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Autumn in the Highlands

We drove the last part of our journey today up to the Isle of Skye. Our trip today took us from the borders of Scotland up through the Trossocks, Glencoe and Fort William across to Kyle of Localsh and over the bridge onto the island.

It was a blustery autumn day in the Highlands, but the wind kept the rain clouds moving, and each outbreak of rain was interspersed with the most amazing light and colour.

The leaves, bracken and heathers were a carpet of russet and golds.

My phone camera couldn’t do them justice at all, especially through the glass of a smeary car window, but I hope these snaps will give you a pale glimpse of the glory that is the Highlands at this time of the year.

We were exhausted when we eventually reached the island, but as there was still a bit of light before the sun set, we couldn’t resist dropping in on the croft to let Bertie stretch his legs and take his first introductory sniffs of the land.

He seemed to like it 😊.

Next a quick supper, a hot bath and a good night’s sleep ready for the work to start tomorrow.

We’re weary but happy. It still feels a bit unreal.

We made it.

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  3. Wow! I drove the exact route and thought the it was some of the most beautiful scenery I’d ever laid eyes on. But it looks even better now.
    So glad you’re the dream 😄

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  5. Since I’ve known you this place has been your spiritual home – you’ve radiated happiness every time I’ve heard you talk about the island. It’s been a long time coming and now it really is home for you and your family. Your posting warms my heart – you’ve made it and now the adventure can be lived. e xxx

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    1. Thank you Annie. We’ve made it. Skye has welcomed us with Storm Aiden which has temporarily stopped play! But we’re here at last 😊 xxx

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