Gigha to the end of the world.

A chance to bookend my experience of the Hebrides, started 3 years ago with Lewis & Harris, with a daytrip down to the Island of Gigha (just off the coast of the Kintyre Penninsula, affectionately referred to the "Wang of Scotland'). Complete with wistfull glances across to the the misty mountained heart of Islay Whiskey heaven.

A few observations...

Gourse, is possibly the most unfortunately named of plants. A wild-flowering weed it may be, but if for tourist information purposes only, surely a less unpleasant sounding name can be found for something that, in the spring sun, provides a welcome splash of bright warmth across the countryside. Gourse... I cant help thinking it sounds like an unpleasantly itchy skin complaint one may have on ones arse.

All the cliches about Scottish food are true, and most likely understated.

True Scottish weather involves the experience of the full range of meterological conditions in a 24 hour period, and possibly a 24 minute period.

Even Scottish food can be enjoyably experienced when taken with a proper pint of Ale or Guinness, chased with a generous dram of Lagavulin.

... Back from Gigha and down the 'Wang' to the end of the World (otherwise known as the Mull of Kintyre), to gaze across to Ireland and in the distance, next weeks destination.