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'.
