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Things To Do: Hit the Beach when the sun shines
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    • It was with great pleasure and blessed relief to encounter the most mind blowing Scourie Bay. The sea was like a gentle millpond displaying glorious hues of blue toned colours blended by the orangey browns of the seaweed and the clasp of the grey rocks which encircle and shelter this most impressive bay. We just adored and treasured our time here, there was hardly a breeze but being near water especially the sea always brings a refreshing relief from soaring temperatures. The taste and smell of the salt air always fills me with joy even when I have a beach very near to my home, but it is not ringed by a very scenic hard shell which seems to me to cradle the bay and hold its beauty in its protective grip. If we were in a happy mood to walk along this lovely beach - the dogs were ecstatic - they to had smelled the sea air even before we parked the car and were more than eager to cause a fair few ripples in this most quiet of seas.

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    Address: Scourie
    Directions: A short walk or drive from the village
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    Things To Do: Remembrance in White
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    • The War Memorial erected by the Scourie Community is dedicated to the Soldiers from the local area who lost their lives in WWl. I did like the use of words on this memorial which read in part "in grateful remembrance of the unreturning Brave. Faithful unto Death" The statue of a Soldier from one of the many Highland Regiments, is cast in brilliantly white stone. It has so much detail to delight the eye, I especially liked the serene and solemn expression which seemed to cross the Soldier's face. White stone wouldn't stay white for long in many urban places, but here in Sutherland there is no pollution to spoil this nice tribute. Beside the memorial is a lovely picnic area where a gently sloping path leads down to the little river. The Holly trees were heavy with berries and wild raspberries ripe and ready to eat. I did try some and they were better than any you could buy from a shop or fruit farm. A heavenly taste and a place of peace and relaxation to while away some time on a beautiful summers day.

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    Address: Scourie
    Directions: On the main road near to the public car park
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    Things To Do: The little village of Scourie
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    • Scourie is a quiet crofting village in the centre of the Parish of Eddrachiles in the far north west of Sutherland. Its Gaelic name is Sgobhariadh which translates to its original name which has its origins in the word for shed or more properly sheiling, a stone built place of shelter for shepherds and farmers in summer. Scourie was once a stong hold of the Clan MacKay. We took a lovely walk along the road which leads off the main road to the old part of the village. The old croft houses which we encountered here all have stepped gables to their roofs, this used to be a sign of wealth - the more steps in the gable = more show of money. I could hardly comprehend the souring temperatures it was almost 27 degrees as we walked along the road with no pavements, no worries and no shade either. Many of the pretty cottages had their delightful gardens on the opposite side of the road accompanied by a small burn which trickled its way to the sea. If you love the unusual side of life and the quite atmosphere of these far flung places - like me you will love Scourie.
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    Address: Scourie Sutherland
    Directions: On the A894 between Ullapool and Durness with a lot of miles in between
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    Things To Do: Bad Call Bay
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    • If ever a place possessed a name more unfitting it would have to be named Bad Call Bay. We passed a sign a little way south of Scourie which read Loch Duart No Unauthorised Access but just after one glimpes how could we be denied this most scenic sight! Bad Call Bay is located in the most wonderful spot at Loch Duart which is home to the Sutherland Salmon Company. We were a bit taken aback by the no access sign but cautiously drove a little way down the track, I just had to check this place was for real The views from the track were truely breathtaking - the Loch glistened in vibrant blue while the little fishing boats bobbed just a little in the quiet and almost still waters. When we arrived back home I checked a website and discovered that the No Access sign applied to boats and fishermen. Bad Call Bay is pristine and precious and the Salmon Company aim to keep it that way. Ignore the sign if you arrive here by car or on foot, but do stop and drink in its magic.

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    Phone: 01674 660 162
    Address: Loch Duart
    Directions: A few miles south of Scourie off the coast road
    Website: www.lochduart.com
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    Yaqui Wed Jul 8, 2009 21:14 UTC
     Nice page, I especially like the Remembrance in White Statue and moment. Wonderful words to remember. Thanks for this lovely tour!    		JLBG Mon Jan 12, 2009 22:21 UTC
     Great beach! I can remember that I was once in Scourie but no detailed memories! Not sure it was one of those places in Scotland where we were bothered by excessive heat but may be, why not! That occured more than once, for sure! Tapadh Leat!
    MalenaN Sat Oct 4, 2008 06:35 UTC
     It looks lovely and sounds to be a great and relaxing place to visit with beautiful views, salty air and yummy raspberries!    		Bwana_Brown Fri Oct 3, 2008 17:14 UTC
     Lucky you to have so many picturesque little villages within easy reach - not to mention the beautiful coastlines!! So it got that hot in Scotland!?? I think you have just confirmed Global Warming!
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