EXPLORING HARRIS/LEWIS (Part 3)
NORTH/NORTH WEST LEWIS Not all of this large island, the most populated of all the Hebrides, Inner and Outer, is … Continue reading EXPLORING HARRIS/LEWIS (Part 3)
Category: BEACHES
EXPLORING HARRIS AND LEWIS(Part 1)
The Outer Hebrides offer some of Scotland’s most beautiful, rugged and wild scenery with none of the crowds that frequent the mainland hotspots or Skye’s more popular photo stops. To me, Harris is the most immediately stunning of the Western Isles (another name for this archipelago) , with a raw northern beauty softened by creamy […]
A Walk on Beautiful Berneray
Distance: 2-3 miles Time: 1.5 – 2.5 hours. Ascent: less than 100m The Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) are … Continue reading A Walk on Beautiful Berneray
A Tour of the Outer Hebrides ( South Uist, Eriskay and Barra)
Based in Taigh Dobrain (Otter House) we had another 2 days to enjoy these southern Outer Isles before heading for … Continue reading A Tour of the Outer Hebrides ( South Uist, Eriskay and Barra)
A TOUR OF THE OUTER HEBRIDES (5 days on North Uist, South Uist and Barra)
I’ve split this up into our first 3 days on North Uist, then a separate link to 2 days on … Continue reading A TOUR OF THE OUTER HEBRIDES (5 days on North Uist, South Uist and Barra)
THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF EIGG (BEACHES)
Scotland is full of lovely, lonely beaches, many of dazzling white shell sand with turquoise waters , more akin to … Continue reading THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF EIGG (BEACHES)
IRELAND’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY(Connemara)
DAY 2: CONNEMARA Bell Harbour – Roundstone – Gurteen Bay – Clifden – the Sky Road – Renvyle – Killary … Continue reading IRELAND’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY(Connemara)
MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
How to travel to Skye? See the best views? This is one option…… Glasgow via Glencoe – Fort William – … Continue reading MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
THE ISLE OF MULL : a Skye alternative
Which ferry to take? The most scenic ferry crossing is Oban to Craignure.It’s a glorious 50 minute sail.Oban is less than 2.5hours drive from Glasgow taking you past Loch Lomond, through lovely Glen Croe, Inveraray (and its fairytale castle, a nice little town in itself), then over the hill road to Loch Awe.Unless it’s winter, book the ferry as soon […]
NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4
Lochinver to Torridon Firstly , some thoughts on Torridon which is now looming at the end of Day 4. To … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4
