Southern Hebrides of Scotland

A Guide to the Southern Inner Hebridean Isles of Argyll

Southern Hebrides Blog

Touring the North of Mull

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It was the last week of February 2009 and we stayed with friends in Lochaline on the Morvern Peninsula. A remote and lonely area with only a few villages, lots of mountains and great scenery, although we missed most of that when we arrived the day before when we took the Corran Ferry to cross Loch Linnhe. The weather was horrible, pooring rain and almost zero visibility. … [Read more...] about Touring the North of Mull

Scottish Island Feeling

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Islands have always been special to many people for hundreds of reasons. In prehistoric and medieval times people built artificial islands in Lochs, Crannógs, to separate them from others and to give themselves some sort of protection against their enemies. Nowadays people live on an island either by choice or birth. Besides places to live and work Islands are also a popular … [Read more...] about Scottish Island Feeling

Cycling the Southern Hebridean Islands

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When I think of travelling the islands in the Southern Hebrides my first thoughts go out to ships, yachts, boats, walking, cars you name it. I assume yours will too? That's why it's all the more interesting that I found a website today called my bicycling adventure which has a section about cycling in the Souther Hebrides and no it's not on a water bike. The website and people … [Read more...] about Cycling the Southern Hebridean Islands

Welcome to the Southern Hebrides Website and Blog

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I have played with the idea of making a website for the Southern Hebrides, the islands of Argyll, for quite some time now. Ever since I visited the isle of Islay for the first time I fell in love with this unique part of Scotland. The area is steeped in history and has some of the most stunning scenery I can imagine. It's here on these islands where you get the real sense of … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Southern Hebrides Website and Blog