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West Coast Island Walks (4)

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Now some of Andy's photos: John sharing the (mini) drams The sword in the stone (or more the pole in the buoy) Exec lounge - Barra Day 2 - Colin - a hard earned pint at the end of the day

West Coast Island Walks (3)

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A selection of Gordon's photos from the walks: Leaving Uig on the Ferry to North Uist Full Team on Berneray Last 3 last day Local wildlife Berneray East Quirang 2 Quirang Seagull Time for a rest

West Coast Island Walks (2)

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Ken's match report and photos: "Day 1 (Thursday) Two cars, two dogs and 5 of us (Colin, John, Gordon, Andy and Ken) made it to the start line…. Ian Sh was a late, enforced withdrawal and Ian St otherwise engaged with BoG.  Early start at the golf club before heading off.  First stop the compulsory coffee at Inverness Tiso and then down the Loch Ness road heading for Skye.  A couple of interruptions along the way – major roadworks on Loch Ness and major photo opportunity at Eilan Donan.  Plan was a short hill walk on Skye – Ben Tianavaig, overlooking Portree on one side and Rassay on the other.  Weather was dry, bright but cloudy.  See pics below…..great views back to the Cuillins (remember Red Cuillin = rounded, Black Cuillin = jagged). View south from Ben Tianavaig The team on top of Ben Tianavaig A very enjoyable walk of 3 to 4 hours – great views all round, two circling sea eagles from the summit. Mostly on sheep-tracks apart from a sho...