#westcoastscotland

[sthildaseaadventures-blog]

Stunning Scottish Sunsets

Pictures taken during a September 'Isle of Skye and the Small Isles' cruise onboard Seahorse II. Many thanks to guest Barbara for sharing.

#visitscotland #scottishislands #innerhebrides #westcoastscotland #hebrides #st hilda sea adventures #onlyinscotland #lovescotland #smallship #scottishsunset #sunset #solo travel #smallgrouptravel #explorescotland #travelscotland #sunset photography

[albagamefishing]

The River Coe. Glencoe. The Three Sisters. The MacDonalds held the glen until conflict broke out between the MacDonalds and the Campbells of Argyll. There was fault on both sides; the MacDonalds stole Campbell cattle, and the Campbells kept trying to annex MacDonald territory. The conflict carried on into the 17th century, when the clans found themselves on opposite sides of the Wars of the Covenant. The Campbells supported the government, while the MacDonalds allied with the Royalist cause. To put it in simple terms, the MacDonalds represented the traditional Highland way of life, while the Campbells represented Scottish ties to England and government control. The centuries-long conflict came to head in one of the most infamous episodes in Scottish history. The Massacre of Glencoe took place in Glen Coe on 13 February 1692. An estimated 30 members and associates of Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed by Scottish government forces, allegedly for failing to pledge allegiance to the new monarchs, William III and Mary II. These government soldiers had enjoyed hospitality from the MaDonalds, before receiving the order to slay them when many were sleeping. According to Highland code, a clansman should give shelter to anyone, even to his sworn enemy. Nowadays this iconic landscape is a must for visitors. @lochlevenseafoodcafe is nearby and unmissable. Our guests enjoy staying at the superb @glencoehouse Glencoe was used for a filming location for many films including Braveheart, Rob Roy and as the “Bridge of Death” scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. . . . . #glencoe #glencohouse #westcoastscotland #threesisters #rivercoe #albagamefishing #scottishtourism #visitscotland #scotland_insta #scotlandtravel (at Glencoe, Scottish Highlands)

#glencoe #glencohouse #westcoastscotland #threesisters #rivercoe #albagamefishing #scottishtourism #visitscotland #scotland_insta #scotlandtravel

[islagoldie]

Kyleakin (in Gaelic ‘Caol Àcain’) gets its name from the strait of Kyle Akin: a stretch of water at the entrance of Loch Alsh. Kyle means a narrow, strait of water. The name Akin likely comes from Acain, deriving from the name Haakon after King Haakon the IV of Norway who, supported by Gaelic forces from the Western Isles, anchored his fleet in Kyleakin prior to the battle fought against the Scottish King Alexander III, at Largs in 1263 AD. Another possible origin of Acain is that it is derived from Acunn, a Celtic mythological figure who’s legend has it that he, and his brother Riadh lived happily alongside each other in two towers, then one cold day Riadh stole a burning peat from Acunn’s tower to warm up his own. Acunn and Riadh had a terrible fight resulting in them scattering stones all over the bay of Glenelg. Castle Moil, now a ruin, was a fortress built in the late 15th century allegedly for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary'. Princess Mary had imposed a toll for boats crossing the site and used a chain slung from the castle to the mainland to ensure their adherence. Once the crew had paid their toll, the princess would bare her breasts (maybe even give them a jiggle), hence the nickname 'Saucy Mary'.

#kyleakin #Caol Àcain #Saucy Mary #Castle Moil #Acunn and Riadh #fortress #norwegianprincess #lochalsh #KingHaakon iv #Kyle Akin #mythology #celtic #celticmythology #westcoastscotland #west coast #northeastscotland #jiggle #Isla Goldie Photography #sonder

[staceyaphoto]

Peace & Arran // 2019 #Arran #Scotland #ferry #sea #water #westcoastscotland #scottish #photography #glasgow #peace #island #isleofarran https://www.instagram.com/p/B603Zv1HZLG/?igshid=77751l7776de

#arran #scotland #ferry #sea #water #westcoastscotland #scottish #photography #glasgow #peace #island #isleofarran

[surfaceplus]

Thursday Throwback> We were fortunate to have supplied and fitted the flooring in this stunning Seamill project, working with @reddoor_interiors Currently working on the neighbours house, a stunning design by @brown_and_brown_architects (Finished pics to follow soon♥️) #Repost @scotlandshomeoftheyear • • • • • • Scotland On this weeks #SHOTY the judges visit 3 outstanding homes in Argyll & The West! What surprises might there be this week?! Tune in tonight at 8pm on the BBC Scotland channel to find out, or catch up on IPlayer ❤️🏡❤️ If you want to enter your home in the next series, drop us a line today at [email protected] to tell us more about your home! Casting finishes this week, so don’t delay!! Filming will not take place until it is safe to do so. #SHOTY #scotlandshomes #scotland #scottishinteriordesigner #scottishliving #highlandsofscotland #westcoastscotland #orkney #shetlandstyle #shetlandhomes #scottisharchitecture #scottishislands #scottishcottage #scottishnewbuild (at Seamill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGW8SfjFbrp/?igshid=91cwmry36hba

#repost #shoty #scotlandshomes #scotland #scottishinteriordesigner #scottishliving #highlandsofscotland #westcoastscotland #orkney #shetlandstyle #shetlandhomes #scottisharchitecture #scottishislands #scottishcottage #scottishnewbuild

[doggietrainer-blog]

Beautiful watching the sun go down over the hills over Loch Teacuis #rahoyestate #scotlandhighlands #highlands #scotland #scotlandtravel #highlands #westcoastscotland #saturday #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #sky #clouds #loch #lakeside #lakes https://www.instagram.com/p/B29833RDWxL/?igshid=1c7s6yul4dhrc

#rahoyestate #scotlandhighlands #highlands #scotland #scotlandtravel #westcoastscotland #saturday #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #sky #clouds #loch #lakeside #lakes

[instadiaryfran]

All these people saying they never got their Hogwarts letter: you got the letter. You went to Hogwarts. We were all there together. J.K. Rowling . . . . #jacobitetrain #jkrowling #harrypotter #hogwartsexpress #oldtime #harrypotterexperience #westcoast #westcoastscotland #westcoastrailways (at Glenfinnan Viaduct) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14R3LXgIFC/?igshid=188hhrxmuwnef

#jacobitetrain #jkrowling #harrypotter #hogwartsexpress #oldtime #harrypotterexperience #westcoast #westcoastscotland #westcoastrailways

[johnhenryprints-blog]

Available at www.johnhenryprints.com #johnhenryprints #discoverscotland #scotland #scotlandhighlands #scotland_insta #scotland_lover #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands #westcoastscotland #scotlandlove #igscotland #scotlandscenery https://www.instagram.com/p/BuydaiXBDqm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19pgthb8nbvhi

#johnhenryprints #discoverscotland #scotland #scotlandhighlands #scotland_insta #scotland_lover #scotlandtravel #scottishhighlands #westcoastscotland #scotlandlove #igscotland #scotlandscenery

[curiousseagull-blog]

Classic Tobermory shot- had to get one in. #tobermory #mull #isleofmull #scotland #visitscotland #westcoastscotland #ballamory #explorescotland

#westcoastscotland #explorescotland #tobermory #mull #scotland #isleofmull #visitscotland #ballamory

[hdeu]

Went for a very wet, very hilly climb today. Thanks @clydemuirshiel for being stunningly atmospheric. . . . . #scotland #cycling #fromwhereiride #reliveapp #landscape #vscocam #genesisbicycleclub #cyclescotland #rain #spring #westcoastscotland #view #renfrewshire #paisleyis #mist #mountains #roadslikethese (at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park)

#cycling #reliveapp #genesisbicycleclub #renfrewshire #paisleyis #cyclescotland #spring #rain #scotland #westcoastscotland #mist #mountains #roadslikethese #landscape #view #vscocam #fromwhereiride

[sthildaseaadventures-blog]

Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides Scottish Cruise

Pictures from a recent six night 'Mull Odyssey Cruise: Staffa, Iona and the Ross of Mull' onboard our small ship Gemini Explorer.

Many thanks to guest Clive for sharing these pictures.

#st hilda sea adventures #isleofmull #visitscotland #lovescotland #puffins #eagles #inner hebrides #westcoastscotland #westcoastwaters #wildisles #wildlife photography #scottishwildlife #wildlife holidays #hebrides #smallship #smallgroups #travelscotland

[albagamefishing]

What a stunning river and a wonderful day with two fantastic guests. With strange fluctuations in weather no fish. But when you enjoy a hot lunch from @eolachfood of Lamb shoulder parsnip mash and veg with a superb wine from @enotriacoe what’s not to like. Big thanks to Andy @highland_angling great to work together . . #salmonfishing #daiwawhisker #pennbattle2 #albagamefishing #orvisendorsedguides #orvisuk #rivergarry #westcoastscotland #inverlochycastle # https://www.instagram.com/p/BvFLMnnjX38/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f5ewivkr7mwj

#salmonfishing #daiwawhisker #pennbattle2 #albagamefishing #orvisendorsedguides #orvisuk #rivergarry #westcoastscotland #inverlochycastle

[emilycrookshank]

The Isle of Skye, Scotland. It takes a long time to get anywhere when you want to draw everything in sight. . . . #isleofskye #skye #scotland #leftmyheartinscotland #charcoallandscape #charcoal #drawing #art #painting #printmaking #enpleinair #landscape #abstract #paper #campervanadventures #composition #skyeadventures #westcoastscotland #highlandandislands #september

#isleofskye #skye #drawing #art #highlandandislands #enpleinair #abstract #composition #skyeadventures #september #paper #charcoal #scotland #printmaking #leftmyheartinscotland #westcoastscotland #landscape #painting #charcoallandscape #campervanadventures

[islagoldie]

Driving by the banks of Loch Linnhe, passing St. Brides Church, Onich, a beautiful picnic area and upon reaching Fort William, I stopped for a look at the fishing pier at the West End car park overlooking Loch Leven.

#lochaber #lochlinnhe #stbrides #onich #westcoast #scotland #westcoastscotland #loch leven #fort william #west end car park #isla goldie

[claireandrewslit]

Am I lucky yet? . . . #westcoastscotland #rainbow #wanderlust #travel #explore #scotland #highlands #highlandlife #laide #littlelochbroom #uk_greatshots #ukpotd_aug17 #ukpotd #thisisscotland

#travel #laide #highlands #thisisscotland #littlelochbroom #explore #ukpotd #highlandlife #uk_greatshots #wanderlust #scotland #ukpotd_aug17 #rainbow #westcoastscotland

[kenbottomley]

The Aurora Borealis are putting on a spectacular show on the west coast tonight. This was taken a few minutes ago as they dance above Millport. I hope to catch a few more tonight before it disappears and will check the images out tomorrow. #auroraborealis #northernlights #scotland #nightsky #millport #westcoastscotland #highlandsandislands #scotlandsbeauty #visitscotland #scotlandatnight #portencross

#scotland #nightsky #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandatnight #highlandsandislands #millport #northernlights #visitscotland #portencross #auroraborealis #westcoastscotland