..OTHER USEFUL LINKS

Here are some website links which we hope you will find of interest. Subjects have been organised into wildlife websites, St Kilda websites, websites about Scotland and Scottish islands, photography websites, websites about weather, local information on Mull, Oban and Argyll, Corpach, Fort William and Lochaber, other holidays and miscellaneous. Click to see books and videos we thought you might enjoy.

WILDLIFE WEBSITES

Argyll Birdcam : originally based in Connel, near Oban, Argyll Birdcam manufacture quality nest boxes with built-in cameras.

British Birds : a monthly journal read by all serious birdwatchers and ornithologists around the world.

Chris Gomersall : fabulous photographs of birds (and other subjects). Chris worked as a photographer for the RSPB for 14 years and guides some of our trips.

Dean Birders : Birdwatching info, gallery and daily photo reports from the Forest of Dean in Glos. maintained by and for disabled and housebound birdwatchers.

Dolphin Care UK : set up by Chris Lowes, a diver from Hull, who was appalled by seeing a dead dolphin during a trip to Devon. Informative and appealing site.

Go Wild Guide : new website directory of wildlife guides and wildlife events promoting the enjoyment of British wildlife and wild places.

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust : based in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, HWDT provides information about local whales, dolphins and porpoises.

Laurence Broderick : sculptor, predominantly a stone carver. His love of wild animals, especially the otter, shows clearly in his work.

Mull Birds : the bird life of Mull and the islands of Argyll. Mull is a favorite destination for bird watchers and has a large list of regularly seen species.

Preston Society : aka "The Preston Bird Watching and Natural History Society" these enthusiasts offer nature-based talks and walks for anyone in the area. 

Soay Sheep Society : founded by a group of Soay owners realising the need for a representative body to speak and act on behalf of Soay and Boreray sheep.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society : (WDCS) claims to be the world's most active charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of cetaceans.

ST KILDA WEBSITES

BBC: Scotland on Film : video and radio clips which can be accessed by clicking on the icons indicated. Searching for "St Kilda" reveals several inclusions.

Cruise to St Kilda : photos from Nigel and three other guests who took a holiday aboard Hjalmar Bjorge in June 2007.

Internet Guide to Scotland : a page about St Kilda giving a brief description. Includes some information on a couple of books and also how to get there.

National Trust for Scotland : new dedicated website which looks great and contains masses of information about St Kilda's past, present and future.

Scottish Natural Heritage : search for "St Kilda" and you will find well over 100 entries. Click here for an online summary of SNH facts and figures about St Kilda.

Unesco | World Heritage Centre : the World Heritage Committee designated St Kilda a place that has outstanding universal cultural and natural heritage.

Wikipedia: St Kilda : facts, figures and footnotes from everyone's favourite free online encyclopedia. 

Yahoo St Kilda List : no longer an active discussion list but you can make a posting if you wish.

WEBSITES ABOUT SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH ISLANDS

am baile : the Gaelic Village; a major new website focusing on the language, culture and heritage of the Highland and Islands.

Gazetteer for Scotland : vast geographical database, featuring details of towns, villages, bens and glens from the Scottish Borders to the Northern Isles. 

Internet Guide to Scotland : mainland and islands plus lots of categories such as outdoor activities, genealogy, standing stones, vegetarian establishments etc.

Lonely Isles : Paul and Deena's guide to the abandoned and sparsely populated islands of Scotland. Eye-catching photos, books and DVDs, history and links.

Scots Connection : specialists in Scottish gifts and tartans. Buy jewellery, DVDs, Scottish dialect gifts and all things tartan. With own kilt maker.

Scottish History Online : enables visitors who have a serious interest in Scottish History to be able to interact with each other and share their knowledge.

Scottish Islands Explorer : website of the UK's only bi-monthly magazine devoted to exploring the islands of Scotland. Articles, reviews etc.

Travels to Scotland : Elisabeth and Teije live in the Netherlands but are well-travelled visitors to other countries. Potted history plus photos etc.

Undiscovered Scotland : "the ultimate online guide to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland." Part business directory and part accommodation and visitor guide.

Visit Ardnamurchan : a website designed by Ardnamurchan Tourist Association to show you the best of the area, described as "all of Scotland in miniature." 

Welcome to Scotland : all the travel and tourism information you'll need.

Yesscotland : for all the information you need for an enjoyable visit to Scotland - from activities and where to stay to an ever expanding gazetteer.

Your Scottish Kin : offers a friendly but professional Scottish family research service to help trace your family origins.

PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITES

Buyimage : Colin Palmer's stock photo library of images and landscapes of Scotland. Prints and slides suitable for all types of commercial publication.

Chris Gomersall : fabulous photographs of birds (and other subjects). Chris worked as a photographer for the RSPB for 14 years and guides some of our trips.

Digital Photography Workshops : you, your digital SLR camera, a professional photographer to answer your questions, all on the beautiful Isle of Mull. Perfect.

Hebrides Photos: Martin Collins lives on Lewis and photographs everything from wildlife to waterfalls. He also offers some free desktop wallpaper images.

Oiseval Gallery : images of St Kilda (amongst others) by James Smith who lives, and exhibits, on Lewis.

Phil McDermott : photography is not only a profession but a way of life for Isle of Mull based Phil. His many years of experience is clearly evident on his site.

Photo-Zen : Ian Mackean has a wide variety of images on his website including several pages of evocative black and white images of the Hebrides.

Pictures of Scotland : pictures of Scottish landscapes, castles, lochs, seaside's and common wildlife to view online or purchase as prints.

Scottish Landscape Photography : gallery of photos by David W Robertson. Professional photos of Scotland, showing her beauty and grandeur.

WEBSITES ABOUT WEATHER

Hebrides Weather : displays the data and readings from a private weather station situated about 10 miles east of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.

Inshore Waters : UK Met Office site. Forecast for Great Britain and N Ireland valid for the next 24 hours plus outlook for the following 24 hours.

Leisure Marine : UK Met Office site. Details all their services available to seafarers.

National Data Buoy Center : click on a buoy round the coast of the UK to see current wind direction and speed, wave height, atmospheric pressure etc.

Satellite Weather Map of Europe : UK Met Office site. These images - updated every six hours - are provided by fixed geostationary satellites.

Shipping Forecast : UK Met Office site. Includes a summary of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis, area forecasts, and coastal weather reports.

Surface Pressure Over Europe : UK Met Office site. Produced daily at about 7.30am. 

xcweather : designed with pilots in mind, this site shows wind speed, direction, temperature, conditions etc. and has useful visual forecasts for the next week.

WEBSITES ABOUT MULL, OBAN & ARGYLL

Argyll Online : Argyll businesses, its products, services and tourism. From Dunoon to Glencoe, Tiree to Bute, everything you need to know about Argyll is here.

Argyll etc Tourist Board : local Tourist Board site. Visit the website for information or contact the following offices:

.:: Oban: 01631 563122 or oban@visitscotland.com

.:: Craignure: 01680 812377 or craignure@visitscotland.com

.:: Tobermory: 01688 302182 (Apr - Oct) or tobermory@visitscotland.com

Burnside Self Catering Cottage : a 200 year old holiday cottage in the village of Furnace, eight miles south of Inveraray. Sleeps up to five guests. Loch views.

Discover Mull : all day (7 to 8 hours) tours in an air-conditioned Landrover. Pam & Arthur Brown provide morning coffee and a picnic lunch inclusive in the price.

Kilmelford Steadings : two apartments in a renovated 19th century farm steading on a quiet, single track road just 15 miles south of Oban.

Laggan Farm : 4 star B&B in breath-taking location well known for otters and eagles on the Isle of Mull, close to the village of Lochbuie

Oban and Lorn World Site : a definitive guide to accommodation, places to go, on the water, business and community in the local area.

Staffa House : peaceful B&B in Fionnphort (ideal for Iona) offering ensuite rooms with local, organic food, all underpinned by strong ethical values.

Twelve Oaks, Lochdon : quality self-catering accommodation for two in a bluebell wood with bird feeding stations on the Isle of Mull.

WEBSITES ABOUT CORPACH, FORT WILLIAM AND LOCHABER

Highlands Tourist Board : local Tourist Board site. Visit the website for information or contact the following office:

.:: Fort William: 0845 225 5121 or fortwilliam@visitscotland.com

Outdoor Capital of the UK : beaches, islands, glens, mountains, forests, lochs plus Ben Nevis! Outdoor activities etc. in stunning Highlands landscapes.

OTHER HOLIDAYS

Alba Sailing : a wide choice of sailing yachts from 9 to 13 metres (6 to 10 berths) for bareboat charter to experienced sailors. At Dunstaffnage Marina by Oban.

Birdvogel.pl : if you fancy a birdwatching holiday in Poland in the company of a small, helpful and friendly organisation this is the website for you.

boatdistrict : boat trips of all kinds in the UK including sightseeing trips, charter and hire boats, party venues, restaurants, fishing, sailing, museums and more.

Dogpeople : we can't take dogs onboard but Hamish and his owner know where all the UK's best pet-friendly hotels, cottages, B+Bs, pubs and attractions are!

Fiordland Ecology Holidays : eco holidays in New Zealand's South Island's World Heritage Fiordland National Park, aboard a motor yacht similar to Zuza.

Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust : a "not for profit" voluntary organisation working with islanders to maintain four Crofters' Hostels in the Outer Hebrides.

Happy Highland Campers : explore Scotland in a vintage VW camper van - the original hippy wagon! Pick ups around the Inverness area.

RoomFinderScotland.co.uk : thousands of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, hostels, cottages, caravans and more across the length and breadth of the country.

St Kilda (the other one) : blog and information about St Kilda, suburb of Melbourne in Australia. Piers and penguins - what more could you want?!

Scotland's Personal Hotels : a selection of independent hotels in Scotland that offer comfortable relaxing accommodation with the best of Scottish hospitality.

Scotsell : for a Scottish island holiday if you don't really want to stay on a boat. From self-drive vacations to self-catering cottages you'll find them all here.

Silver Swift : if you like boats but a liveaboard holiday doesn't appeal how about Paul and Jeanette Gallagher's first class day boat from Oban or Tobermory?

Speyside Wildlife : fully guided, all-inclusive bird, whale and mammal holidays for enthusiasts of every ability. Scottish holidays plus trips all over the world.

For information about other boats operating locally or for an accommodation brochure we suggest you ring the Tourist Information Centre in the area you wish to visit. They will provide phone numbers or post literature to you free of charge. Some offices may have seasonal opening hours. Try:

.:: Craignure (Isle of Mull): +44 (0) 1680 812377

.:: Tobermory (Isle of Mull): +44 (0) 1688 302182

.:: Oban: +44 (0) 1631 563122

.:: Lochmaddy (North Uist): +44 (0) 1876 500321

.:: Lochboisdale (South Uist): +44 (0) 1878 700286

.:: Castlebay (Barra): +44 (0) 1871 810336

.:: Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): +44 (0) 1851 703088

MISCELLANEOUS

Bull Terrier Skin : Hannah's site about skin problems in dogs, bull terriers in particular, plus advice on achieving a holistic lifestyle for your pet.

Easytide : from the UK Hydrographic Office. Free site for predicting tides at worldwide ports for up to one week.

greenguide : change your patterns of consumption and seek out greener, natural and ethical alternatives to every conceivable type of product and service.

Go Cruelty Free : we use only BUAV approved cleaning products from the Co-op onboard our boats. You can find similar retailers, worldwide, on this site.

lolcats : life is hard and we all need a giggle now and again - if you like animals you'll love this very silly site (I lost several hours of my life here once...)

The Green Blue : practical advice and information to help marine users think and act in an environmentally conscious way.

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"Highlight had to be

the dolphins riding

the bow of the

boat. How I didn't

push Judithe

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I rushed in my

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front to photograph

them I don't know."

Susan C, Carlisle

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Northern Light Charters, Achnacraig, Achindarroch, Duror of Appin, Argyll PA38 4BS | Tel: +44 (0)1631 740595

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