Tag Archives: castle

536b Tarbat Ness to Rockfield

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

From a lighthouse to Rapunzel’s castle, I take a “mellow” walk along the Scottish coast. Continue reading →

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531 Skelbo to Embo

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

On a glorious bank holiday Monday, I encounter seals, tourists, and a beautiful beach before ending my trip in a holiday park. Continue reading →

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527 Brora to Golspie

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk with seabirds and seals, past an ancient broch and a beautiful chateau. A perfect walk. Continue reading →

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521 Lybster to Latheron

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A beautiful coastline, but with some challenging scrambles. Continue reading →

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517pm Wick to Castle Wick

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

A busy walk with lots to see, including memorials and not just one, but TWO, open-air swimming pools. Continue reading →

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512a Brough to Castle of Mey

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

Road walking. A mill, sheep, cattle, chickens and lot of signs to look at. Continue reading →

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509a Thurso to Castletown

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk past surfers, a weird castle, a shipwreck, and a hidden cave. Continue reading →

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422am Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I sit on a bench and look out over the mouth of Loch Carron. There’s Plockton across the water. Continue reading →

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416 am Dornie to Kyle of Lochalsh

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

A walk full of quirky little surprises. Continue reading →

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415 Shiel Bridge to Eilean Donan Castle

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I take the high road in the mist, and watch out for kangaroos. Continue reading →

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