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Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

This is a stunning easy walk of around 5km total , to a tiny tidal island in Loch Bracadale. It … Continue reading Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE
BOAT TRIPS, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, SCENIC DRIVES, SKYE, THE ROAD TO SKYE

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

Stromness, Orkney
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

MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
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MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

A route which includes fine castles and some nice small villages/towns and a shopping fix.Despite not really being much of … Continue reading MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

APPLECROSS
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APPLECROSS

For more favourite villages please see: SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES Situated within the magnificent Wester Ross area , the village’s Gaelic name … Continue reading APPLECROSS

SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES
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SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

With a short trip to Spain coming up, to enjoy some World Heritage cities and beautiful medieval villages, it made … Continue reading SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
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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

Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)
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Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)

I love Edinburgh.From the handsome and wealthy New Town (18th century) to the medieval buildings and dark wynds of the … Continue reading Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)

A Walk to Camasunary Bay, 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

A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE
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

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