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Friday 3 July 2009

Heritage and Wildlife of Islay, Jura and Gigha

Saturday 27th June till Friday 3rd July

Guest Comments:

Another fantastic trip with The Majestic Line. We've enjoyed ALL of it. The sea trips, the shore trips and the food. Thank you all so much. We'll be back!
Cathy & Jack

Has surpassed our expectations. Had a glorious week just what we needed. Can't thank the crew enough. Wonderful food and weather. What more can you ask?
Fiona & Roger

Great trip same as last year!
Tony

What a wonderful week. Superb food, great weather and a crew and captain who worked non stop for our comfort and pleasure.
Margaret

Super holiday, excellent food, interesting visits!
Val & Ron

Crew:
Caroline (Skipper)
Margereta (Cook)
Jamie (Bosun)
Neil (Engineer)

Overnight Anchorages:
Saturday: Loch Spelve
Sunday: West Tarbert Loch, Jura
Monday: Port Charlotte, Islay
Tuesday: West Tarbert Bay, Gigha
Wednesday: Tayvallaich, Loch Sween
Thursday: Ardencaple Bay, Seil

Other anchorages & onshore visits:
Easdale Bay, Seil Island
Nave Island, Islay
Distilleries
Woollen Mill
Finlaggan historic site
Achamore Gardens, Gigha
Explored raised beaches of Jura
Port Ellen, Islay
Ardminish Bay, Gigha
Oban

Wildlife Highlights:
Dolphins in Oban Bay and bow riding the boat
Porpoise, Otter, Heron, Oystercatcher, various Jellyfish but a very large barrel jellyfish in particular, Red Deer, Gannets, Seals, Guillimots, Black Guillimots, Barnacle Geese, Tufted Duck with babies, Osprey nest and mother and father osprey flying around it

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