The Black Isle 4.11.2025

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 A leisurely start to the day - then on to meet a hand dyer.

She dyes her yarns with plant and animal materials. 


Someone (not me) bought some of her yarn!


On to Inverness for lunch and a lil shopping.


And then to the most lovely hotel - or as I tell Sloane, a castle.


Walking around before dinner.





A mini pod for vacationers.





Delicious dinner 


And so to bed.

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