Dumfries and Galloway holiday 7
Day three and I set out on a jaunt along the coast west from Kirkcudbright. It's quite attractive, with many inlets and coves like this gorgeous little bay near Borgue. Honestly, if you'd just set me down there, I could have believed I was in Greece or Croatia. Hot sun beating down, blue sky, turquoise sea and white sand... and yet, apart from one elderly local walking his dog, there was no-one there at all! Sadly the sea-pinks (thrift) were past their best, dried up in the heat, otherwise the scene would have been enlivened by their pops of mauve-pink.
Further on, I stopped for a coffee at this lovely little café, Oakhill Café and Deli, in the shadow of Carsluith Castle, a 15th century tower house (and yet another property in the care of Historic Scotland that was closed to access inside because of masonry concerns. Something of a common theme!). The café, run by two 'foodies': Eshan and Suzy, was bright and welcoming, with tables outside to enjoy the summery sunshine. I found that good coffee shops seemed few and far between in this part of Scotland so it was nice to discover this forward-looking place.
Not many places where you can have the coast to yourself, especially on such a glorious day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beach scene. And another closed castle...but wait, you can sit right under it's walls on the outside! What if they should fall? I know, unlikely after centuries!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have that beach to yourself.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place to explore in peace and quiet.
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