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The Misty Isle
Skye has many names: the misty isle, the isle of cloud; the tongue-twisting An t-Eilean Sgitheanach in Scottish Gaelic. Anyone who wonders why the Norse word skuy, meaning misty isle, ended up giving the island its enduring moniker need only … Continue reading
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Driving Distances
Did I mention that driving distances in the west of Scotland are short, but driving times are long? We rolled down the hill from our hotel in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull just after 10:00 this morning, travelling just … Continue reading
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The Shopaholic Strikes Again
Eloïse has once again easily found a use for her weekly pound. This time she chose between a polished stone, a stuffed dog keychain and some hair accessories. She chose the doggie which was meant to cost two pounds, necessitating … Continue reading
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Ulva
We drove to central western Mull today and caught the tiny passenger ferry to the island of Ulva, a small island in the Inner Hebrides with a population of just 16. One calls the ferry by sliding a wooden panel … Continue reading
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Highland Games
Today was a significant departure from the usual drive, hike and beachcomb: the Isle of Mull Highland Games. It’s been a sun-kissed day of tossing the caber, putting the shot, hurling the hammer and watching sweet young things do the … Continue reading
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