Lochbuie is Angela's favourite place on Mull.
We have stayed here many times now. It's two years since our last visit, and everywhere just looks the same. Tranquil landscape, beautiful coastline, fallow deer, otters and sea eagles. And still just five pounds a night to stay near to the Old Post Office tearoom with toilet open twenty four hours. Even the English man whose still in the progress of building his house nearby recognised us, and stopped for a chat this evening.
This morning a herd of cows were led down the beach in front of John whilst he sat eating his breakfast!
This morning we walked out, stopping at Moy Castle, stronghold of Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie. Then onto Laggan sands where the highland cattle basked in the warm sunshine. The calves sleepy eyed eyed us suspiciously.
Up amongst the trees stands the former chapel converted to a mausoleum for the Maclaine family. Today popular with visitors. The views from it were amazing. Shimmering seas, striking mountains and in the distance the islands of Colonisay and Jura.
And for John a special day. Angela saw a deer antler on the ground, which now adorns the landrovers winch bar. Back at the tearoom Muddy Marge nestled under the trees. We nestled under the warm afternoon sky. We can't remember the last time we just sat like this. In a few days the weather is due to change. Well it would, this is Scotland. Wet weather clothing is always ready to hand. For now we'll make the most of these long warm sunny days and evenings mild enough to sit out.
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