West Island Way Stage 1 - Looking for wild camp spots
A wee recce for wild camp spots on the West Island Way ( Stage 1). As there was a poor forecast that night we thought we'd have a look and come back for a camp the following week.
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Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich, Western Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to the mainland. Eilean Donan is part of the Kintail National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. In 2001, the island had a recorded population of just one person, but there were no usual residents at the time of the 2011 census. Eilean Donan, which means simply island of Donnán, is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said to have established a church on the island, though no trace of this remains. The castle was founded in the thirteenth century, and became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies the Clan Macrae. In the early eighteenth century, the Mackenzies' involvement in the Jacobite rebellions led in 1719 to the castle's destruction by government ships. Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap's twentieth-century reconstruction of the ruins produced the present buildings.
Standing on Canna an island off the west coast of scotland.
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UK: AUCTION OF REMOTE SCOTTISH ISLAND UPDATE
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A remote island in the north-west of Scotland officially goes up for sale to the highest bidder on Thursday (August 22) amid a storm of controversy.
The new owner will have to come up with around three (m) million U-S dollars - and the ability to win over a disgruntled community of islanders who don't want to see any radical change to their way of life.
The 63 people who live on the Isle of Eigg are lobbying to maintain control of the island themselves.
But they are braced for a new owner taking over and warn any cash-rich pleasure seeker that they are determined to preserve their way of life.
The Isle of Eigg looks a bleak and almost forbidding piece of rock on first sight - shrouded in clouds and tales of gloomy inhabitants.
But the five by three mile stretch is a place of contrast.
Its seven thousand acres have a natural beauty and simplicity that those handling its sale are sure will seduce millionaires to part with their money.
That is what worries those that live here.
Their simple, unharried lives could be destroyed if a new owner decides to start developing the island.
Maggie Fyffe leads a band of islanders bent on trying to raise funds and gain public support for their cause.
SOUNDBITE: English
There are hundreds of visitors visit the island every year - the reason they come here is because it's so unspoilt and so beautiful and that's certainly what we want to keep here. We're very aware of the fact that if there's any major developments here that would spoil the whole island.
SUPER CAPTION: Maggie Fyffe/ Secretary, Isle of Eigg Trust
One of the chief concerns of the islanders is that few of them own the leases to their properties.
They could technically be evicted by a new owner.
That has created a climate of fear and instability.
SOUNDBITE: English
What I don't think people will be able to cope with much longer is this continued insecurity and the slow drain from the island. I personally fear that sooner or later some of the families here are going to think they'd get a better life elsewhere and more security for their children. We're not a very big community and once that starts happening then I can see the end of the community as we know it.
SUPER CAPTION: John Chester/ Scottish Wildlife Trust warden
The present owner is Maruma - a German painter who bought the island just over a year ago and has only visited it twice since then.
His tenure greatly riles the inhabitants because they say he made all sorts of promises to invest money on the island which he did not keep.
The previous owner lasted 20 years but he also did little to endear himself to the people of Eigg.
The English former Olympic bobsleigh champion Keith Schellenberg was accused of not keeping promises and being an absentee landlord.
The main house on the island is surrounded by palms and looks beautiful, but it lies empty and deserted - awaiting its new occupant with trepidation.
David Robertson says it takes a special kind of person to live the island life.
SOUNDBITE: English
I think in a way the people who do live here - you're either attuned to it or you're not. Quite a few people do try to stay here - they don't quite succeed but what you've got here now with the remaining 60 folk are the hard core. We're here to stay basically.
SUPER CAPTION: David Robertson, crofter
But whether the younger generation will remain is doubtful.
Fifteen-year-old Greg Carr doesn't sound like a boy who wants to grow up here.
SOUNDBITE: English
Well there are only three children on the island of my own age. I miss not being able to meet up with other children. I miss going to the movies and things such as that.
SUPER CAPTION: Greg Carr, islander
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UK: REMOTE SCOTTISH ISLE OF EIGG UP FOR AUCTION
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A remote island in the north west of Scotland officially goes up for sale to the highest bidder on Thursday (August 22) amid a storm of controversy.
The new owner will have to come up with around three (m) million U-S dollars - and the ability to win over a disgruntled community of islanders who don't want to see any radical change to their way of life.
The 63 people who live on the Isle of Eigg (Pron: EGG) are lobbying to maintain control of the island themselves.
But they are braced for a new owner taking over and warn any cash-rich pleasure seeker that they are determined to preserve their way of life.
The Isle of Eigg looks a bleak and almost forbidding piece of rock on first sight - shrouded in clouds and tales of gloomy inhabitants.
But the five by three mile stretch is a place of contrast.
Its seven thousand acres have a natural beauty and simplicity that those handling its sale are sure will seduce millionaires to part with their money.
That is what worries those that live here.
Their simple, unharried lives could be destroyed if a new owner decides to start developing the island.
Maggie Fyffe leads a band of islanders bent on trying to raise funds and gain public support for their cause.
SOUNDBITE: English
There are hundreds of visitors visit the island every year - the reason they come here is because it's so unspoilt and so beautiful and that's certainly what we want to keep here. We're very aware of the fact that if there's any major developments here that would spoil the whole island.
SUPER CAPTION: Maggie Fyffe/ Secretary, Isle of Eigg Trust
One of the chief concerns of the islanders is that few of them own the leases to their properties.
They could technically be evicted by a new owner.
That has created a climate of fear and instability.
SOUNDBITE: English
What I don't think people will be able to cope with much longer is this continued insecurity and the slow drain from the island. I personally fear that sooner or later some of the families here are going to think they'd get a better life elsewhere and more security for their children. We're not a very big community and once that starts happening then I can see the end of the community as we know it.
SUPER CAPTION: John Chester/ Scottish Wildlife Trust warden
The rolling landscape of Eigg is littered in parts with the twisted wreckage of cars and scrap metal.
There is no scrapyard to deal with the problem and no money to provide one.
APTV was shown one particularly ugly heap that lines the only road on the island.
SOUNDBITE: English
This is one of the many problems prospective owners are going to find themselves faced with. This is cynically called by islanders the Maruma Centre because Maruma wanted to get all scrap iron off the island, quite rightly, but he got it all gathered together from all the crofts where it was stored and placed here. And here it's stayed because no one's had the cash to remove it.
SUPER CAPTION: Karen Helliwell, housewife
This is the infamous Maruma.
He is a German painter who bought the island just over a year ago and has only visited it twice since then, for two days each time.
His tenure greatly riles the inhabitants because they say he made all sorts of promises to invest money on the island which he did not keep.
The previous owner lasted 20 years but he also did little to endear himself to the people of Eigg.
The English former Olympic bobsleigh champion Keith Schellenberg was accused of not keeping promises and being an absentee landlord.
The main house on the island is surrounded by palms and looks beautiful, but it lies empty and deserted - awaiting its new occupant with trepidation.
SOUNDBITE: English
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Yamaha XT660Z on the way to Ireland & Scotland - Long riding day - Part 1
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Arran Coastal Way, Isle of Arran, Scotland
The Arran Coastal Way is a 65 mile walk around the Isle of Arran. I completed this challenge as part of My Peak Challenge.
The island has a stunning coastline, but it's also very challenging. This is a small taster of seven days walking.
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Blown Away, By the North Coast 500 route, Scotland
The route that circles around Scotland’s top north highlands has always been there, but never got a name, until not so long ago. Now, known as the North Coast Route 500, this natural itinerary moved in the limelight, and was nicknamed Scotland’s Route 66.
This may sound daunting, but we have just been on a trip that strikes the perfect balance between planning and spontaneity, and is not to mention one of the most beautiful places we have ever encountered.
If you want to take it easy and spend time at every attraction, you’ll need 7 days and a cheap car rental, and that’s all it will take to experience a whole new world
Some great spot you’ll find along the road:
Day 1 Some spectacular sights, starting in the northernmost city in the UK, called Inverness. Bordered by rolling hills and castle ruins at Loch Ness, it’s as beautiful as it is mysterious.
Stop at the Dunrobin Castle is just as beautiful. Everything about it, the gardens, spires and turrets makes it look like a castle that comes straight out of a fairy-tale, while Disney looks dismal in comparison.
Just a short drive away is the Carn Liath, a prehistoric structure that takes you back to the iron age when it was originally built. Only 19 metres in diameter, it’s easy to get a real sense of the place and admire it in its entirety.
DAY 2: Brora to Thurso
Wake up early and do a little bit of exploring in Brora, known for its golden sandy beaches and array of sea life. Dolphins, Minke whales and seals are regular visitors.
Grey Cairns of Camster. These rare Neolithic stone tombs are definitely worth a visit. They hold immense historical value that were built over 5000 years ago, unveiling many secrets of that time.
Characterized by immense cliff stacks, this impressive path leads to the remote Duncansby Head lighthouse. Perched on the corner of a sheer drop.
Port Lybster is a fun stop over for who lover lighthouses.
DAY 3: Thurso to Durness
Scotland is scattered with hundreds of these historical ruins, of both enchanting castles and landhouses. Another one to look out for is Castle Varig, which is well worth a short hike up a neighbouring hill that offers the best viewpoint of the castle, and a nearby loch.
Secondly, an assortment of wildlife tours that take you to the perfect vantage points, where you can view the stunning local Puffins up close.
Durness: the best artisan chocolate in all of Scotland, at the Cocoa Mountain Café and Chocolatier, and when paired with one of their famous coffee blends, you may just want to stay here all day.
Smoo cave is truly exceptional, making it onto our list of top 5 experiences along the NC 500. It’s unique in that it’s formed by two caves, one fresh-water cave and one sea-water cave, linking together as one. The entrance has been formed by the action of the sea, whereas the inner chambers are freshwater passages, and if you dare enter the cave, you’ll be rewarded with the sight of a spectacular waterfall.
DAY 4: Durness to Ullapool
Achmelvich beach is by far the best place to chill, with its soft white sand and pristine clear blue waters that could easily match those of the Maldives (except for the temperature).
DAY 5: Ullapool to Torridon
Ullapool is a popular holiday destination for the Scots, and although it’s relatively big and touristy, it has its own unique charm that’s worth experiencing. When the crowds get too much, jump back into nature to see one of the natural wonders of the Highlands - Corrieshalloch Gorge.
DAY 6: Torridon to Strathpeffer
Torridon boasts some of the most picturesque landscapes we’ve had the pleasure of seeing with our own eyes, and the perfect finale to a memorable trip. Wake up early and let the sunlight reveal it to you.
Once you’ve had a chance to take it all in, head over to a peninsula called Applecross, made up of small-scale food producers. It’s relatively unknown to tourists and is home to a number of gems if you take the time to explore the community.
Then to end the roadtrip off on a high, take a turn onto the Bealach na Ba road, meaning “The Pass of the Cattle”. This is by far one of the most impressive roads in the UK, with remarkable views of , the whole of Skye, and the Islands of Rum and the Outer Hebrides while the road wind towards Strathpeffer.
DAY 7: Strathpeffer to Inverness
Waking up in Strathpeffer, knowing it’s your final day, can’t help but make one feel slightly heart sore. However, there’s nothing quite like a spa day to make you feel better, and it just so happens that that town is known for its Spas.
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Yamaha XT660Z in Ireland & Scotland - Beautiful West and Achill Island - Part 13
The West keep surprising me with more and more...
Important: This is not super adventure or high quality travel video with incredible footage or some action scenes. This is real story, real trip. The idea behind is to see how one motorcycle trip is going and to show you some interesting places around the world. I also shared some of my thoughts and advice with the idea to help others to make their trips more easier than me.
The trip was 15 days and visited the territories of Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Ireland, Scotland, England and came back to Germany. I spent a little above 7,000km and except one small accident the trip went trouble free. I saw so many amazing places and met so many great and friendly people. It was one super nice trip and I will do it again with pleasure.
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Isle of Arran, Scotland - Great British Road Trip
As part of our Great British Road Trip we visited the beautiful Isle of Arran in Scotland. Nicknames the miniature scotland its an area of outstanding natural beauty. Find out more at
A Guide To Island Hopping in Scotland
Island hopping is a great way to experience the offshore gems and secret spots that Scotland has to offer – whether you have a week or a weekend to spend here, the islands won’t disappoint.
Scotland is famed for its staggering mountains, beautiful lochs, and a variety of gems to explore, but, did you know that our islands are magical and otherworldly? Scotland has over 790 islands, each unique in their own way. With incredible natural beauty, dramatic seascapes and magical atmosphere, you’ll never want to leave island life behind.
Our islands are split into a few groups – Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides, Shetland, and Orkney.
Navigating across these bucket list-worthy islands is easier than you may think. Regular ferry connections run from the mainland to the islands on the west and north coasts of Scotland, as well as between the islands themselves. Some ferries allow you to take your car so you can continue exploring when you’re there.
You can even fly to various islands from the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Or why not fly from island-to-island to save time travelling?
Our islands have more to show than you can fit into a day – so why not stay over? There’s plenty of accommodation options on offer – from cosy cottages on the waterfront and eco-friendly self-catering lodges, to quaint campsites, caravans and B&Bs – but make sure you book ahead!
Venture to the Inner Hebrides if you want to explore places seen in blockbuster films, such as Prometheus, Snow White & The Huntsman, and Flash Gordon, or if you’re up for a scenic sailing tour. If magical lands filled with ancient history take your fancy, then head to Orkney!
The Isle of Mull is the perfect location to spot a variety of wildlife, including eagles soaring overhead, and head to Tobermory to see the colourful houses and buildings as well as trying some fresh seafood in one of the local pubs. Or, if you want to sample a dram or two of whisky then head to the Isle of Islay where you can choose from eight distilleries.
On the west coast, enjoy the untouched beauty of the Isle of Jura, let your inner adventurer out and try windsurfing on the Isle of Tiree, or uncover the turbulent history at the ancient abbey on the Isle of Iona.
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, the waters off the Isle of Coll are a great place to spot giant basking sharks, and even if you’ve never been there, you’re probably already familiar with Skye – it’s one of the most photographed, and talked about, of the Scottish islands.
The Outer Hebrides are perfect if you’re looking for crystal clear waters and golden sandy beaches. Or hop further afield to Orkney and Shetland to tick these magical places off your bucket list. From remnants of ancient civilisations, the chance to spot the Northern Lights during the darker winter months, and the cries of thousands of seabirds, to lively folk music sessions and ferocious Viking culture – there’s an abundance of things to keep you busy!
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