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
Category: BOAT TRIPS
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 […]
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
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
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
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)
ST KILDA DAY TRIP
Previous Day WALKS ON NORTH UIST(Berneray beach) Visiting St Kilda is one of the most remarkable and dramatic day trips you … Continue reading ST KILDA DAY TRIP
THE BEST OF MULL
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 […]
Cape Wrath and Kylesku
Caught the Shipping Forecast at 5.54am and it promised strengthening winds, heavy showers and more persistent … Continue reading Cape Wrath and Kylesku
Day 3: Orkney Mainland and Hoy
Gill’s Bay to Orkney Mainland and Hoy Blue sky and sunshine but a biting wind looked the order of the … Continue reading Day 3: Orkney Mainland and Hoy
THE BEST OF SCOTLAND 