Itinerary
Set out leaving our purpose built facilities
at Laga Bay in Ardnamurchan at about 9.30am or if it is nearer
your holiday accommodation we can pick up at Kilchoan, Drimnin
or Tobermory.
Head out towards the beautiful cairns of Coll passing Ardnamurchan
point and the most westerly lighthouse in Britain.
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Ardnamurchan Point
& Lighthouse
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Here we often see basking sharks as well as minke whales and
occasionally orca and where the grey and common seals do the "people
spotting" from beautiful shell sand beaches and rocky islets.
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Basking Shark
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Minke Whale
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Killer Whale
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Seals
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Then we head northwards where skipper Andy or Tom
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Tom |
uses "Laurencas' G.P.S. navigation & sophisticated sonar
systems plus his years of personal experience and expert knowledge
to find the plankton, shoals of small fish, huge variety of seabirds
and correct seabed topography which are all indicators of cetacean
feeding grounds. We are also in contact via VHF radio with other
vessels in the area who help in the "watch".
Soon we approach the Island of Muck
Muck , Eilean nam Muc - we arrive
on Muck at the main harbour of Port Mor, where we land allowing
about an hour for you to look round this lovely hebridean island
& visit the local craft shop & tea room.
Muck is a small Hebridean island of 1381 acres rising to a height
of 449ft on Beinn Airein which is an easy climb from Gallanach.
The island has been owned by the MacEwen family since 1896. Interestingly,
the population has varied greatly from about 280 in the early
1800's to its present level of about 24.
The geology of the island is mostly Tertiary sheet basalt with
terraced cliffs, grassy ledges and white sandy beaches. It has
fertile soil supporting a mixed farm and alpine plants which grow
an amazing 600 metres below their usual altitude. In early summer
Marigolds, Iris, Cornflowers and Bluebells abound. There are otters
and seals in Gallanach Bay whilst over 80 species of birds nest
on Muck.
Muck is a peaceful, low lying island with a soft highland air.
There are walks, beautiful scenery and a warm welcome at the craft
shop and tea room selling local produce and home cooking.
An ideal day out for the whole family!
Then back aboard & heading home watching out for whales as
we go....
These Pictures of Minke Whales were taken
on Board Charter Boat Laurenca
