During my last flight to the UK I had a window seat. As we approached the Western Isles there was not a cloud in the sky, and I had am amaz...

Island names are often intriguing; the name Eriskay in particular. Nearly all references I've come across over the years say it means ...

Before we say goodbye to Eriskay we'll pay a visit to the island's two cemeteries. This is a photo of the north cemetery. The build...

From Beinn Stac we'll descend north to visit Coilleag a' Phrionnsa, the Prince's Strand. On the way down we pass above the term...

After descending Beinn Sgiathan we have to walk around the head of the harbour Acairsaid Mhor before starting the climb to the top of Ben S...

A great way to descend Beinn Sciathan is to head due east down to Loch Dubhat. Along the way you can get a closer look at Calbhaigh island....

This view indicator is mounted on the trig-pillar atop Beinn Scriathan, the highest point of Eriskay. The islet in the distance connected t...

In the next few posts I want to share some of the views that await all who wander the hills of Eriskay. These first two are looking north...