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Monday, October 27, 2008

The east coast of Scarba

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After camping overnight on Scarba we were attacked by billions of midges. Although they feasted on what was left by the ticks, we had no bre...
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Friday, October 24, 2008

Another evening by the Corryvreckan.

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On our trip through the Corryvreckan we set up camp on the wild isle of Scarba. Its rough crags tumble straight into restless waters of the...
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Leaving the "Angel's Share" on Islay.

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As we continued up the Sound of Islay, the Carraig Mor light announced our imminent arrival at Port Askaig. The Eilean Dhura ferry was in po...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Broad Bay House, Lewis

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Exactly a year ago, my wife Alison, our friend Clark and myself stayed at Broad Bay House on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. In yo...
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Paddle 08, Perth

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Paddle 08, the Scottish Canoe and Kayak exhibition is on this weekend, 25th and 26th October, at the Bells Sports Centre, Perth. It runs fro...
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Red sky at night does not always promise...

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The swell in Fleet Bay was much bigger than a force 5 wind would suggest. I decided to paddle out to the mouth of the bay and go round the G...
Monday, October 20, 2008

A castle, a port, a mill and a canal, all on the Fleet.

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Under the ancient walls of Cardoness Castle, the river Fleet was bank full due to the combination of a high spring tide and the recent rains...
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