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

Traigh Mheilein – a Walk to a Glorious Outer Hebrides Beach

A walk to a gorgeous Isle of Harris beach Continue reading Traigh Mheilein – a Walk to a Glorious Outer Hebrides Beach

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

A Winter Weekend on Mull

Getting there…eventually Maybe it was the photos a friend and neighbour was sending to me of her winter Hurtigruten cruise … Continue reading A Winter Weekend on Mull

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

A Winter Walk up The Storr on Skye

Start: Car park beside much photographed waterfall on the A855 , about half a mile south of The Old Man … Continue reading A Winter Walk up The Storr on Skye

AMAZING ASSYNT, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 7: Harris to Ullapool)

Our ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool was at 1pm, around a 90 min drive from Borve. Up early, got packed … Continue reading 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 7: Harris to Ullapool)

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, SCENIC DRIVES, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 6)

A sunny day dawned so this was the day for going up little Ceapabhal, the distinctive saddle backed hill that … Continue reading 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP OUTER HEBRIDES (Day 6)

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

THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAYS NOVEMBER TRIP(Days 4-5Harris)

As forecast, it was a bit cloudier next day so after a breakfast of muesli, prunes and yoghurt for me … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAYS NOVEMBER TRIP(Days 4-5Harris)

BEACHES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, North Uist, ROAD TRIPS, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

10 Days OUTER HEBRIDES in November (Days 3/4 Berneray and over to Harris)

Fab breakfast next morning…cereals, granola, muesli, prunes, various prepared fruits, yoghurts, honey…gallons of tea then scrambled egg and smoked salmon … Continue reading 10 Days OUTER HEBRIDES in November (Days 3/4 Berneray and over to Harris)

BEACHES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, North Uist, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP ( Days 2/3 Eriskay, Benbecula and The Uists)

No time to stop on Eriskay itself though I was tempted to do the short 20 min minor slog up … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP ( Days 2/3 Eriskay, Benbecula and The Uists)

BEACHES, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ROAD TRIPS, SCENIC DRIVES, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

THE OUTER HEBRIDES – 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP (Days 1/2 Oban and Barra)

For lovers of wild places and deserted beaches which visually (if not temperature-wise!) would not be out of place in … Continue reading THE OUTER HEBRIDES – 10 DAY NOVEMBER TRIP (Days 1/2 Oban and Barra)

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, North Uist, THE HEBRIDES, THE WESTERN ISLES

New Year on the Dark Island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

Walk Start : Isle of Benbecula Landfill Site (yes, really!) Just off the A865 and signposted Rueval Walk Distance: 2.4 … Continue reading New Year on the Dark Island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides