A Trip into Inverness to actually start the NC500 passport.
There are a choice of places to get the passport stamped, so we choose the Botanical Gardens... what a treat and all completely free.
Opened in 1993 by Prince Edward the well kept gardens and greenhouses ranging from Tropical rainforests to arid desert were a delight.
There were lots of really nice plants for sale but at this point of our adventure I was unable to buy any.
The arid desert greenhouse.
Well placed mirrors meant the gardens looked much bigger, could not resist a selfie!
The Rain forest
Inverness castle looking magnificent in the sunshine
In the middle of nowhere we came across this tiny fabric shop, Chris gave me 1/2 hr to shop!
The owner was really nice and I could not resist a couple of bundles of fat quarters.
Back at Strathpeffer we walked to the Pump room to get the second of our passport stamps but it was closed for a week!
A local B&B was also on the list of places that would stamp our book so thank you Holly Lodge.
A little about our accommodation.
Strathpeffer owes its existence to the discovery of sulphurous springs found in the 18c.
The Highland Hotel was built in 1911 by the railway company to accommodate the many tourists who flocked here for the waters health benefits.
It is a most magnificent building.
The bar lounge area, which leads to two other lounges and two restaurants.
The grand staircase with lead light windows depicting thistles.
We are in Room number One!
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