A delightful first day in the Scottish Highlands. Lovely warm sunny weather.

We spent a fascinating morning at the Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre, learning about the Jacobite uprising in 1745 and the battle of Culloden.

In the afternoon, we travelled to Inverness and enjoyed a 90-minute walking tour learning more about the city, its history, and notable buildings.

We are staying overnight at the North Kessock Hotel, which is set in a lovely, peaceful location overlooking the Beauly Firth. Very nice hotel, which we are happy to recommend. The Beauly Firth is an outlet for the River Beauly and the River Ness.

One challenge is the very modern and high specification hire car, which has far too many annoying gizmos, some of which I am struggling to get to grips with and understand. It also occasionally has a mind of its own. It was quite disconcerting when I got a little bit of my lane on a dual carriageway and the car automatically moved me back over!!