Flee from crowds at these scenic seaside spots, says Sarah Marshall. There are many hidden spots to discover along our coastlines; places where it’s possible to sunbathe solo or take a dip soundtracked only by crashing waves. Below are a few secret shorelines still under the radar, where solitude is (almost) guaranteed. Dornoch, Scottish Highlands Undeniably beautiful, Scotland nevertheless divides opinion when it comes to the weather. But, benefitting from its own microclimate, Dornoch is much warmer and evenings are lighter than elsewhere in the country. Madonna and Guy Ritchie got married here years ago, but despite several claims to fame, the sleepy site is still relatively unknown.
There are many hidden spots to discover along our coastlines; places where it’s possible to sunbathe solo or take a dip soundtracked only by crashing waves. Below are a few secret shorelines still under the radar, where solitude is (almost) guaranteed.
Dornoch, Scottish Highlands Undeniably beautiful, Scotland nevertheless divides opinion when it comes to the weather. But, benefitting from its own microclimate, Dornoch is much warmer and evenings are lighter than elsewhere in the country. Madonna and Guy Ritchie got married here years ago, but despite several claims to fame, the sleepy site is still relatively unknown. Close to the beach, Links House is a five-star, 15-room hotel, divided into three cottages, a 45-minute drive from Inverness. Built in 1843, it enjoys superb views of the Dornoch Firth, and sits on the famous 516-mile NC500 driving route (a favourite of Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond who stayed whilst filming Top Gear). Four of the leading single mal
Obituary: Catherine (Irene) Helen Bell By Contributor Published: 10:30, 13 March 2021
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Irene Bell
Catherine Helen Grant was born on July 21, 1929 in her granny Grantâs flat at Gallowgate, Aberdeen.
Her parents were James and Katie and their family home was in Invergordon.
James was a butcher and Katie was mum to the coupleâs two children, Irene and Williamina Mary, known as Wilma. Wilma was five years older than Irene but the two were close and Irene was devastated by the death of her sister when she was only 34 from complications from diabetes.