We left Kyle of Lochalsh and headed for the Isle of Skye, stopping on the way at the picturesque Eilean Donan. The first castle was built here in the 13th century and was added to over the years, but it fell into a state of disrepair and was empty for years. It was purchased in 1911 and renovated by a man called Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap and the restoration took 21 years to complete. After taking some photographs we headed for Skye, where we spent the day exploring this beautiful island.
After leaving Skye we headed south to our next destination of Oban, driving across to Fort William and past Ben Nevis on the way. We arrived in Oban in the early evening and visited the Waterstones which is located in an attractive former hotel built in 1891.
Eilean Donan
Isle of Skye – Portree
Isle of Skye – Glenbrittle
Isle of Skye – clockwise from top left: Blackhill Waterfall, River Snizort, looking towards Bracadale, Broadford
Ben Nevis
Janet's Adventures in Waterstones 