We have planned a last day in the Seaport Marina, in order to do some sightseeing in Inverness. A leisurely morning and a final bon voyage to Andioni, and we’re wandering into town…first stop is Leakeys bookshop. This is an amazing place, with secondhand books covering every single wall and vertical surface. There is a vast log burning stove in the very centre of all this dried old paper…not lit today.

We could have spent all day just browsing, and as it is we wander happily around and end up walking out with just a few old tomes.

Inverness is a lovely old city and today it is playing host to a very eclectic mix of classic motors…everything from a Bond Bug to a Mclaren, with old moggies, a couple of Vivas and not a few Capris in between. We’re treated to a parade at the end of the day, serenade by bagpipes and drums.

Just wandering, people watching,  and mooching is a very relaxing way to spend a day, with some lovely views over the river Ness…

We wind up in a ‘shed’ on the rooftop garden in the Black Isle Bar…a huge selection of craft beers, including Black Island Hibernator which is only sold in max one third pints…