Dunrobin Castle - Whaligoe Steps - Duncansby - Kinlochbervie

Today is a long and exciting day in Scotland! We start the day with a delicious breakfast. There is even vegan bacon and sausages, toast on a toast rack, scrambled eggs, hash browns, beans, mushrooms and tomatoes. Full and satisfied, we are ready for this eventful day. Our Airbnb host gives us great recommendations that are going to keep us busy all day. First we have a look at the outside of Dunrobin Castle, which is very close to our Airbnb. It is a very beautiful castle with well-preserved architecture. We are impressed by the size and splendour of the building. Next we head to the Whaligoe Steps, because our host says there is a chance of seeing orcas there. Unfortunately we don’t get to see any, but looking at the cliffs and the sea roaring below us is still a great experience. We then continue north, reaching Wick and later John o’ Groats in the far north-east of Scotland. Annina has to hold a business meeting there on a very poor internet connection, while Nicolas uses the time for a short hike. Next we drive to Duncansby, where there are supposed to be puffins. Unfortunately we can’t spot any. Puffin season normally starts at the end of April, but we had hoped to see a few already in early April. Nevertheless, it is an incredibly beautiful place with breathtaking rocks and views. We then continue west along the coastal road and pass some very remote places. We make a short stop at a secluded beach and enjoy the silence and solitude. As night falls, we are still in the car, driving alone on a remote road. A bit scary somehow, but also exciting because we are the only people for miles around. Rather late, we finally reach Kinlochbervie, where a nice older lady welcomes us to our next Airbnb. She shows us to our room and explains everything we need to know about our stay.