My exciting sea voyage earlier in the week has inspired a maritime-themed Nature Friday post today.
On Tuesday, before the boat trip, I went with Gail and her friend Helen to the delightful Highland village of Plockton. Did you know that Plockton is one of the few places on the west coast of Scotland with a harbour facing east?
What a tranquil spot. Plockton is sheltered from the westerly winds and - also in part thanks to the Gulf Stream - palm trees flourish here along the waters edge.
A short walk from Plockton takes you down to a secluded 'coral' beach*.
While I tried to run away to sea, Gail was taking pictures of the pretty little shells and coral fragments.
Oh and I caught a rather fine crab, but a certain spoilsport was less than impressed and would not let me bring it home for dinner....
Happy Nature Friday friends. Do you have a yearning for the salt air?
*Strictly speaking, the fragments on the beach are not coral, but calcified algae, also known as 'maerl'.
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, that was a most interesting and informative post today, not to mention beautiful! Hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx
What a beautiful spot, Nobby. Shame about the crab.
ReplyDeleteNobby, why would you try to run away to sea? You have such a good time with Gail, well apart from the Thursday bicycle rides, but you have to allow her some time off!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful photos and I wish we could fine somewhere so quiet and peaceful.
Love,
Amber xx
P.S. from Carol - Amber is the sweetest , gentlest girl, but past life at a puppy breeding farm have left her terrified of men. After an unfortunate experience on our Tuesday morning walk when she was spooked when she saw two men working on the opposite side of the road, she pulled me over. I'm left with a battered face, and a really impressive black eye! She yanked her lead and ran off at top speed. It was a walk we've done most days and she's never worried before - just given everything a wide berth.
wow what a place... we have a similar one it's called tahiti beach... we bet that was one place once before the continent broke apart and the dinos landed in da water... can it be?
ReplyDeletewow on palm trees in Scotland, we certainly are surprised. its beautiful, and a perfect spot to watch a sunrise. I am assuming the sun rises in the east there, like it does here but who knows. I know nothing about Scotland except what you and Yam tell us. I do know my great great Grandfather was from there. Urguhart is the surname.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful town and beach and who knew there were palm trees in Scotland! What a bummer you couldn't bring the crab home, Nobby. It sure looks tasty to me!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look like anything we would expect, it is more like a tropical place. This is super interesting and pretty too.
ReplyDeleteOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY Dogs Nobby palm trees in Scotland...what a beautiful beach and I expect the temperatures was pleasant too. Did you and the other pup in the water have a meet and greet?
ReplyDeleteFY crabs are aquatic felines...they have claws and can be quite disagreeable
Hugs cecilia
What a beautiful place to visit, Nobby. It's too bad Gail wouldn't let you take that crab home to have for dinner.
ReplyDeleteOh Nobby ~ love the photos of you 'by the sea' ~ glad y'all had a good time ~ shells, crabs and all ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWe are also in awe of the palm trees, who would have thught you would have your very own tropical paradise!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy and Sunny
Scotland is so fascinating. It must be a cool place to live and go on adventures
ReplyDeleteHi friend, Ojo here! I love the beach! Fresh crabs are the yummiest!! You got to go in the water! Happy Friday, bye for now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day you had---and palm trees in Scotland? Amazing! Beautiful photos as always!
ReplyDeleteWe've never been to a place like that! It's so beautiful! I could spend days just looking through the coral sand.
ReplyDeleteLady has a picture of Skye in her office. It was her great-grandfathers. We can smell the sea air (which is nice because we have smog air here today). Lee and Phod
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