THE BEST OF NORTH UIST AND BENBECULA
The Outer Hebrides are a place apart and of all the very different islands that make up that 130 mile … Continue reading THE BEST OF NORTH UIST AND BENBECULA
Category: Islands
A CLAMBER UP COLONSAY’S HIGHEST HILL (143m!)
This simple hike, short and straightforward begins at the field behind Kiloran beach where cars can park. We could have … Continue reading A CLAMBER UP COLONSAY’S HIGHEST HILL (143m!)
A HALF DAY ON ORONSAY
The Tide Table posted in the Estate Office gave low tide times for each day in September and also … Continue reading A HALF DAY ON ORONSAY
COLONSAY AND ORONSAY:TWO TINY HEBRIDEAN GEMS
Two nights on a tiny Hebridean island, a clamber up its highest hill and a tidal crossing to an ancient abbey…. Continue reading COLONSAY AND ORONSAY:TWO TINY HEBRIDEAN GEMS
ISLAY -WILD GOATS AND HEATHER:THE MULL OF OA
Day 2 on Islay dawned beautifully – a red sky not bringing rain but more warm, sunny weather. It was … Continue reading ISLAY -WILD GOATS AND HEATHER:THE MULL OF OA
ISLAY -MULL OF OA/BEINN MHOR HIKE
We sat in the car at the Mull of Oa Monument car park, the end of the road, the day … Continue reading ISLAY -MULL OF OA/BEINN MHOR HIKE
ISLAY – GOODBYE TO CARE
‘Westering home, and a song in the air, Light in the eye and it’s goodbye to care. Laughter o’ love, … Continue reading ISLAY – GOODBYE TO CARE
ARDNAVE and the SINGING SEALS
This walk is signposted and starts from the grassy parking area near Ardnave Farm where a large track winds easily … Continue reading ARDNAVE and the SINGING SEALS
WALKS ON NORTH UIST: Beinn Scolpaig Loop (4.5miles)
The Western Isles offer some of my favourite walking anywhere and walks on North Uist are the cherry on the … Continue reading WALKS ON NORTH UIST: Beinn Scolpaig Loop (4.5miles)
Sicily in a Week: Savoca and Taormina
Castelmola Village Our last full day before we flew home and still so much to see.Some fine views of Etna … Continue reading Sicily in a Week: Savoca and Taormina
