Applecross Page Two

 
The barren, rocky summit

 
Left: I placed the top rock onto the Cairn. The view is westwards towards the Atlantic
Right: On the roof of Scotland. The highest point on U.K. mainland roads

The Isle of Skye, from Ben Na Caillich (left) to the Red Cuillins, at Slighachan, afr right.
Loch Kishorn is seen branching off Lochcarron, immediately to the right.

The final drop down into Applecross

In the 1950's Ealing Studios made a Comedy "Laxdale Hall", based on the struggle to get this mountain road upgraded to modern standards. It was originally a 'drove' road, taking cattle to the markets. Often as far as Stirling. Hence the name 'Pass of the Cattle'. Until the road was re-built the only way out of Applecross was by Ferry too and from Kyle of Lochalsh which was often impossible during bad weather.

At Applecross, you can spend a while visiting the area. Applecross house was used as the 'Big' house, in the film and there is a small chapel just beyond. The road continues beyond the village to Toscaig. Tiny fishing hamlets where you can imagine the difficulties before the road was built. There are nice views across the Inner Sound to Skye with the island of Raasay and Duncaan's recognised peak well defined.

Applecross Village

 
Left: Applecross Village Centre South view with Skye as a backdrop
Right: North views with the Torridon Mountains as a backdrop

 
The road from Applecross to the Kyle Ferry                               The Applecross Estuary during low tide

When visting this grand area in such fine weather it leaves memories of a magical nature.