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NC500 GT. - 55 – Giles Bay

Welcome to Giles Bay on the Pentland Firth. We see here the Pentland Ferries craft that takes cars and passengers to St Margaret's Hope on the Orkney Island of Ronaldsay.

Gills Bay, which is situated about 3 mi west of John o' Groats with the community of Gills close by, has one of the longest stretches of low-lying rock coast on the northern shores of Caithness. Its main features are a small harbour and the pier used as the mainland terminal for Pentland.

The NC 500: The Scottish 'North Coast 500' is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips. A route of just over 500 miles (516) of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages and hidden gems.
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6 comments

Colin Ashcroft said:

Good to see the ferry. Not one I am familiar with. I will have to investigate:-)

An hour to get to Orkney must be a great temptation for some. I wonder if there are people who never get back on the NC500
22 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Colin Ashcroft:

Good to show something new for you Colin. I somehow don't imagine the majority of ferry users to be tourist.

Cheers. Herb
22 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

An excellent capture and a superb overall view Herb, one of these Orkney ferries has been on hie to Calmac for many months,

Excellent addition to the "North Coast 500 Group"
22 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Roger (Grisly):

Aye, I know Calmac have been trying to dig up temp replacement ferries from all over the place. One day they might even get those very much delayed MV Glenn Sannox and MV Glenn Rosa on line. Supposed to be in September (24) but we will not hold our breaths.

Cheers. Herb
22 months ago

TOZ said:

A great view of the bay Herb and it look's like good weather.
Have a good week.
Gordon
22 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Yes not bad weather on that holiday for almost the whole three weeks. Glad you liked this one.

Cheers. Herb
22 months ago