To Ailsa Craig with @Snoweider

Elspeth skippered "Cowal"; @snoweider crewed on "Bennan"

 What a day! So many people wanted to come with us that we had to use both boats; which meant that we needed a crew member for "Bennan". Elspeth tweeted @snoweider from Wild on Arran who was not going to pass up this opportunity...

Hundreds of gannets at the Water Cave

Cowal, Bennan and Orca

Arran from Ailsa Craig

The weather was perfect - light breeze, calm sea and warm(ish)...


There were thousands of gannets as well as huge numbers of guillemots and razorbills; kittiwakes a-plenty; and many, many puffins!

The long march!

Cowal heading for home

Heading to Pladda

Tall Ships and Small Birds...

Several participants in the 2011 Tall Ships Race have arrived in Lamlash Bay, and what a wonderful sight they make! We grabbed a few snaps while getting ready to head to Ailsa Craig, so here's a taster...

Europa

Europa: Figurehead detail

Pelican of London

Pelican of London: Figurehead detail

Happy snappers!

Puffins on Ailsa Craig

Lots of puffins nesting on Ailsa Craig: nice ride out there, GREAT ride back! Many squeals and giggles - Woosh!

HitchHop came to Arran!

On Hamilton Isle, off Clauchlands Pt.

Brian Ferguson & Jim Campbell are travelling around the islands of west Scotland to raise funds for the RNLI who do invaluable work saving lives at sea around Britain's coasts. You can follow the guys on Facebook (search for HitchHop) or on Twitter (@HitchHop) as they stagger their way from the Clyde to the Butt of Lewis, landing on as many islands as is possible. If you wish to make a donation you can use their page at Virgin Money Giving. Good Luck lads!

We want to go there!

OK! Pladda to...

...Holy Isle (the Inner Light)...

...now back to Arran please!