The day started out cold and with a light sprinkling of rain. After leaving the town, we passed by the small castle.
We continued down an old military road. the vibrant colour of the red rowan berries was distinctive.
Climbing onto the open moor the wind was in our faces again and a bitter cold. We took turns to lead into the wind.
To the right of the road was a large rock painted with the words “Jesus Saves”. This was apparently first painted by a retired missionary from Africa. Nowadays the stone is alternately covered with graffiti and then restored, but no one knows by whom!
Reaching the “Welcome to Nairnshire” sign, there was an AA call box by the road. Continuing and crossing the Dulsie Bridge.
We passed Cawdaw Castle and later rode beneath the impressive Nairn Viaduct.
On to the Battlefields of Culloden where we had our lunch stop.
We were fortunate to miss the rain that fell during lunch time and continued to Inverness. Inverness was a most attractive city sometimes known as the Gateway to the Highlands. We followed the banks of the Firth of Moray and then crossed over on another lovely bridge.
Continuing along the opposite bank the scenery was most stunning.
We passed through a town called Muir of Ord (Muir being my maiden name)!
Our accommodation for the night is the National Hotel in Dingwall.
We had dinner at local pub The Mallard and took a photograph by a National Cycle Route sign letting us know that we have 151 miles left to reach our final destination of JohnO’Groats!
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