15 June 2021
We thought the itinerary was well chosen for a varied experience. While sailing near the coastline, the scenery was fabulous of course. When out of sight of land, we were all more intent on spotting birds & cetaceans & Rob was always keen to slow down & manoeuvre to give us the best possible view Some of the landings were a little tricky but all well worth it & we all eventually mastered the art of donning life jackets & boarding the tender. Rob always managed to find us sheltered anchorages, often with views of white-tailed eagles & seals. His local knowledge meant that he could amend the itinerary to suit weather conditions. Although we were unable to land on the Flannan Isles as planned, Rob added in a visit to the Shiants, which more than made up for it. Lynsey has a huge knowledge of wildlife & geology & an amazing ability for spotting cetaceans at a distance. Craig always got us ashore safely & used his experience of the area so suggest suitable walks. For anyone who loves Scotland, has an interest in wildlife, enjoys good food & has even an average amount of fitness & mobility, I’d say “Go for it but make sure you pack clothing for all weathers!"
Jeff Bamforth
The bosun Craig kept our glasses full whether of early morning tea or wine with good humour. All clean and tidy despite the guests. Meals by Sian were a total delight. I have never eaten so well for 6 days and it was light and we slept well. Good meals can often feel just too much but that was perfect. I can honestly say that was one of the very best holidays I have ever had in my life. Leave space for me as Im coming back!
Dundy Smith: 30 April 2022Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons