while… Continue reading

  • April 27 Portree

    April 27 Portree

    Dunvegan Castle, Neist Point Lighthouse, Sea Breezes retaurant Though David is chomping at the bit to do some serious hiking up, down, and around the isle’s natural wonders, the morning’s weather and David’s better planner, known as Cynthia, have other… Continue reading

  • April 26 Portree

    Eileen Donan Castle, Portree After another splendid home-cooked breakfast of steel-cut oats soaked overnight in milk for her porridge, Cynthia and Dawn discuss the Scottish National Party’s drive for independence from Britain to remain part of the EU. Dawn has… Continue reading