The weather is poor today. Windy and heavy rain showers means it’s not a great day for sightseeing. The drive over the bog (yes endless boggy barren landscape) to Thurso was pleasant but due to such low cloud there’s not been much of a view. Contrast that with the setting sun last night.

Onwards then and past some bleak cliffs, an old church which houses a Pictish stone and a quick stop for refreshments

To Dunnet Bay. Our original planned stop was due to be a remote farm campsite. On the top of a cliff. We did turn up, it looked very barren and literally a farmers field so we scarpered and went back 2 miles to a Caravan and Camping Club site. It’s right on the edge of Dunnet Bay, a very long beach about 2 miles in length and has a number of Viking settlements found over the years.

So, a quiet night in tonight to stay warm and cosy. Then tomorrow it’s on to John O’Groats