Album April 2016 from Earthwatcher

Mull from Ganavan Bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:08 +0000

View west from Ganavan Bay, near Oban, over the Firth of Lorne to the island of Mull.

Firth of Lorne from Ganavan Bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:11 +0000

View west from Ganavan Bay, near Oban, over the Firth of Lorne to the island of Mull (left of centre). The low strip of land to the right of centre is Lismore Island, with the mountains of the Morven peninsula on the sky line.

Port Mòr and Oban

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:13 +0000

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A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban.

The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock at the foot of the old cliff is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

Port Mòr sea stack and raised beach

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:17 +0000

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A southerly view from Port Mòr looking towards Oban.

The flat area between the woodland and the shore is a raised beach, with the old (Pleistocene) cliff line behind, comprised of Devonian conglomerates. The prominent rock just right of centre is a remnant 'fossil' sea stack.

Kerrera from Port Mòr

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:21 +0000

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The northern end of the island of Kerrera viewed from Port Mòr near Oban. The flat area around the shoreline of the island is a raised beach/wave-cut platform.

The obelisk is a memorial to David Hutcheson who set up a regular steamer service to the Hebrides in 1835. This service was the forerunner of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries of today.

Connel Bridge

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:04:23 +0000

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The Connel Bridge near Oban spans Loch Etive, a sea loch extending some 30 km inland. Formerly a railway bridge, it now carries the A828 road northwards towards Ballachulish.

The turbulent water is due to the strong tidal flow over shallows in the loch bed, creating the white water Falls of Lora when the current is strong. Unfortunately it was near slack water at the time of taking the photo, and the falls were not particularly evident.

Castle Stalker

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:28 +0000

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The classic view of Castle Stalker taken from the viewpoint at West Dallens.

Lots of information here:
www.castlestalker.com

Loch Sligachan and Raasay from Sconser

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:32 +0000

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View over Loch Sligachan to the island of Raasay from the ferry terminal at Sconser on the island of Skye. The prominent flat-topped summit on the skyline is Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay.

Raasay and ferry from Sconser

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:34 +0000

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View to the island of Raasay from the ferry terminal at Sconser on the island of Skye. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig is approaching Sconser. The prominent flat-topped summit on the skyline is Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay.

MV Hallaig bridge

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:38 +0000

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Bridge of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig, en route to Raasay from Sconser

On the ferry to Raasay

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:41 +0000

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On board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig, en route to Raasay from Sconser

Raasay old ferry pier

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:44 +0000

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The old ferry terminal and quay at East Suisnish on the island of Raasay. The quay was formerly used to transport processed iron ore from the iron mine near Inverarish. The buildings and ruins behind the pier are the remains of the iron ore processing plant.

The present-day ferry terminal, opened in 2011, is at Clachan, 2 km to the NNE.

Inverarish and Dùn Caan

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:47 +0000

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The village of Inverarish is the largest settlement on Raasay. The two terraces of cottages were originally built to house workers at the nearby former ironstone mine.

Dùn Caan (444m), the highest point on Raasay, overlooks the scene.

Ben Tianavaig

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:50 +0000

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Looking to Ben Tianavaig (413m) on Skye from the ferry to Raasay.

View back to Skye

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:53 +0000

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Looking back to Skye and the Cuillins from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig, en route to Raasay.

The twin peaked mountain just right of centre is Glamaig (775m).

Clachan and Churchton Bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:05:56 +0000

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The small settlement of Clachan overlooks Churchton Bay on the island of Raasay.
Photo taken from the Raasay ferry.

'Kate's Cottage'

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:06:00 +0000

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'Kate's Cottage' was home for a week during my stay on Raasay.

Dolerite dyke in Druim an Fhurain Sandstone

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:06:04 +0000

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The wave-cut platform just in front of Kate's Cottage exposes the Druim an Fhurain Sandstone (Jurassic) cut by a steeply dipping dolerite dyke (Tertiary).

The Cuillins on Skye form the backdrop across the Narrows of Raaasy.

Glamaig across the Narrows of Raasay

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:06:07 +0000

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Glamaig (775m) on Skye across the Narrows of Raasay, viewed from 'Kate's Cottage' on Raasay.

Sunset over Churchton Bay (1)

nobody@ipernity.com (Earthwatcher) — Wed, 25 May 2016 12:06:11 +0000

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A spectacular sunset over Churchton Bay and the ferry terminal on the island of Raasay. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hallaig is just visible, moored up for the night.