This is the farthermost of the Forth islands, in the Firth of Forth. It is a nice place to visit on any tours of Scotland. The isle was popular with Cristian monks in the distant past. Saint Adrian was killed by the raiding Danish Vikings in 870AD The remains...
This is a sentinel rock that sits in the Firth of Clyde. If you are on tours of Scotland you will see it off the West coast. If you are near Girvan it is clearly visible. Ailsa Craig is in fact a large volcanic core over 1,000 feet...
This is an isolated island off the North coast of Ireland with some interesting features and history. It is not always possible to visit the island due to the rough seas, but it is clearly visible as you drive around the coast. Those views alone should not...
Rathlin Island is situated off the north coast of Ireland, and is the only inhabited offshore island in Northern Ireland. Rathlin has long had associations with both Ireland and Scotland due to where it is situated, and it once lay at the heart of the...
The tiny island of Muck, measuring just 2 miles by 1 mile, has exceptionally fertile soil, and the island is carpeted with wild flowers in spring and early summer. It takes its name from the Gaelic muc (pig), and pigs are still raised here. Ferries call...
Floating off Scotland’s remote northeast coast, the Orkney and Shetland Islands are captivating archipelagos forming an antithesis to modern urban grit. Life has always been different in this part of the country. Things move a bit slower and local folk appreciate a smile and a...
02 August After a Safety Briefing on one of Aquaholics Coastguard certified boats you will take the beautiful coastline along to Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. Putting the North Coast behind you, you will head over to Rathlin Island to view the spectacular sights of West Lighthouse and...