Got back last night from a two great days in Caithness - what a wonderful place!
We visited all the villages my ancestors lived in - Forss, Brims, didn't quite find Hamer & Clardon (Post Office) but took piccies from the main road, then Freswick, Skirza and Sarclet. Such amazing scenery driving along the A836 (is that right?), wondering which old croft-type ruin might have been 'home' to them!
Also visted Laidhay Croft...fascinating.
Stayed two nights in the Mackay Hotel in Wick. Great service, friendly people and very good food (we ate sooo much
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The staff at the Wick heritage Centre were very helpful, and it was a joy to be taken round by a lady so enthused by her great local knowledge - forgot to ask her name before she disappeared, but if she's an orger, THANKYOU AGAIN!!
Didn't have any luck with identifying my old photos but, hey ho!
When we arrived in Wick it was sad to see some lovely old buildings falling into ruin, for example the ones just past The Mackay Hotel opposite the old JOG Printing Office. But on the other hand it was very encouraging to see the regeneration successes such as Telford St, Saltoun St and the Silver Darlings. Hope it continues!
Didn't know about Thomas Telford's projects in Caithness before so that was really interesting. There seems to be a very positive spirit in Wick among many people rightly proud of their heritage!
Took lots of photos, and have transferred them to the comp but am too dull of wit to get them on the photography forum
haha! Any help?
Karia - I have a special one for you of Strathy Point, will get it to you asap!!
Also went to Orkney, but that's for another day!
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