NW Scotland tour

[dogcart]

Skye bridge, Cullin Hills, Uig campsite and one of many Scottish hills next to water!

[Matt2matt2002]

Excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing.
I've not been to the Islands for a few years now.
As soon as I'm back on my feet, I'll certainly return.

Yes, the N500 is something of a controversial beastie.
Last November we travelled some of it by car. Stunning scenery and plenty of super cars flying through.
But back to the cycling. That section, The Golden Road will always be one of my favourite rides. Each to their own of course but it ticks all my boxes.

Thanks again.

[PH]

Great photos, looks like fun!

[dogcart]

We camped at Horgabost on the north side of Harris and cycled anti clockwise round the Island. Somewhere on the S.E. corner there was a sign stating "not The Golden Road" and further up the coast there was another stating "The Golden Road". I can't say I noticed much difference, it was all beautiful. There must be an historical reason for the name so I've ordered The Soap Man book to educate myself! We did see a monument to local folk who had stood up for themselves but didn't stop to glean more information, perhaps a similar era? Hopefully the book will reveal all.

[PH]

There must be an historical reason for the name so I've ordered The Soap Man book to educate myself! We did see a monument to local folk who had stood up for themselves but didn't stop to glean more information, perhaps a similar era? Hopefully the book will reveal all.

Yes it will put into context what you've seen, I won't add any spoilers! 

[Andre Jute]

Excellent photos. They give a good impression of a rugged countryside, lotsa water, and isolated, lonely villages.

Don't forget to tell us when you've read it what you discover from the book about the linguistic mysteries.