So begins the Highland adventure...

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Today’s been a bit of a mixed bag, but it’s definitely ending on a high. First, there was the morning, where the warmth of my bed did its best to convince me I didn’t need a holiday, just a good lie-in instead. Next, once the devilish duvet had been defeated, there was the dreary, headache-inducing drive up to and beyond Glasgow. Upon reaching Loch Lomond, I was beginning to wonder whether the bed had been the better option. Finally, with the weather closing in — this is Scotland after all — came the scenery.

Sadly, most of the stunning views were obscured by cloud, but this just made the approach to Inveraray, my first night’s stop, that much more special. Coming down to sea level, the town’s whitewashed facade stood out like a beacon through the gloom of rain and dead flies. Not quite your traditional picture postcard, but a welcoming sight nonetheless.

Nosh: King scallops, salad, chocolate torte & a cappucino at Loch Fyne Oyster Bar — good stuff
Kip: Lorona B+B — cheap, comfortable and friendly
Car admirers: 1 (B+B landlord)

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