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A Guide to the Southern Inner Hebridean Isles of Argyll

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A new Southern Hebrides Website and Blog

February 21, 2015 by ron

When I started this website in 2009 the digital world looked somewhat different than today. The iPad had yet to be introduced and the use of smartphones was at the start of a success story. Now, only five years later, the way we look at websites and use mobile devices has changed dramatically. This means that this website needs to become more flexible and present itself in the … [Read more...] about A new Southern Hebrides Website and Blog

Visit to the Isle of Colonsay

June 1, 2011 by ron

I've visited Colonsay for the first time in early May this year with my family when I made a day trip from the Isle of Islay. We arrived around 11 am at Scalasaig with the Hebridean Isles ferry from Calmac. This ferry sails from Kennacraig to Oban via Port Askaig and Colonsay on Wednesday's only. For visitors of Islay a unique opportunity to visit a neighbouring islands and for … [Read more...] about Visit to the Isle of Colonsay

Isle of Coll

September 12, 2009 by ron

I'm happy to announce another new page on the Southern Hebrides website. This new page is about the most north-westerly island in the Southern Hebrides, the Isle of Coll. The islands neighbours to the east are Mull and Ardnamurchan Point, and Gunna and Tiree to the south-west are Coll's closest neighbours. Coll is a relatively flat island compared to Mull and some of the other … [Read more...] about Isle of Coll

Scottish Island Feeling

August 12, 2009 by ron

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

Welcome to the Southern Hebrides Website and Blog

August 10, 2009 by ron

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

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Welcome to the Southern Hebrides website. Here you can enjoy a virtual tour through one of the most beautiful areas in Scotland. You can also navigate the site using our Interactive map. If you're interested in sharing your experience on one of the islands please let us know. Thanks.


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Scottish Islands
A Guide to Every Scottish Island. This is the definitive reference to the Scottish islands, and one of the best Scottish books on any subject you'll ever see.
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