I have been hill walking for over thirty years although in the early days this only involved a few trips each year to the Cairngorms or Lochnagar areas. In fact it was several years before I realised what a Munro. Actually was, and 1997 before I completed my first round on Ben More on the Island of Mull. Since then I have completed a further four rounds, two Corbett. These links will take you to a blog which gives an account of these ascents.

Please be advised that an engineer has condemned the Carnoch Bridge. And insisted that it be closed as it is no longer safe. The bridge is being removed and replaced as soon as possible, but it is anticipated by the landowner that planning permission will be required and the process will be lengthy.

FERRY OFF TODAY SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. People come from all over the world to visit our ferry. Sometimes, they even get married on it! More often, passengers spot seals and herons, perhaps even an otter or our local sea-eagle. Latest from our Twitter page.

Know in Scotland this is the one that I place for its grandeur, its magic beauty, its terrifying splendour. The view from Mam Rattachan is a scene a man could watch with the same reverence and love every day of his life.