Kintyre – sea and sunsets…
We left Benderloch by lunchtime and started on our journey towards Kintyre. We decided to take a couple of detours …
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Amazing Applecross & Bealach na Ba…
It was with reluctance that we tore ourselves away from Shieldaig but today was going to be quite an adventure. …
Shieldaig and the Celtman…
So it was goodbye to Jim and a drive south to our next campsite at Shieldaig, a picturesque spot on …
Last day at Clachtoll Beach…
The day has dawned disappointingly grey with odd splashes of rain on Bessie’s roof light. So, what to do on …
Painting the pink…
Another beautiful day and, as planned, we went back to Clashnessie today. It’s such a special place and I wanted …
In the pink – Clashnessie beach…
We are so lucky – the fine weather is reported to remain for the rest of our stay at Clachtoll …
Revisiting old haunts…
With Bessie safely ensconced in a good position at Clachtoll beach yesterday evening, it was time to take her out …
The end of an island idyll – for now…
Today we leave Lewis from the port of Stornoway for Ullapool on the mainland. Laxdale Holiday Park (if ever there …
Join the band on the Isle of Lewis…
This is the welcoming scene to the Uig area of Lewis. The tableau is accompanied by a sign and judging …
The Eagle has landed – at last…
We left Balranald campsite at about 11am and set off for the ferry port on the island of Berneray. Suddenly …
Our last full day on North Uist…
The day has started quite grey and cold so it’s lucky we have seen most of the island at its …
The pace of island life…
We thought we should do the RSPB walk this morning and the weather looked good when we started. We walked …
The incredible colours of nature…
The weather started a little dull this morning so we drove Bessie round to the bay just past the village …
Loch Euport – a magical experience…
A little bit dull weather-wise first thing today but we have a feeling it will brighten up with time. We …
South Uist – island of flowers…
One thing we have noticed this year, we may not have seen the quantity of migrating birds as last year’s …
Eriskay – island of beauty and so much more…
The Virgin Mary stands in her garden overlooking the Sound of Barra and this lovely island. This was the site …
Otterly fantastic…
More about the featured image later! This morning the plan was to head straight for the internet café in Lochboisdale, …
Goodbye to all that…
A sad day today when we leave the Isle of Barra after 19 days living on this beautiful and enchanting …
A farewell tour of the island…
This is our last full day on Barra and, as such, we thought we should revisit our favourite places including, …
A hazy day at Eoligarry…
As expected, today there are clouds hanging over the Sound of Fuday. After breakfast we took a walk down to …
