Cottage Diary - Aspenwood self catering luxury Holiday Cottage overlooking Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.

Went for a brisk, crisp walk through Torr Woods which skirts Dores beach at the eastern end of Loch Ness. Crunched on the frosty ground and met many walkers with very friendly wet dogs. Saw this rather lonely mute swan at the marina which faces the small village of Loch End on the opposite shore. Walked all the way to Aldourie and then back along the lane to Dores Inn where the car was parked - about a distance of 5 miles.

Came home for some lovely hot soup and gradually thawed out.