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)
Category: WILDLIFE
SHETLAND IN 4 DAYS(Day 4: Eshaness Cliff Walk and an Amazing Boat Trip to Noss)
I packed up the tent in whiteout conditions – low mist swirling around me in the eery, silent world that … Continue reading SHETLAND IN 4 DAYS(Day 4: Eshaness Cliff Walk and an Amazing Boat Trip to Noss)
EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN (Final)
Blue Whales and more Bears We were woken super early by a Tannoy announcement that a blue whale was sleeping … Continue reading EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN (Final)
EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN(3)
On route to Spitzbergen: Pack Ice and Polar Bears Polar bear look out began in earnest now, as we sailed … Continue reading EAST GREENLAND AND SPITZBERGEN(3)
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 […]
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
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)
THE GOLDEN EAGLE OF DUNVEGAN HEAD
We did this walk up on to Skye’s highest clifftop, by what I’ve called ‘The Peat Bog Way’ , … Continue reading THE GOLDEN EAGLE OF DUNVEGAN HEAD
ICELAND IN 4 DAYS
DAY 4 : SNAEFELLSNES TO KEFLAVIK Last day! It was overcast day but dry, but the glacier had disappeared in … Continue reading ICELAND IN 4 DAYS
ICELAND IN 4 DAYS
DAY 3 TUESDAY: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE – SNAEFELLSNES ( 3.5 hours) 250km Aggi took us on a short tour of … Continue reading ICELAND IN 4 DAYS
THE BEST OF SCOTLAND 