BOAT TRIPS, EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN, Islands, THE ARCTIC

THE HIGH ARCTIC: EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN (1)

Getting over the cruise thing….. As a lover of wild landscapes, the High Arctic, one of the most starkly spectacular … Continue reading THE HIGH ARCTIC: EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN (1)

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, THE HEBRIDES

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)

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, THE HEBRIDES

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)

BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, THE HEBRIDES

The Beautiful Island of Eigg (Sgurr of Eigg walk)

On a sunny summer day, there is nowhere better to be than on a Hebridean island. Eigg is one of … Continue reading The Beautiful Island of Eigg (Sgurr of Eigg walk)

BOAT TRIPS, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, SCENIC DRIVES, SKYE, THE ROAD TO SKYE

OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

How to get to Skye? See the best sights? Even travel the traditional way – by boat. If you really … Continue reading OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Islands, Isle of Mull, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES, WILDLIFE

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 […]

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BOAT TRIPS, NORWAY

A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS

Naeroyfjord is a World Heritage Site fjord and it truly deserves its status.It’s a narrow fjord, with towering mountains on … Continue reading A CRUISE UP THE WESTERN FJORDS

BOAT TRIPS, NORWAY, WILDLIFE

THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE

An amazing 2 hour RIB trip from Svolvaer introduced us up close and personal to 25 sea – eagles, a … Continue reading THE TROLLFJORD AND SEA EAGLES GALORE

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORWAY, Uncategorized

LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

Overall verdict: pleasant, easy hike to a beach with the little ferry trip across the Kirkefjord , the most stunning … Continue reading LOFOTEN – BUNES BEACH HIKE

BOAT TRIPS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, Isle of Mull, THE HEBRIDES, WILDLIFE

STAFFA AND THE TRESHNISH ISLES (AKA Puffin Therapy)

A Wild Camp on Mull and lunch at Ulva Boathouse The forecast was set fair for the weekend ahead, but … Continue reading STAFFA AND THE TRESHNISH ISLES (AKA Puffin Therapy)