Kelpies, Falkirk
12 June 2021
A stop for a stretch and refreshment, about halfway there.
Jan and Andy's Trip to Mull 2021
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Kelpies,Falkirk
12 June 2021
A stop for a stretch and refreshment, about halfway there.
Oban
12 June 2021
Overlooking the ferry terminal, tomorrow mornings departure point.
Oban
12 June 2021
Obans busy waterfront.
Oban
12 June 2021
Our overnight accommodation near to the ferry terminal.
Oban
13 June 2021
Where's the ferry?
Oban
13 June 2021
Waiting patiently trying to stay dry.
Oban
13 June 2021
Jen keeps her hair dry waiting for the ferry.
Oban
13 June 2021
About to board the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Another ferry comes in to dock.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
A view of Oban from the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
A view south of Oban from the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Another ferry prepares to dock.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
A view north of Oban from the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Another view of Oban from the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
A view of Obans waterfront and hillside from the ferry.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Passing the tip of the Isle of Kerrera.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Traditional crofters cottage(!) on tip of Kerrera.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Navigation light on approach to Oban.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Dunollie Castle, Oban.
Onboard Ferry
13 June 2021
Duart Castle, Mull undergoing renovations.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
Looking south over Loch Buie.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
Looking south over Loch Buie.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
Local information board.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
The Old Post Office, a new building replacing the old wooden post office, now a cafe serving tasty fare.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
The Old Post Office, a new building replacing the old wooden post office, now a cafe serving tasty fare.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
The Old Post Office, approaching along the road from Moy Castle.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
A view to the west.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
A view west to the end of the loch.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
Moy Castle and Lochbuie House.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
A view west past rhodedendron bushes.
Lochbuie
13 June 2021
Rhodedendron bushes in full bloom.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Pier Cottage, Carsaig
13 June 2021
Our accommodation for the week.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Tobermory
14 June 2021
A day out to Tobermory.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
The nearby Carsaig Pier.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
Jen strikes a pose.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
One of the old boathouses.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
Another old boathouse.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
The track leading to the pier.
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
A screenshot of Carsaig Pier from the movie "I Know Where I'm Going".
Carsaig Pier
15 June 2021
Jen's best attempt at recreating the scene.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
A distant view of Pier Cottage from a rock outcrop in the west side of Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Another distant view of Pier Cottage from a rock outcrop in the west side of Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
The westernmost reaches of Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
View from the tip of a rocky outcrop.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
As agile as a limping mountain elephant.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Perched on the end of the rocky outcrop taking photographs.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
A distant view of Carsaig House.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Another distant view of Carsaig House and the glen.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Yet another distant view of Carsaig House and the glen.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Who's that crouching at the end of the outcrop?
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Dramatic and verdant waterfalls.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Some local wildlife.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Someone's fishing today.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Off for a short wade.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
The oyster catchers meet up for a chat.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
A buzzard patrols overhead.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
More buzzard.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
No it's not an eagle.
Carsaig Bay West
15 June 2021
Yet more buzzard.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
The large cliffs dominate, with their waterfalls.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Basalt columns, evidence of volcanic activity.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
More basalt columns.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
The entire cliff consists of basalt columns.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
More dramatic cliffs.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Someone taking a photo.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Looking east towards Loch Buie.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Sheep peacefully graze amongst the rocky outcrops.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Lamb shelters in the bracken.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Sheep graze the shoreline.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Lamb at rest.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Looking towards Loch Buie.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Rubha Dubh.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Jen is found after being shipwrecked for 42 seconds.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Jen puts her hands up and comes quietly after the great Curly Wurly heist.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Looking back west towards Rubha Dubh.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Looking east towards Ribha Dubh.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Admiring the views.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Admiring the views.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
Some painted stones in a stream.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
The reason our walk was curtailed.
Carsaig Bay East
15 June 2021
It was persisting down.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey fromn the ferry.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona nunnery.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona burial ground, the resting place of kings and queens.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey.
Iona
16 June 2021
Iona Abbey.
Iona
16 June 2021
Bay at the Back of the Ocean looking north.
Iona
16 June 2021
Bay at the Back of the Ocean looking north.
Iona
16 June 2021
Bay at the Back of the Ocean looking south.
Iona
16 June 2021
Bay at the Back of the Ocean looking south.
Iona
16 June 2021
The power of the Atlantic.
Iona
16 June 2021
The bovine greenkeepers.
Iona
16 June 2021
One of the many cattle grazing the machair.
Iona
16 June 2021
A picturesque green.
Iona
16 June 2021
Sheep graze the machair.
Iona
16 June 2021
Good afternnon, pleased to meet ewe.
Iona
16 June 2021
The tide ebbs.
Iona
16 June 2021
Exposing the rocky weed strewn shoreline.
Iona
16 June 2021
Sand martins patrol the beach for insects.
Iona
16 June 2021
Whats your name?
Iona
16 June 2021
Martin.
Iona
16 June 2021
Martin who?
Iona
16 June 2021
Sand.....smile.
Iona
16 June 2021
Martin Sand?
Iona
16 June 2021
No sand martin.
Iona
16 June 2021
Cheers for now.
Iona
16 June 2021
An oyster catcher.
Iona
16 June 2021
Some gulls.
Iona
16 June 2021
The oyster cathcer again.
Iona
16 June 2021
And again.
Iona
16 June 2021
The village on Iona.
Iona
16 June 2021
The village on Iona.
Iona
16 June 2021
Across the sound towards Fionhport.
Iona
16 June 2021
Looking north across the sound.
Iona
16 June 2021
A departing ferry.
Iona
16 June 2021
A departing ferry.
Iona
16 June 2021
North over the sound.
Iona
16 June 2021
The village at Iona.
Iona
16 June 2021
The ferry landing.
Iona
16 June 2021
Cattle on the beach at Fionhport.
Bunessan
16 June 2021
A view east towards Bunessan.
Bunessan
16 June 2021
A view of the bay at Bunessan.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
An early morning view of a street in Tobermory.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
The early morning waterfront of Tobermory.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
Rubha Nan Gall lighthouse.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
A blurry Rubha Nan Gall lighthouse.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
Glengorm Castle.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
Manx shearwater birds.
Boat Trip
17 June 2021
Manx shearwater birds.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
A main road on Mull.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Parked near the crag where the eagles nest is located.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
The clouds roll over.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
More clouds roll over.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Yet more clouds roll over.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
The crag where the eagle nests.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Male and female golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
golden eagle perched on a distant rock.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Golden eagle soars overhead.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Golden eagle soars overhead.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Golden eagle soars overhead.
Eagle Watch
17 June 2021
Golden eagle soars overhead.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A beautiful morning in Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Our clearest view of the week over the islands.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Jura at the centre of the picture.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A closer view of Jura.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A closer view of Jura.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A view of Kiloran.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A view of Islay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A view to the west of Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Our front gate.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The approach to Pier Cottage.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A view down the glen.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The road into the glen.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Another view of the road into the glen.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Local signage.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Hello, is anyone there.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The famous Carsaig telephone box and waterfall.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The fuscia grow wild, loving the environment.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Vibrant colours of the wild flowers.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
One of Mull's many waterfalls.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Another view of the waterfall.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The dark cliffs of the bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A boat moored bobs gently in the bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A slightly elevated view of the west of Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A break in the treeline allows a view of the bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A buzzard scans the glen.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Mr Buzzard.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Carsaig House.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Carsaig House.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Carsaig House.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Carsaig House through the trees.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The beach at Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
One of the high waterfalls that surround the glen.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The beach at Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The beach at Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Being stalked by a local predator.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
Local beach cat.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
This is my beach!!
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
The beach at Carsaig Bay.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A heron fishing.
Carsaig Bay and Glen
18 June 2021
A view towards the pier and boathouses.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
We wait for the tide to recede before venturing onto the rocks.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
The tide slowly recedes. It is our last evening here and we want to catch some crab for tea.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
A moody view towards the towering cliffs.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
A seal arrives to see what we are fishing for.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
Looking back towards Pier Cottage.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
Monster crab number 1.
Carsaig Bay and Crabbing
19 June 2021
Another monster crab, final score 7-0. None were keepers, but good fun! Time to pack up ready for tomorrows long ride home