Chickens are funny, right? So when I saw a sign on the waterfront at Ullapool, advertising Elphin Chicken Day, I was immediately intrigued. So what is it? Well, according to the Facebook page, it’s a day of community fun. That means cakes, games, chickens. Who wouldn’t want to go?

Sadly in 2018 when this photo was taken, work commitments kept me away. But one day, surely, I’ll be in the area at the right time? Until then, this photo makes me smile every time I see it.

If you want to go to Elphin Chicken Day – or just want to visit the village – you’ll find it about 15 miles north of Ullapool, part of Scotland’s unmissable NC500 road trip. Be sure to slow down, spend some money in the local businesses, and enjoy the scenery. The date for 2026 hasn’t been announced yet, so maybe keep an eye on their Facebook page.