Whilst staying in Oban, this may be an idea for a day out. Head towards Ft William. Driving from Creagan, take the first roundabout to your left and along the old part of the A828 (Creagan Loop) keeping the water on your right. Before you go over the bridge at the head of Loch [...]
We’ve gone Smoochin’ in Scotland
Smoo Cave has to be included in any stay in north west Scotland. Set into limestone cliffs, Smoo Cave is large - 200 feet long, 130 feet wide, and 50 feet high at the entrance. There are steps leading down to the cave that can be accessed all year. Smoo has a deep sink [...]
Back o’ nine
“Back o’nine,” we’re told. “Be ready. I wouldn’t be late.” I believed him. Our tour guide, Paul, hadn’t been late yet and I didn’t expect he would start now. “Back o’ nine,” a Scot’s way of saying quarter after nine, was the starting time each morning since we’d arrived in Scotland to tour the Highlands. [...]
Why would you book a tour with us?
Why would you book a tour with us? Here are a few of the comments and feedback we receive … Appreciate you going above and beyond! Paul and Liz are the very best at what they do! They planned an amazing trip for us way back in 2007. We sent two winners to from [...]
Colonsay A west coast island of Scotland
Colonsay one of the west coast islands of Scotland Colonsay, is approx 10 miles long and 2 miles wide with 135 locals, little more than 2 hours from Oban by ferry. Local activities include agriculture, oyster farming, arts, crafts, honey production, a brewery and lobster fishing. The island lies off the west coast of Scotland. [...]
James Bond
Will the real James Bond please stand up? Sir Fitzroy Hew Royle Maclean, 1st Baronet, KT, CBE (1911 – 1996) was a Scottish soldier, writer and politician and was one of only two men who during the Second World War enlisted in the British Army as a Private and rose to the rank of Brigadier, [...]
The Isle of Eigg
Eigg; the jewel in the Hebridean crown Known as the jewel in the Hebridean crown, for its' beauty and natural heritage, geology and archaeology. Picts and Vikings left their mark, the island’s rich history is steeped in clan warfare and the crofting way of life. Explore beaches, walk or climb and see Eigg and its'island [...]
The Isle of Rum, Scotland’s west coast
Continuing our look at the wee western isles of Scotland The Isle of Rum in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, amazing wildlife, an eccentric castle, walks to suit all levels, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery. Rum is a short ferry from either Arisaig or Mallaig - visit for a few hours, soak up the atmosphere and still [...]
Scotland’s wee isles – TIREE
A first in a series of our wee isles. One wee island in the Inner Hebrides, Tiree is twenty-two miles west of the nearest point on the Scottish mainland, Ardnamurchan. The same latitude as southern Alaska and same longitude as the border between Spain/Portugal, just over ten miles long, five miles wide and half a [...]
The Ross Fountain Restoration
The Ross Fountain restoration – Edinburgh. Something I have passed on numerous occasions and not really paid much attention to it. However, each time I pas now, I stop and gawp! The £1.9m renovation of the West Princes Street Garden fountain. The renovation was commissioned by the Ross Development Trust, supported by Edinburgh World Heritage. [...]