Hi everyone – our time is short on this computer so it will be sketchy blog this time – to be filled in more later hopefully!

We are now on the Isle of Skye – Ali – we can so imagine why this is such a favourite place for you and Dave – trampers’ heaven!

Yesterday had a day of following up family history – started in Dingwall near Inverness where Raelin’e great great grandfather lived and great grandfather was born. Later to Lochcarron where he was married and on to Applecross where he and his parents and others in the family lived. Fascinating. Even saw the tiny settlement – Castle Strome – including remains of a 15th century castle where my great great grandfather was born. Lots of headstones at several cemeteries gave huge evidence of Finlayson ancestors. Great to “stand on the earth and breathe the air” of my historic roots. Gathered a few stones to keep too.

Lots of love to all

P & R