449: The bridge over the Kyle

Not to be confused with 'the bridge over the river Kwai, a famous 1957 war film starring Sir  Alec Guinness, a Kyle is a Scottish word meaning a narrow strait or channel. These pictures are of a footbridge over the Kyle of Sutherland where I went for a walk yesterday with my friend Alisdair. 

We had intended following this route to, and around, Carbisdale castle, but, since some donkey (me!) had forgotten to take the route map we deviated 'a little' from the route. Lovely paths through the woods nevertheless.

Here I am at the entrance to Carbisdale castle. An interesting story to this castle, which is also known as 'castle spite' because of where it is located - just on the border of Ross and Cromarty but looking out across Sutherland. You can read about the story here. It was used as a youth hostel for many years but is now in private ownership.

We stopped for lunch at the Pier restaurant in a town called Lairg. I chose a hot dog and the roll contained not only the ubiquitous sausage but also some haggis and was topped with jalapenos, cheese and mustard. And chips to boot. Must go back and have another one some day soon.

 To finish, here is a trailer from Bridge over the river kwai - just in case there's anybody left in the world who hasn't seen it!