The road to Skye

Earlier this week I went to Skye for the day. I drove; never my favourite mode of transport, not least when the scenery is so distractingly good.

The road from Inverness to Skye is a dramaticone, taking you along the deathtrap that is the A82 along Loch Ness (right) and then across barren wilderness and into the most stunning mountains around Kintail as you approach the west coast.

It’s a challenging drive at times – the A82 is never pleasant due to its winding, twisting amble and the seemingly...