Western Scotland and the Heatwave.

We have just had three of the most sublime paddling days possible.

Alan and Roger drove down from Fort William then paddled across the Sound of Jura to meet us at Craighouse. The next day we zoomed through the Sound of Islay with the tide to the fantastic west coast of Jura, with seals, sea otters and dolphins for company. We camped at Shian Bay, a crescent of white sand then on to an exciting crossing of the Corryvreckan right at the end of the tide. Across to the Garvellachs, then on to camp on Belnahua, which not only was the best campsite of the whole trip but one of the best campsites of all time. 

From one tent doorway we looked straight down The Sound of Luing and across to Fladda, from the other doorway across to the Garvellachs and down the Firth of Lorne. Meanwhile the moon rose, the sun set and the sea barely rippled. 

Absolutely amazing few days, thanks Alan and Roger. 

     Belnahua campsite