Inverness is a compact city on the River Ness. We had an Airbnb apartment in the heart of the city which was warm and comfortable. It was cold outside but we were determined to find somewhere for Michele and Teresa to have a much needed wash and blow dry. We contacted a lovely salon called Head Gardeners and they were able to get us salon ready from 10am, before we were moving on to the next city of Aberdeen.

The weather was quite wet and miserable so being in the car was a warm refuge (although the many roundabouts interfered with Scott’s cruise control!). However Teresa didn’t feel any warmth as her fever sent chills through her bones.

Aberdeen is much larger than Inverness and has some amazing architecture and sights. There were many road closures in the city centre so it was a challenge to locate some undercover parking but we finally found the BonAccord car park as part of a large shopping complex.

It was time for a very late lunch or early dinner, it was dark and wet and felt more like 7pm than the actual 4pm. Bar Plus One looked inviting and warm meals were ordered and enjoyed by Michele and Scott.

We had not prebooked accommodation so we found a lovely hotel next to our dinner venue called Residences by Marriot. They were so accommodating, Teresa and Michele’s room was an enormous suite with a requested trundle bed and Scott was directly opposite in a very comfortable room. The rooms cost approximately £82 each and also included complimentary breakfast. The beds were like clouds and we could only praise the facilities and services provided.

We bunkered down for the night, Teresa having a much needed lie down. Tomorrow we drive to Dundee. Good nicht!