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)

FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, Islands, ORKNEY AND CAITHNESS

Stromness, Orkney

I arrived in Stromness on a grey, wet and cold May morning and was still captivated by it. I’m sure … Continue reading Stromness, Orkney

BEACHES, BEST DRIVING ROUTES TO SKYE, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES, THE ROAD TO SKYE

MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

How to travel to Skye? See the best views? This is my 2nd favourite route. It starts from Glasgow via … Continue reading MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, SKYE

A Walk to Camasunary Bay, Skye

Distance: 9.2km or 5.5 miles return – less to top of the pass. Time: About 1.5 – 2.5 hours return … Continue reading A Walk to Camasunary Bay, Skye

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE

The Quiraing to Beinn Edra (6 miles/10km return and 600m ascent) The Trotternish Ridge and the Black Cuillin mountain range … Continue reading A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE

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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Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES

Walks on the Isle of Harris – Beinn Dubh

Beinn Dubh (506m) : The Dark Mountain (3 – 4 hours round trip) This lovely hill in the Outer Hebrides … Continue reading Walks on the Isle of Harris – Beinn Dubh

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, Scotland, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

THE QUIRAING, ISLE OF SKYE

A landscape out of Lord of the Rings, which has drawn Hollywood directors, car marketing men and of course, … Continue reading THE QUIRAING, ISLE OF SKYE

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, Scotland, SKYE

THE OLD MAN OF STORR, SKYE

An other worldly landscape and a wonderful walk which shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading THE OLD MAN OF STORR, SKYE