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

We have experienced a real variety of weather patterns today. During the night we were woken by gale force winds and rain lashing at the bedroom windows which continued off and on for most of the day. A few trawlers passed by, taking the 'easier' route along Loch Ness rather then face the even rougher Pentland Firth above mainland Scotland. The white water on the surface of Loch Ness was something else. Ray had to drive into Inverness and it was very difficult to actually open the car door safely on the driveway as the wind was soooooo strong. An old tree had blown down in the gales across the top road on the way to Inverness but luckily someone turned up with a chain saw [what every good citizen should carry in their boot !] and saved the day - everybody could now drive pass the tree and on their way. Sometimes the sun appeared briefly and we even had a dramatic snow flurry during the afternoon. Could not go out to take any photos as the wind was sooooo strong so played with Daisy instead with her new 'fish' toy filled with catnip - more fun than braving the elements.