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The Inner Hebrides form a wonderful tapestry of landscapes in the sheltered waters off Scotland’s west coast. Enjoy the awe-inspiring contrasts of wild, untamed beinns and glens with the softer beauty of silver sand beaches fringed by dunes on this voyage through a little-known world.
Tuesday 6th October – Oban
We spent the day in Oban welcoming guests on board. In the evening we sailed up the Sound of Mull and anchored overnight in Bloody Bay, off the Isle of Mull.
Wednesday 7th October – Coll, the Treshnish Isles and Staffa
In the morning we visited the Isle of Coll, where guests went ashore for walks along its quiet lanes.
In the afternoon we cruised the Treshnish Isles, including Staffa, famous for its hexagonal basalt columns and Fingal’s Cave, which inspired Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture.
We anchored overnight in Loch na Keal, off Mull.
Thursday 8th October – Ulva and Iona
We began the day on the Isle of Ulva, where guests explored on foot.
In the afternoon we anchored off Bunessan on Mull, and a local boat took guests across to Iona. There they visited the Abbey, on the site where St Columba founded his monastery in 563.
We then sailed south and anchored overnight off Port Ellen, Islay.
Friday 9th October – Islay and Gigha
In Port Ellen, guests visited the Islay Woollen Mill, where tweeds are still woven on traditional looms, and the Laphroaig Distillery for a tasting of its distinctive peaty whisky.
In the afternoon we called at Gigha, a community-owned island, where guests went ashore for walks.
We anchored overnight in Loch na Mile, off the Isle of Jura.
Saturday 10th October – Weather Day
Strong winds meant we couldn’t land guests safely, so our visits to Jura and Crinan were cancelled. We spent the day at anchor before sailing to Oban, where we berthed overnight.
Sunday 11th October – Loch a’Choire and Duart Castle
In the morning we visited Loch a’Choire, a quiet sea loch off Loch Linnhe, where guests walked on the Kingairloch Estate.
In the afternoon we called at Craignure on Mull, and guests visited Duart Castle, the clifftop seat of the Clan Maclean.
We anchored overnight in Glenmore Bay.
Monday 12th October – Ardnamurchan and Tobermory
We stayed in Glenmore Bay for the morning so guests could visit the Ardnamurchan Distillery, which runs largely on renewable energy.
In the afternoon we sailed to Tobermory, with its brightly painted harbourfront, and guests visited the Isle of Mull Cheese Farm to sample its traditional cheddar.
We anchored overnight in Duart Bay, off Mull.
Tuesday 13th October – Oban
We returned to Oban, and guests disembarked at the end of the cruise.
