Now that we´ve bagged our fist Munro we´re feeling pretty full of ourselves. There are plenty of walks around here, many including ancient ruins and historic sights as well as woodlands and great views. Some of these walks have curious histories. In times of economic depression or famine sometimes ornamental building projects were conceived, not taking work from already employed workers but providing additional employment for others, meaning they could put food on the table for their families. Today we can still see the remains of these follies, the fruits of their labour. One of these is the Fyrish Path, near Evanton, a track which passes through forests with moss-covered ground, wee toadstools and big black ridged slugs. As we ascend the hill, gradually the trees are replaced by heather, tinting the landscape purple with flowers.
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