The Journey North. Day 17.  Tuesday 8th May 2018

From: Grunaird Bay      To: Talladale- Opposite Victoria Falls   GR: NG888721   Mileage: 30

Yesterday we mentioned Gruinard Island. In 1942 this mile long by half mile wide island was the subject of anthrax testing on sheep and the land. It was thought that we might well use Bio warfare against German or Japanese cities.  It was not until April 1990 that it was declared safe. 

Gruinard Island

 In 1987 £0.5 million was spent on decontaminating the island with 280 tonnes of formaldehyde and to remove topsoil.

NATO Re-fuel depot on Loch Ewe. A sea Loch.

Talking about refuelling...!

Loch Ewe 6^th century chapel. inWW2 Loch Ewe was the rv point for Russian convoys Scapa Flow was to dangerous open to axis air attacks. The first 19 departed in 6^th feb 1942 and the last 30^th dec 1944 of 489 merchant ships sailed from here only 16 were sunk along with 5 escort vessels.

The NATO Refuelling base is still operational near Aultbea.

Spent from 1500hrs at the forest site overlooking Loch Maree. Wild camping and some nice walks around the LOch. Fantastic views. Got chatting with a nice young Dutch family. Nice evening.

Where is everyone?