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Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Outer Hebrides July 25th 2010

Arrived Oban after train journey Thursday From Wigan via Glasgow. Uneventful except for train delay to Oban while police removed someone from the train! Train relaxing, but too many trees along line so views are not as good as from roads. Walked from station to "Rose View" camp site couple of miles outside central Oban. Recommend the site to anyone, clean, tidy and out of the way with good facilities. Friday Rain rain rain. Got very wet wandering around Oban awaiting the later ferry. Calmac one ferry down, so we were on a slower later sailing. Put rucksacks in travel office near the pier, charge a pound an hour per bag but kind woman only charged us a pound for over an hour for two. Waited in Calmac lounge for a while and as weather started ... read more
Basking shark
Castlebay
Castlebay

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Outer Hebrides July 25th 2010

Monday Woke up to a grey day, packed up and got some breakfast from local cafe in childrens centre at Castle Bay and then got bus up Western side of Barra to the airport at Traigh Mhor (beach). We should have walked but heart wasn't in it today. Saw a plane landing on the sands and made our way South and East along road past Aird Mhor to the jetty. As day was still young we decided to make our way on ferry to Eriskay. We are aware Barra has lots more to offer but with packs we were carrying we could not have gone cross country, but will be back to do it justice! Sky cleared a little and we boarded ferry, keeping a careful watch on the sea for the full crossing but no ... read more
On way to ferry
Waiting for Ferry
Eriskay Beach




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