Thursday 29 May 2025 - Talisker Bay

After a rainy morning - the first prolonged rain we've seen for many weeks, Sue and I drove a short way to Talisker Bay. The others went to Dunvegan. 

The first thing encountered on the walk to Talisker Bay is a colony of peacocks. The males, including a couple of albinos, have free range whereas the hens are contained in chicken pens, roof and all.

Before the track gives way to fields, it passes a large white building - Talisker House. The house dates from the 1720s. Dr Johnson and James Boswell stayed here and admired the location, which for centuries was the home of the next-in-line Macleod clan chief.

A fine looking mountain lies to the left of the path.

We walked along the beach of sooty sand, with foamy waves gently coming in as the tide approached its low point.

A waterfall gushed from the northern ramparts.

The mountain to the south showed its full mettle.

The sea stac, Stac an Fhucadair is prominent as you round the bay.

Crossing a section of the beach was quite fun, as it equated to a significant river crossing. But our feet stayed dry after successful rock hopping and we were soon enjoying the stroll back to the car.

Today's route: 5km, 70 metres ascent, taking 1.5 hours.