Peninsular of Kintyre Took another ferry much smaller this time from Lochranza to the Peninsular of Kintyre. Drove down the peninsular towards the Mull of Kintyre (the closest place to Northern Ireland) on a very skinny road with passing bays. Having to stop for passing made my driver slow right down making a very leisurely and scenic drive – unusual. Like going back in time, a place forgotten. Many beautiful old houses and farm buildings some of them derelict, looking forlornly out to sea. Maybe it’s too remote for anyone but sheep. Came to the end of the road at Skipness the post office a small cubicle in a equally small shop had in use scales looked like from the 50’s. Further along we drove up a drive instructing us as being the grounds of Torrisdale
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