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Birds of Prey

Environment, Travel

Weren’t We Supposed to be Taking a Boat Trip Around Jura?

There’s only one way to really see the islands in the Inner Hebrides and that’s to get in a boat. Being on the Isle of Islay for a few days, seemed a perfect excuse to book a boat trip. When I booked Venture West and chatted to Sandy a boat trip around Jura fitted the bill. Picking up at Port Askaig on Islay, dropping in at the distillery of course, exploring remote shores and historic spots – being the home of George Orwell, where he wrote 1984. The Corryvreckan Whirlpool was also on the list, one of the largest permanent whirlpools in the world … in one of the most dangerous stretches of water around the British Isles! Gulp.

For me, I wanted to get close up to nature. With the hope of seeing dolphins, seals and birds of prey, a boat trip is one of the best ways to do this. Why? Being amongst nature inspires us to protect it.

But of course, the itinerary could change…

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November 10, 2024
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Environment, Travel

Meet Delta, the Caracara – the intelligent, and somewhat OCD Bird of Prey!

At The Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Come and meet the characters at the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre – and I don’t mean Stewart and Kevin, the very hands on owners and falconry experts at the centre. But the many rescued and restored to health hawks, owls, raptors and eagles and then some unexpected visitors like Delta, the Caracara.

But first, let me tell you why this centre is so important, why we actively support them and why you might consider doing the same.

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November 2, 2024
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Travel

Two ‘Must Do’ Activities at Loch Lomond, Alexandria

Don’t leave Loch Lomond until you do these two activities. One is low cost, and worth so much more, and I would bet that it will become an all time favourite whatever age you are. The second is more expensive but good value for the experience and memories.

And honestly, what could be more important than memories?

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November 4, 2022
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Travel

Scotland: 10 Five Star Hotels (mostly), 22 days (Part 2)

Ullswater to Loch Lomond – Scotland, here we come!

Find out why some of the most expensive hotels in Scotland aren’t always good value. Read up on hotels that have taken action to be more sustainable, and those that still have a way to go. Use the information to help plan your own road trip up the west coast of Scotland.

‘THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY’

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November 3, 2022
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Travel

Scotland: 10 Five Star Hotels (mostly), 22 days (Part 1)

Hertfordshire to Ullswater, Lake District

Find out why some of the most expensive hotels in Scotland aren’t always good value. Read up on hotels that have taken action to be more sustainable, and those that still have a way to go. Use the information to help plan your own road trip up the west coast of Scotland.

‘THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY’

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September 5, 2022
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