The Mantis Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 3 hours ago, invergowrie arab said: Just back from a week working in Stornoway. Managed to get a half day on Friday so went down to Harris. Was quite excited about going to Talla na Mara. Setting is superb and beautiful building but food wasnt great. Its community owned though so give them a go. You cant argue with views from the restaurant though. Brand new Uig Sands restaurant in Lewis with a view to rival this. Never managed to get in last week though as it's not open a lot now in the off season, especially at lunchtimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Mantis said: Brand new Uig Sands restaurant in Lewis with a view to rival this. Never managed to get in last week though as it's not open a lot now in the off season, especially at lunchtimes. FFS I never knew a thing about this, I would definitely have checked it out. It looks great. I was almost going to Uig to get lunch at the museum but didn't have any cash and wasn't sure of the set up there so went to Harris instead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, invergowrie arab said: FFS I never knew a thing about this, I would definitely have checked it out. It looks great. I was almost going to Uig to get lunch at the museum but didn't have any cash and wasn't sure of the set up there so went to Harris instead Wee cafe at the museum takes cards. Home bakes are terrific. Some of my old photos up on the screen there. old crofters who are long gone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Forgot to mention, Uig Community Shop has a free cash machine. The shop’s won a few awards, worth a visit. Going up in February for the Dark Skies Festival. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Heading on a wee road trip next week, overnight stays in Glasgow (for a gig), Tarbert and a long weekend in Islay. Hoping to visit Machrihanish, Campbeltown and a greatest hits blast around Islay. Some whisky may be consumed. Much needed break after a pretty frazzled few weeks. Weather doesn't look too crappy for December, but keeping an eye on the wind speed for ferry days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Islay was typically wonderful. Had a very strong feeling I had the island mostly to myself. Walked miles each day, along one deserted beach after another, interspersed with some very very decent whisky. Loved it, wouldn't have went anywhere else for my birthday trip. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I'm going to start 'bagging' the Scottish Islands - I used to live in Shetland but I'm going to start again. Got away to Cramond Island this morning, forgot my camera but took a few snaps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Just back from a few days in Mull and Iona with the missus. Was last there in 1989. Failed in the no. 1 objective which was decent close up otter shots, but had a great time despite mixed weather. I see I've got over 200 photies so that tells a story. Wifie saw 3 otters. I only saw 1 as I was driving, and a distant sea eagle in the Sound of Mull. Managed a visit to the distillery where they were very generous 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 First visit of the year to Lewis last week to check on the state of the house. Water still pishing in through a leak in the porch, since you asked. Weather was fucking awful but at least I got some decent deer pics. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud131 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 First visit of the year to Lewis last week to check on the state of the house. Water still pishing in through a leak in the porch, since you asked. Weather was fucking awful but at least I got some decent deer pics. Those are fantastic mate. What sort of distance were you away from them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, spud131 said: 5 hours ago, The Mantis said: First visit of the year to Lewis last week to check on the state of the house. Water still pishing in through a leak in the porch, since you asked. Weather was fucking awful but at least I got some decent deer pics. Those are fantastic mate. What sort of distance were you away from them? The first one was on the next croft so only about 30 yards. You can go about your business as long as you don’t walk towards them. The other two were at the roadside so maybe 40 yards. They don’t run away even if you get out the car, I went into the boot for another lens and the big guy never got off his erse The two younger ones only got to their feet and looked a bit nervous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Couple of shots in Lewis last September: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just booked a trip to Eriskay in the Autumn, seed entirely planted by the famous AVFTT film. Three nights, two full days up there. One day most definitely will be spent exploring Barra (have never been), second day I might venture as far as Harris (haven't been since 2015). Evenings in the Politician on Eriskay eating the catch of the day and getting gently pished. Six Calmac journeys. A run up and down the A82 through Glencoe and onto Skye. Can't. Bloody. Wait. EDIT: oh my days. I've just found out there is a cup final in the Barra & Uist league during my visit. Glorious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just booked a trip to Eriskay in the Autumn, seed entirely planted by the famous AVFTT film. Three nights, two full days up there. One day most definitely will be spent exploring Barra (have never been), second day I might venture as far as Harris (haven't been since 2015). Evenings in the Politician on Eriskay eating the catch of the day and getting gently pished. Six Calmac journeys. A run up and down the A82 through Glencoe and onto Skye. Can't. Bloody. Wait. EDIT: oh my days. I've just found out there is a cup final in the Barra & Uist league during my visit. Glorious. Great post ruined by use of ‘oh my days’. Sounds a grand trip though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Great post ruined by use of ‘oh my days’. Sounds a grand trip though!That is a fair criticism. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 01/03/2020 at 17:52, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Just booked a trip to Eriskay in the Autumn, seed entirely planted by the famous AVFTT film. Three nights, two full days up there. One day most definitely will be spent exploring Barra (have never been), second day I might venture as far as Harris (haven't been since 2015). Evenings in the Politician on Eriskay eating the catch of the day and getting gently pished. Six Calmac journeys. A run up and down the A82 through Glencoe and onto Skye. Can't. Bloody. Wait. EDIT: oh my days. I've just found out there is a cup final in the Barra & Uist league during my visit. Glorious. I was there only once and it was before the causeway was built. I seem to remember a wooden house painted completely green including the fence round it and called “Celtic View”. I wish I had taken a pic and wonder if it’s still there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Having a look at this: https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/6679/Mull-and-Iona-Trip Anyone know if it's worth doing? Planning on it later in the month. Mrs booked a long weekend away with her sister in Northern Italy then which has been cancelled so might suggest this as an alternative. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Really don't see the point in just battering through without at least stopping over in Mull for a few days; the same bus company offers regular buses to Fionnphort anyway. Something for stupid old boomers who can't keep hold of two separate tickets IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Iona is shite. Its like any church in any village in Scotland. I say that as someone with a massive interest in the Gaelic church, Lordship of the Isles etc. Ruined by having to share with actual Christians By all means go but don't make it the focus of your trip. Nip over for an hour as part of a Mull trip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 14 hours ago, virginton said: Really don't see the point in just battering through without at least stopping over in Mull for a few days; the same bus company offers regular buses to Fionnphort anyway. Something for stupid old boomers who can't keep hold of two separate tickets IMO. Already done Mull so naw too fussed about stopping over there. Was more an excuse to get Iona in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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