Sea-Dogs, Scones and Smugglers, with Scotland the Brave

This was the sort of inlet or cove favoured by smugglers in the 1700’s. They smuggled brandy, silks, brandy, tea, brandy and more brandy. Scotty kept a close eye on the little boats. Could smugglers be lurking in them? Could a stash of brandy be hidden there awaiting discovery by an inquisitive small bear?