Album Coast & Seascapes from Herb Riddle

The approach to Rum

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:37:33 +0000

As our ferry approaches the Small Island of Rum we get to see a great view of its two rugged peaks; Askival (left) and Hallival (right) . This is part of the Rum Cuillin ridge, situated within the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.

Askival: Rising to 812 meters (2,664 ft), it is the highest peak on the Isle of Rùm and a prominent Corbett characterized by its sharp, conical profile.
Hallival: Positioned immediately adjacent to the east, recognizable by its broad, stepped ridge formed from ancient layered igneous rock intrusions.

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Sgeir Dhearg Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:08 +0000

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Otherwise known as Beacon Rock. It is in reality a small, active navigation light built in 1901 and is 7.5 meters high standing just outside of Mallaig harbour. In the background we see the shores of the Isle of Skye with its impressive mountains further away.

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HWW ~ A daytrip to Rum

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:17:25 +0000

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As our ferry departs on its approx. ninety minutes sail from Mallaig to the village of Kinloch on the Isle of Rum, the deck hands get ready to release the hawser. We are very lucky here as our usual holidays of damp grey weather has miraculously turned warm with blue skies.
From this photo you can just see where I took a previous photo of the harbour from. Pip
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Eigg from Arisaig

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:30:05 +0000

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A busy day as we had walked the shores of Loch Morar in the morning and now we are at the little village of Arisaig with its tiny harbour where one can take a boat trip to the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum.
In front of us showing its Prominent pitchstone ridge is the profile of An Sgùrr on the Isle of Eigg. Much further than it looks here across the sea loch of Loch nan Ceall into the Atlantic.

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A calm sunset

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:34:30 +0000

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A view towards the Small Islands of Scotland from Mallaig.

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Lets go walk on the beach

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:29:29 +0000

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Another view of one of the little sandy bays of Camusdarach here. "Hold on to the rope, it might be slippy". Ahead we see Eigg and Rum of the Small Islands.

See PiP for the same bay from a different spot.

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A post-card from Mallaig harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:05:51 +0000

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Showing the old life-boat ramp to the water we see here the busy harbour at a quiet time. The ferries have sailed and the fishing fleet sail at nightfall. You can see here the modern lifeboat moored by the quay in orange, on call for any emergency, which in this part of the world can be quite frequently
Mallaig was one of the foremost fishing harbours on the west coast in the heyday of the herring industry but, like everywhere else, that has decreased and now the boats that are left are mainly involved in fishing for langoustine. Mallaig provides some of the best shelter on the coast for all weathers with the exception of strong Northerlies when the anchorages across in Inverie Bay on the Knoidart shore would provide much better shelter. (A spot that we were also to visit.)

See PiP for alternative view.

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The Cuillins of Rum from Camusdarach beach

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:18:17 +0000

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Looking almost like a Himalayan mountain scene we are still here on the beaches of Camusdarach. A rather artistic view showing the higher peaks of Rum and the edge of Eigg. As can be seen, other intrepid explorers enjoy the view too standing on a small rocky outcrop into the sea.

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The silence of Rum

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:48:53 +0000

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The archipelago of The Small Isles consist of the Isles of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. So here we are on the largest of them; Rum, and one very soon realises why it is a National Nature Reserve. Its permanent population is around 31 people (2022) living in and around the village of Kinloch.
This photo is taken just beyond Kinloch and looks NE to show part of the Isle of Skye from the Rum Inlet.

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The old boathouse at Camusdarach

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:49:37 +0000

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As we continue south along this most wonderful coastline we pass behind this old boathouse. Maybe it is still used for something as the big stout doors were firmly locked. Ahead we see the Small Islands of Eigg to the left and the Cuillins of Rum centre stage. (They were actually much closer than they look here on this very wide angle 10mm shot.)

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The beauty of Camusdarach

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:05:31 +0000

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Having strolled through the soft silver sands of Moray we come across one of numerous small bays. The wet sands here not as distinctive silver as the sands of Morar but still quite wonderful. We are looking north to the western side of The Isle of Skye with Rum to the left. notice the number of people up here!

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The Silver Sands of Morar, Lochaber

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:59:44 +0000

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Enjoy with me our second day here at Mallaig. Today we take a walk over this splendid white sand with clear blue waters and views, towards the beauty of the Camusdarach beaches.

The Silver Sands of Morar are a stunning series of white sand beaches near Mallaig. Famed for their turquoise waters and striking views of the Small Isles, they are easily accessed via the A830 "Road to the Isles," just a 5-10-minute drive south of the village. PiP
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The Small isles from Mallaig

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:08:52 +0000

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It’s our first evening here and swapping between my binoculars, DSLR camera , phone and glass of wine, I shoot my umpteenth shot of this incredible view from our cottage garden.
Here we see left to right: The isle of Eigg, Rum and the Isle of Skye on the right.
In front of the fence sits a bench with table, as besides this view, just some 30 metres directly below us runs the famous single line of the West Highland Railway, quite often with steam locomotives and heritage carriages but we were two weeks or so too early to see steam. I did see, or rather heard, the diesel trains rushing by a couple of times though.

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The Island of Eigg in the blue-hour

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:09:45 +0000

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After two days of travel we finally arrive at our destination just on the outskirts of Mallaig. Our big cottage window and garden looks out onto this scene which I took within hours of getting here. This boat turned out to be a regular visitor here as it heads towards Mallaig, only a short distance away.

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The Road to the Isles, panorama

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:18:43 +0000

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A six photo 160° stitch . The sea is to our right.

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A bench at Arisaig.

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:44:37 +0000

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The tiny village of Arisaig is only about 8 miles (11km) from Mallaig and is a favourite place for outdoor enthusiast and explorers as it sits on the scenic Road to the isles. As can be seen it has wonderful views to the Small Isles and one can take a small boat to them from here.

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Mallaig harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:05:08 +0000

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A high view of Mallaig here. Standing on the coast of Morar facing out over the sound of Sleat to the Isle of Skye. A gateway to the Inner Hebrides and a thriving fishing port. It is also the terminus of the famous West Highland Railway Line: Oban - Fort William – Mallaig.
We see directly ahead the Isle of Rum with Eigg to the left and the Isle of Skye to the right.

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A Mallaig Sunset

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:17:20 +0000

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This is a view from our holiday cottage window towards the Small Islands and the Isle of Skye. Each evening we sat for above an hour watching the sun go down almost at the centre of this scene. We see here on the left The Island of Rum, then with a bigger space than it appears here from the centre (Point of Sleat) , the Isle of Skye. There is a big gap between the two islands. If I went wider angle here we would also see the Island of Eigg to the left of Rum and further on the right, the rugged Torridon Mountains of Skye.

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A walk along Worms Head

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:40:58 +0000

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Another from my 2005 collection. I had great pleasure to hike to this sea serpent's head. The headland is approached via a tidal causeway.

"Worm's Head is a headland, at Rhossili, part of the City and County of Swansea, Wales. It is the furthest westerly point of the Gower Peninsula. The name Worm's Head is derived from an Old English word 'wyrm' for 'sea serpent." WiKi.
See PiP for alternative view and mapping.

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Rhossili Bay and Worms Head

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:23:23 +0000

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Another oldie here from summer 2005 after being reminded of it whilst watching one of our holiday videos last night. I took a lot of photos on this one week around here and that included walking over this limestone formation and onto Worms Head itself.

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