For reasons beyond my understanding we just had to visit the most northwestern tip of Skye. A leisurely 1h drive just brought us there and we enjoyed the (actually very nice) scenery.
There were supposedly some puffins to be seen on the cliffs, but we were out of luck.
A certain lazy 8 year old posing …
We drove on to see Dunvegan castle, ancestral seat of the McLeod clan (anyone seen Highlander ?).
Some interesting drinking utensils were on display.
As interesting as the castle was, the true gem was the gardens. I have not seen so many flowers in blue as in this place …
By now, the family was starved, so upon return to our castle I prepared linner …
First, a little aperitif …
For starters: smoked salmon patê …
First course: local scallops …
Palate cleanser …
Second course: Angus beef …
Dessert for me …
And the first time of the soon daily ritual of fried dough balls with chocolate glaze for the rest of the family …
After games and good night stories we enjoyed the sound of rain on the roof of our tent …
