More from Cowal

A final set of photos from my trip to Dunoon, taken on the way back home the following day.

The weather was much clearer and sharper over the Cowal Peninsula.



Just in case you thought we were on a big ferry, the Western Ferries over the Clyde are small vessels in comparison to most of the CalMac Ferries and are much smaller than the ferry we took from Hull to Zeebrugge.



A photograph of the town of Dunoon in the sunshine.

Holy Trinity Dunoon

Thought I should show you a picture of the inside of Holy T. just after the service was completed.

We were all at the back enjoying Mince Pies and Mulled Wine {The links are for those who may not be conversant with U.K. Traditions}

Winter?

Last Sunday we sailed over to Dunoon to join my Sister-in-Law at an advent service in the church she attends. These hills lie to the North and, although they may not be up to the standard of some parts of the world, they are showing the first real signs that winter is upon us - about time to!

Eye to the hills

Apologies for the misquote of Psalm 121 [to be sung to the tune French by the way], but looking up over Loch Eck and the forest was just stunning.

Wild Argyll

On an away day trip to the wilds of Argyll and a walk up the west bank of Loch Eck.

Arran

Today's pictures are taken from Balnagore over the Kilbrannan Sound to the Mull of Kintyre.

The first photo was taken about mid-day


The second, looking slightly further North, was taken about 9 hours later.


If you look carefully in this photograph, you will see one of the wind-farms which are dotted about on the Mull. I personally don't mind them and it is a good way to generate electricity for local consumption.

Gare Loch

The last photo I'll post from the birding/boat trip. The was taken from about the same spot as yesterday's, but looking up Gare Loch over Rhu towards the Mountains behind.

Helensburgh

Another photograph taken from the vessel as we returned into the Gairloch, passing by Helensburgh.

The weather fluctuated considerably, but it was fun!

Argyll

This photograph was taken this morning from the deck of a Royal Naval vessel in the Holy Loch off the River Clyde.

Our birding class had gone up to Faslane to meet up with a Police Sergeant who works there, but is also a well know birding enthusiast. He had arranged a 2.5 hour sail to allow us to get close to marine birds: he hadn't anticipated the weather we had. Not a large number of birds wanted to be flying in the conditions. However, in between the strong showers, we did get to see some.

Faslane itself is home to a huge population of Eider Ducks

We had also hoped to see Hen Harriers, black grouse and possibly short eared owls up on the moors, but they were being sensible and keeping their heads down.

But still a very enjoyable day!