We started the day by leaving our car at the garage, where they were kind enough to loan us this yellow Punto.
We had a couple of hours to kill while they replaced the wheel bearings so drove to Thurso.
After a little retail therapy we parked near the sea and came across this fascinating church ruin.
So long forgotten and with no clues as to its origin we walked around the outside and grave yard.
Many of the old grave stones had scull and crossbones and navy sayings.
It was certainly a very full walled in church yard dating from 1800 ish.
Time to return to our loan car.
Back at the garage the Land Rover is repaired and we pay £140 for the privilege.
Next stop a gin and vodka distillery, got our passport stamped but didn’t buy anything.
Danette Head, the most Northerly point in the UK mainland, whose cliffs fall 300ft sheer into the Pentland Firth.
Next stop The Castle of Mey. Lunch in the cafe and then the guided tour of the castle
The only home the Queen Mother ever owned. Built in 1566 the Queen Mother fell in love with the Castle in 1956 when it was due to be demolished.
It was a fascinating story of a home, much loved by the Royal family and now in trust for the Nation.
Onward to the very touristy John O’Groats.
The famous sign post showing mileage’s to New York etc...
Really liked this sign on shop pointing straight down to New Zealand 12875 miles!
Spending the night in a B&B near John O’Groats where we have been made most welcome, but poor WiFi!
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