We had an interesting morning at this amazing feature on the coast south of Wick.
Over 330 steps zig zag down the cliff. I didn't fancy the idea when Mr B suggested it, but reading a little of the history put some fears to rest. And it was a very memorable day.
In 1700s many fishing boats would tie up at sea level with their haul, and the wives and other women would clean and salt the fish before carrying it up the steps and then walk to Wick to sell it to fishmongers.
They must have been very fit!!
Three good things
1. The hint of rain didn't come to anything and just enough space at the small car park.
2. Lovely visit to my auntie. I've so rarely been up at the north coast and it was lovely to meet again and listen to stories about my mum and family in 'the old days'.
3. A drive down a quieter road than NC500 route. Some stretches had not been resurfaced recently! But drivers very courteous at passing places!!
