Kayaks on Loch Awe
19. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Loch Awe was like a mirror and perfect for paddling and a spot of lunch.
Friday 13th
13. September 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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
28. Juni 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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 theWeiterlesen
Pat CorbelloThe white beach looks like Florida beaches here. I am continually amazed by the old places you have. Beautiful.
Castle Sween
28. Juni 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Interesting 12th century ruins of Castle Sween with great views over Sound of Jura. Holiday park next door.
Carsaig
25. Juni 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Great little bay with view over to Isle of Jura.
Arichonan Clearance Village
25. Juni 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 putWeiterlesen
Arduaine Gardens
19. Juni 2019 in Schottland ⋅ 🌧 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 rhododendronWeiterlesen
Loch Awe
28. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
22. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
21. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Circular walk from our house, great views along Loch Fyne. Gorse blooms over, rhododendrons take centre stage.
Carnasserie Castle - Kilmartin Glen
15. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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, whoWeiterlesen
Kilmartin Glen
15. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 onWeiterlesen
Cycle Up The Crinan Canal
14. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Great day for picnic on the canal, bluebells are still looking good, scent is amazing.
Monday Morning Visitors
13. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
First time 2 red squirrels have been feeding together 😊
Kintyre West Coast Drive
11. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
10. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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
4. Mai 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Red Squirrel and Pheasant dining together and Mr and Mrs Pheasant in the horses’ paddock.
Glen Rosa - Arran
25. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Great hike up Glen Rosa
South Arran
24. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
23. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 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 thereWeiterlesen
Brodick - Arran
22. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
View of Goatfell and the Ardrossan Ferry from our hotel balcony.
Arran Distillery
22. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Great Tasting Tour at the picturesque Arran Distillery surrounded by hills.
Lochranza - Arran
22. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ☀️ 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
10. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Excellent Lunch, Distillery Tour and Warehouse tasting, enjoyed some great drams. 🥃
Westport Beach - Kintyre
10. April 2019 in Schottland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Chilly walk on the beach on our way to Campbeltown to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary.
