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Loch Creran, Argyll. As the summer draws to a close, the sunsets
from the boathouse at Creran Moorings become more and more spectacular.
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Loch Hourn, Knoydart. The " Loch of Hell" is never
short of an interesting skyline. |
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Loch Etive, Argyll. Towards the head of the loch free from
public roads - a perfect glaciated valley. |
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Scalpay Island, Inner Sound. The lovely weather of summer
'99 allowed overnight stops in "occasional" anchorages, |
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Loch Etive |
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Seascape. A typical view from Megan - this one taken somewhere
between the island of Eigg and Ardnamurchan Point. |
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Ben Lora, Benderloch, Argyll. Although only 1000 feet or so,
a climb to the summit gives spectacular 360 degree views. |
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Poll Domhain. A few miles south of Applecross. Bliss. |
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Fearnoch Forest, Argyll.A favourite walking area. A friendly
retired forester in the hamlet gave us his own map of the forest paths. |
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Storm over Sunart. Mostly a haven and providing some wonderfully
sheltered anchorages, Loch Sunart can provide spectacular weather and rough
waters. |
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Tokavaig, Skye. This is an extraordinary picture principally
'cos it was taken at 4.30 am by Judy on deck in her nightdress! |
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Paps of Jura. The Paps of Jura dominate the surrounding landscape.
People race up these hills for pleasure! Fortunately there are distilleries
close to hand. |
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Tokavaig, Skye. Turn the camera through 180 degrees, wait
17 hours and the sun sets over the Cuillin Hills. A very special anchorage. |
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Ulva. A substantial island to the west of Mull, Scotland,
showing basalt columns, similar to those found on the island of Staffa a
few miles to the west. |
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Cuillin Hills from Portree. Wherever you are towards the southern
end of Skye, the Cuillin Hills dominate. It is rare to see them in such
clarity. |
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Seil Bridge, Argyll.The famous "Bridge Over the Atlantic"
showing rare Fairy Foxgloves in bloom. It is dry under the bridge at low
water, we passed through at full-tide in our Cornish Shrimper. |
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Fladday Island. The cut between Fladday and Raasay makes a
sheltered anchorage. There are lovely walks on Raasay. We were fortunate
to see a golden eagle here in 2000. |
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Tobermory, Mull. When stores run out, Tobermory provides all
that is necessary including live performances from the excellent Mull Little
Theatre. |
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An autumnal feel to Loch Lubnaig. However, this was taken
in April 2001. |
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Looking across the Sound of Jura from Carsaig Bay. Just a
gentle stroll from the pub at Tayvallich! |
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An unusual view of Rum from the top of the Sgurr of Eigg.
Definitely worth the climb on a clear day like this one. |
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The island of Muck in the foreground with the north end of
Coll just visible in the summer haze. |
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Ardnamurchan Point - a strategic point in any cruise to the
islands and the north-west coast of Scotland. The distinctive sgurr of Eigg
in the background. |
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After a day of blustery wind and rain, the sky lifted enough
to give this dramatic view to the West from Shieldaig, Loch Torridon. |
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The anchorage at FhaingMor at the southern entrance to Loch
Torridon. Peaceful and well-sheltered from the south. |
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Looking down the Sound of Mull from Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan
- one of our favourite spots. |
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This Minke whale stayed with us for some time playing around
the boat. Eventually it turned upside down and cruised along with Megan.
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Tobermory from the excellent shelter of Aros Bay. We were
joined by the Junk, KungFuTze, currently being refurbished near Applecross. |
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The island of Inch Kenneth situated between Mull and Ulva. |
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A distant view of the anchorage at Isle Ornsay. Excellent
shelter, hotel and whisky shop (free tastings!). |
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In spite of its TV induced popularity, Plockton is still a
pleasant anchorage with good supplies and beer. |
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MV Scarbh, beatifully restored and maintained, at peace in
Loch Spelve, Mull. |
