Thought we’d make it to Inverness today, but everything took longer than we anticipated.
When we reached the car park for the Fyrish Monument, the sign said it was a 2 mile walk. Up hill of course, but it was a good path through the woods with amazing views of the Cromarty Firth and it’s oil rigs from near the top.
The monument itself is a replica of the gates of Negapatam. Built in 1783 under the instruction of Sir Hector Munro on his return from India; it was intended to provide work for the starving and destitute.
Certainly looks impressive on top of the hill.
Mid afternoon, we made our way south to Chanonry Point – a small outcrop with a lighthouse that’s very popular with people hoping to see bottle nose dolphins and grey seals.
After a bit of difficulty parking, we walked alongside the beach and stood with about 30 others.
We gave it half an hour but it was very choppy water – we thought they’d probably all gone home for their tea, so we did the same.