The Dumpling

Just to the south of Loch Lomond beside the village of Gatocharn lies Duncryne Hill – a positively cute protrusion consisting of sandstone and conglomerate from the Emsian era early in the Devonian Period, affectionately known as The Dumpling. Having discovered it on Google Earth, thinking it might afford good views over Loch Lomond and […]

A Day in Argyll (3): Catching a Ferry

Late in the afternoon I caught a ferry from Oban out to Mull. Several times in the voyage, the light was just amazing. Leaving Oban with sunlight and clouds over Kerrera: An epic vibrant complete double-rainbow seeming to hover just 50yd behind the ferry: Stunning light approaching Mull: There’s something relaxing just simply watching the […]