Following a weekend in Glasgow we ventured off to the West Coast and Islands in a Camper Van, we passed through Inveraray, Oban, Fort Willian, Loch Shiel and out to the coastal port of Mallaig. From here we caught the ferry to the Isle of Skye.
Skye provided us with a few days walking around Glenbrittle, up into the Cuillin Hills and along the coast. From Skye we took another ferry to the Isle of Harris. I wasn't prepared for the surreal landscape of Harris, its barren rock strewn landscape and rugged coastline making it one of the most beautiful places I've visited.
Once back on the mainland we stayed on the west coast, travelling through Wester Ross with a visit to Applecross, another stunning location. We rounded off our little trip with a night in Glen Coe. Western Scotland was simply amazing and we will return, hopefully when we have more time and can travel more slowly.
If you're visiting Applecross, pop into the Applecross Gallery for some simply amazing images by local photographer Jack Marris , see link below.
I've added a link to to Atlas Hire Drive.
Glasgow
Glasgow Riverside Museum
Glasgow Riverside Museum
Glasgow Riverside Museum
St. Mungo mural
Sunset at Oben
Inveraray Dock
Loch Linnhe
Harry Potter train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Camusdarach Beach
Camusdarach Beach
Sunset from Camusdarach Beach
Sunset from Camusdarach Beach
Silver Sands of Morar viewed from Morar Bridge
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Glenbrittle on Skye
Old Man of Storr
Old Man of Storr
Old Man of Storr
Island hopping on the ferry from Skye to Harris
Luskentyre Beach
Luskentyre
Horgabost Beach
Horgabost Beach
Horgabost Beach
Nice spot!!
Harris lamb!
Isle of Harris
Isle of Harris
The unique Harris landscape
The only road around the Isle of Harris!
Rodel Harbour
Rodel Harbour
Unprocessed Harris Tweed!
Waiting for it to get dark!
As dark as it got!!
Eileen Gas Light house on Isle Scalpay
Surfer playing on the evening waves, Cliff Beach, Ilse of Lewis
Cliff Beach campsite, £5 in the honesty pot for overnight payment
Cliff Beach
Cliff Beach
Making our way to the remote Aird Uig/Gallan Head on the Ilse of Lewis
WW1 Royal Navy Observation Point at Aird Ulg/Gallan Head
Amazing hospitality at the Edge Cafe. There's no menu, just ask for what you fancy! Oh and great coffee and cakes too!
Ilse of Lewis
This is really what the sky looked like over Loch Torridon for a few minutes!!
Approaching Applecross
Applecross
Applecross
Overload of cute!
Applecross sunset
Overnight on the top of the "Bealach na Ba' pass.
Glen Garry
Glen Garry
Glen Garry
Glen Garry
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
