Oban, and arrival in Outer Hebrides

The view from the van on my first Scottish morning:











It had rained overnight, but held off for a morning last minute shopping in Oban, I bought a nice scarf and a hideously wild tartan pair of gloves. Picnic lunch on the seafront.






The ferry trip took 5 hours, and the scenery for the first half was lovely. I sat on deck as the weather was mild, and saw dolphins. Smooth and comfy trip, and busier than I expected.

We arrived at Castlebay in beautiful sun and I easily found Borve campsite, right on a wild rocky coast. I set up, cooked tea, and watched the sun set at about 10.30pm. Still sunny! But no WiFi.

Up to Oban, by the sea

I left Willowman festival early, worrying about missing my ferry. It was just as well as the A1 junction was about to close! It rained all the way up to border, and then as soon as I crossed in to Scotland - sun!! Interesting drive through Glasgow, I must go back there soon. 

Good roads mainly but driving along Loch Lomond for took forEVER and must be a nightmare in the summer. A wild drive then over to Oban, with view of snow on the hills.

Loch Lomond

Nice pitch on the campsite at North Ladraig, right on the beach front. It was a big site with loads of facilities so I could shower off the festival muck and get my clothes washed. I charged everything up in readiness, and had a picnic tea. Still lovely and sunny.

Willowman 2015 - June 18-21st

Well I know I went, but looking back I can't remember anyone except Echo and the Bunnymen, who were great. Killing Moon and all the hits plus a bit of chat.

Weather was poor, bands not worth getting wet for, so left early for Oban and the ferry to the Hebrides.