Kyleakin

Farewell to Skye

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September 17th 2011
With the “Skye Boat Song” ringing in our ears we packed our bags and said farewell to the Isle of Skye. We have had a wonderful time exploring Skye in weather that proved better than expected. This morning we head for Fort William en route to Mull. We have had various comments about Fort William from “Why would you want to go there?” to “It always rains in Fort William.” So Fort Wi ... read more

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