Kayaks on Loch Awe
September 19, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Loch Awe was like a mirror and perfect for paddling and a spot of lunch.
Friday 13th
September 13, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Full Moon 🌕
Pat CorbelloPretty. We went out for supper last night with our family and three friends. Friday 13th and 13 for supper. It's good to not be superstitious! HaHa
Kilmory Bay and Chapel
June 28, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Superb day to chill on the white sandy beach at Kilmory Bay. View of the Paps of Jura.
Kilmory Knap Chapel was built in the early 1200s.
Within the chapel are around 40 carved stones dating from theRead more
Pat CorbelloThe white beach looks like Florida beaches here. I am continually amazed by the old places you have. Beautiful.
Castle Sween
June 28, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Interesting 12th century ruins of Castle Sween with great views over Sound of Jura. Holiday park next door.
Carsaig
June 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Great little bay with view over to Isle of Jura.
Arichonan Clearance Village
June 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
This walk visits the haunting ruins of Arichonan, a township which was the scene of a riot during the Highland Clearances in 1848. Landowners terminated the leases of tenant farmers so they could putRead more
Arduaine Gardens
June 19, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Run by the National Trust for Scotland at the Loch Melfort. Visited with friends Louise and Steve. Wonderful wander through the trees and so many unusual plants. Even found the Johnstone rhododendronRead more
Loch Awe
May 28, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Drive out to Loch Awe, great views down the Loch from an overlook. Lovely walk through MacKenzie Grove, huge trees and the remains of a crannog in the Loch.
Loch Choille-Bharr Circuit
May 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
A pleasant walk round the Loch looking out for signs of beavers which were introduced here in 2009. No beavers, however plenty of evidence they are about. Past the abandoned settlement of Kilmory Oib.
Rhododendrons in Bloom
May 21, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Circular walk from our house, great views along Loch Fyne. Gorse blooms over, rhododendrons take centre stage.
Carnasserie Castle - Kilmartin Glen
May 15, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Ruined tower house castle built around 1565 by the Rector of Kilmartin, John Carswell, who published the first Scottish Gaelic book. It was eventually owned by the Campbell clan chief, whoRead more
Kilmartin Glen
May 15, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Hike up Historic Kilmartin Glen to Carnasserie Castle. Spring is in full swing in this corner of Scotland, birds singing, even heard a few cuckoos, bluebells everywhere and new leaves and blossom onRead more
Cycle Up The Crinan Canal
May 14, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Great day for picnic on the canal, bluebells are still looking good, scent is amazing.
Monday Morning Visitors
May 13, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
First time 2 red squirrels have been feeding together 😊
Kintyre West Coast Drive
May 11, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Coast road drive with M&D Tarbert to Lochgilphead. Great views over the sea to the Isle of Jura.
Road Trip with M&D
May 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Trip out Tayvallich to Crinan (Canal) to Kilmichael- Glassary. Great time of year with new leaves on the trees and bluebells everywhere.
Wildlife at Home
May 4, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Red Squirrel and Pheasant dining together and Mr and Mrs Pheasant in the horses’ paddock.
Glen Rosa - Arran
April 25, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Great hike up Glen Rosa
South Arran
April 24, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Spring has sprung !!!
Lag walk to beach through a wood with carpets of Bluebells, Celandine, Wild Garlic, scents were amazing.
Pladaigh lighthouse and view of Blackwaterfoot.
Holy Island
April 23, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Great day for the 310m (1030 feet) climb to the top of Holy Island, off Arran, a bit of a scramble at times but fantastic views. Interesting island owned by the Samye Ling Buddhist Community and thereRead more
Brodick - Arran
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
View of Goatfell and the Ardrossan Ferry from our hotel balcony.
Arran Distillery
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Great Tasting Tour at the picturesque Arran Distillery surrounded by hills.
Lochranza - Arran
April 22, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Short ferry trip Claonaig to Lochranza, sun is shining for the first day of our trip to Arran. Great views of Lochranza Castle and over the sea to mainland Scotland.
Springbank Distillery - Campbeltown
April 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Excellent Lunch, Distillery Tour and Warehouse tasting, enjoyed some great drams. 🥃
Westport Beach - Kintyre
April 10, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Chilly walk on the beach on our way to Campbeltown to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary.
