2nd day In Oban

 
Minus four degrees overnight. Clouds overhead and it looks like rain, but after a good hearty breakfast we head off for a walk around the old slate quarries on the island of Seil. In my head l thought we were going to see seals! But we didn’t. Although we did see cormarants, oystercatchers and many waders.
Initially we set off to see the location of the ferry out to the small island of Kerrara that sits just across from Oban. Glorious drive along the edge of the cliffs, past the main office's of the luxury Hebbrideen Cruise line just outside of Oban. Then we meandered around sheer cliffs; passing moored fishing trawlers bobbing around in the sea and the odd house. Eventually we came across parked cars and the small ferry slip way. Presumably, people had come down in their car and travelled across on foot.
Also looked over a recommended campsite we may use during the next visit in the motor home. Located just passed the ferry, it’s a superb position for walking in the area including the Kerrara island circuit. 


We eventually headed south towards Campbeltown, turning off towards the Island of Seil. Through glorious mountains, a palette of reds, greens and greys, along the loch before we arrive at the BRIDGE OVER THER ATLANTIC. Honest!

 The bridge from the mainland to the isle of Seil

 View from the bridge looking North

View to the South with all the moored yachts and fishing vessels


  
Drive over the bridge to the island and south through modern featureless bungalows before turning off to Eastdale and our walk along the coast across the slate quarries.

 Quayside made from the local slate

 
The locals have stirred the ground up on this section of the walk.

 Slate coast with a backdrop of hills and the Island village of Eastdale. No cars, and only a small boat to take the residents over.

Yes its cold, but its worth looking a fool as long as you are comfortable and warm.
 

 

Fluffy ears Parker

 

 After getting back to the car, we headed south to another ferry port. Luing – Cuan Ferry.  A small ramp that leads to a 100m crossing to the island of Luing. 150 inhabitants who take the small six seated ferry commuting on a daily basis.

Then back to Oban and another walk over the hills to Dunstaffnage castle. God, the wind was strong and cold. But the views were amazing.

Isle of Mull, Isle of Lismore and believe it or not the mainland in the background.

 Mull on the left and that spit of land on the right is mainland Scotland

 View looking North East