So you've decided to visit one or more of the islands in the Southern Hebrides and now you're looking for a way to get there. A few islands such as Islay, Tiree and Colonsay have an airport and most of the others are served by ferries from Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac as they are called in Scotland. Calmac is the main operator of ferry services in the west of Scotland and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Southern Hebridean Islands
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Lying Gently on my Mind
The lovely story below was written by Robert Holden and appeared in the Ileach of 16 July. Robert: I have worn several ‘business’ hats in my Islay life. Nothing like as many as my friend Seumas (I always called him Mr) MacSporran who sported fourteen while living on Gigha - and all at the same time! - but my last regular contact with Islay was as skipper of a yacht doing … [Read more...] about Lying Gently on my Mind
Cruising the Inner Hebridean Islands on the Hebridean Princess
The Scotsman published an article by Gareth Moore titled Inner Hebrides Cruise. In fact it's more a travel report about a cruise in November, a time when the first winter storms hit the west of Scotland which, as the author confirms, results in alterations in the schedule. Gareth choose not just a cruise ship but embarked on the Hebridean Princess, a familiar sight in the Inner … [Read more...] about Cruising the Inner Hebridean Islands on the Hebridean Princess