Once again I found myself driving the 450 miles from home to the Moray Firth. Despite the journey taking over 8 hours it doesn't seem too onerous because the Mazda CX5 does most of the work. Turn on adaptive speed control, set it to 77 mph and drive.

I love the Highlands - friendly folk, beautifully striking scenery and clean air. The week with Tony and Jude just flew past with loads of laughs, great discussions and excellent food. What's not to like...

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