An early September trip to the island of Ulva to celebrate a club member’s milestone birthday. We stayed in the well-appointed Ulva Hostel, a basic but comfortable bunkhouse on the island. Our host Andy was both incredibly helpful and absolutely chock-full of knowledge about the island. I highly recommend a trip here for a tasteContinue reading “Ulva Sep 2025”
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Foggy in Balamory
Kayaking from Drimnin to Tobermory on a Foggy Morning The day dawned mistier than anticipated but trusting in our optimistic weather forecasting skills we decided to go ahead with the paddle as proposed. Our small band launched from Drimnin where there is a slipway for a ferry which operates seasonally. There is very limited parkingContinue reading “Foggy in Balamory”
Club trip to Ratagan
After a year away, we returned to Ratagan for great paddling, delicious food, and even better company—all of which exceeded our expectations. The journey up provided plenty of entertainment as we followed the trail of a wide load making its way through the Scottish Highlands, with several group members being pulled over along the way.Continue reading “Club trip to Ratagan”
Kayaking at Lochaline
With other members of the Lothian Sea Kayak Club we spent a lovely few days kayaking around Morvern, using the Highland Basecamp bunkhouse at Lochaline as a base. The hostel itself is a great location, close to the Lochaline to Fishnish ferry. It boasts 14 rooms with twin bunks and an ensuite bathroom – luxurious!Continue reading “Kayaking at Lochaline”
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