Applecross was lovely. Very scenic.
Quaint wee pub on the coast, which is nice.
The Campsite - where do I begin? If youre travelling in a motorhome, don't stay here. Extremely disorganised, seems more geared up for tents. The showers, female ones, were almost clean, but did have a large number of flying creatures in them. Daddy long legs I think/hope.
The organisation of the place is ... disjointed. To be nice. The allocation is haphazard, and disorganised. On a motorhome you need to charge and use the empty points, which are located at the entrance/exit. So it soon bottlenecks.
If you're in the area, and you've calmed down after the drive I would stay on the front than in...
Read moreAn interesting exhibition of various elements of Applecross life, including an interesting interpretation if life during the time of Mael Rubha. The way the centre deals with the Gaelic heritage of the area, is somewhat disappointing. Gaelic is incredibly scarce, and there is little reference to the rich Gaelic folklore and placenames of the area. I know that resources will be very limited, but a Gaelic translation of the exhibition material is essential after the exclusion and discrimination of Gaelic-speaking local by the authorities over...
Read moreApplecross is a must see. The worst part of this is tourists and camper drivers who think they can drive this and end up stuck and causing queues. The motor cyclists can be trouble too bursting past without much consideration. And the old classic cars that breakdown cos the drivers didnt think to check their coolant or brakes. Do a break check long before you even get to Strathcarron. Save yourself a recovery fee.
The view is really...
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