The remarkable Hermit's Castle, on the shore at Achmelvich near Lochinver in Sutherland. This concrete folly was built in 1950 and, so the story goes, used for just one weekend before being abandoned. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/hermitscastle/index.html

#Scotland #Achmelvich #Sutherland #Assynt

The beautiful beach at Achmelvich, just three miles north-west of Lochinver in Sutherland and one of Scotland's very best beaches: or more accurately a small collection of beaches nestled amongst the rocky bays and headlands here. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/achmelvich/index.html

#Scotland #Achmelvich #Sutherland #Beach #UndiscoveredScotland

The remarkable Hermit's Castle, on the shore at Achmelvich near Lochinver in Sutherland. This concrete folly was built in 1950 and, so the story goes, used for just one weekend before being abandoned. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/hermitscastle/index.html

#Scotland #HermitsCastle #Caslte #Achmelvich #Sutherland #Assynt #Lochinver #UndiscoveredScotland

It's well worth going to Achmelvich, north of Lochinver in Sutherland, for the magnificent setting and the beaches. Tracking down the eccentric and elusive Hermit's Castle on its rocky headland adds even further to the enjoyment. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/hermitscastle/index.html

#Scotland #Sutherland #Achmelvich #HermitsCastle #Folly #UndiscoveredScotland

Serious question from The Folly Flâneuse: "If by chance you do know anything about an architect called David Scott, who practised in Norwich, loved Scotland, and worked at Dounreay power station and in Norway and Greenland, do please get in touch."
https://thefollyflaneuse.com/the-hermits-castle-achmelvich-sutherland/

@histodons #architecture #Norwich #Norway #Greenland #Achmelvich #20thCentury

I’m posting a photo of me in my #happyplace today, because it’s #worldmentalhealthday
Cold water swimming is both meditative and fun so ticks a lot of boxes for my mental well being.

What’s your happy place or activity?

#scotland #beach #sea #ColdWaterSwimming #openwaterswimming #achmelvich #photooftheday

The beautiful beach at Achmelvich, just three miles north-west of Lochinver in Sutherland and one of Scotland's very best beaches: or more accurately a small collection of beaches nestled amongst the rocky bays and headlands here. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/achmelvich/index.html

#Scotland #Achmelvich #Sutherland #Beach #UndiscoveredScotland

The remarkable Hermit's Castle, on the shore at Achmelvich near Lochinver in Sutherland. This concrete folly was built in 1950 and, so the story goes, used for just one weekend before being abandoned. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/hermitscastle/index.html

#Scotland #HermitsCastle #Caslte #Achmelvich #Sutherland #Assynt #Lochinver #UndiscoveredScotland