Thursday 20th May 2021 I ventured along Strathconon into the remote Highlands as far as (in theory) is possible by road. Two hydro-electric power stations on the river. There were numerous strange signs and warnings. Talk about warning of the obvious! This strange-looking object in the river was rotating like a cement mixer. I have no idea what it is. A generator perhaps? Edit several days later. It is apparently a trap (thanks George for finding out) to count Smolt, young Salmon on their way down river. Well, you live and learn. As I got deeper into the heart of the NW Highlands, the scenery became wilder. But just after some road works - laying fibre optic cables would you believe - this end of speed limit. I pressed on but the road became worse and worse. I wasn't that brave - or foolish - so turned round. Quite a problem on the very narrow road. Thee were several of these footbridges. They remained untested. I made a minor diversion on ...
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