08/01/2025, 22:05

Kilchurn Castle

Time away from Dunstaffanage marina for us to visit Loch Awe and admire Kilchurn Castle in its beautiful winter landscape.

The castle was built by Sir Colin Campbell in the mid 1400s on Kilchurn island in Loch Awe. It was the main stronghold of the Campbell Clan for three centuries. Mighty Ben Cruchan in the background. It was finally destroyed by lightning in 1760. Nowadays it can be reached by foot.

20/12/2024, 13:52

A chilly misty December morning - Our small ship Speideren at Dunstaffnage Marina, Oban

11/12/2024, 11:20

Winter sunshine at Dunstaffnage Marina, where our cruises depart from during our season.

30/11/2024, 19:11

Winter Maintenance

Our small ship Seahorse II heading north for her annual makeover. A chilly trip!

04/11/2024, 20:44

Gemini Explorer - Winter Maintenance

Gemini Explorer with her two new anchors and her freshly painted hull. Our winter maintenance is in full swing.

07/10/2024, 23:11

Southern Hebridean Islands

Pictures from guests Martin and Carole who recently joined us for a six night ‘Southern Hebridean Wild Isles: Islay, Jura, Luing and Shuna’ cruise aboard our small ship Seahorse II.

21/09/2024, 22:25

Magnificent Blue Skies

Our small ships Seahorse II and Speideren.

15/09/2024, 17:34

Scottish Cruise to St Kilda

Pictures from a recent 10 night cruise to St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides onboard our small ship Gemini Explorer.

Many thanks to guest Julia for sharing.

11/09/2024, 14:17

A Grey Heron Landing

Remarkable pictures taken during the six night ‘Isle of Mull and Small Isles Explorer’ photography cruise. Many thanks to photography tutor Gary Barber for the pictures.

02/09/2024, 21:21

Our small ship Speideren.

01/09/2024, 22:19

Gemini Explorer

Our small ship Gemini Explorer on the way to the Small Isles.

Many thanks to Captain Damien for the picture.

17/08/2024, 20:20

Outer Hebrides

A few days ago, Seahorse II guests enjoyed a guided tour of Lewis and Harris. Some of the highlights were the Calanais standing stones, the Dun Carloway Broch, the Arnol Blackhouse and Lews Castle.

14/08/2024, 13:38

Scottish Seabirds

Wonderful seabirds spotted during one of our small ship cruises.

Copywright Gary Barber.

21/07/2024, 21:16

Wonderful Scottish Wildlife

Sunfish (mola mola), Risso’s dolphins, minke whales, eagles, seals and bottlenose dolphins. Some of the wildlife our guests have recently enjoyed during a 10 night voyage to St Kilda.

Many thanks to deckhand Gordie for the pictures.

16/07/2024, 23:32

Our small ship Speideren in the Sound of Iona.

10/07/2024, 12:49

Ulva, off the West Coast of Mull.

A stunning sunset last night for guests onboard Speideren.

09/07/2024, 23:21

Gemini Explorer at Mingulay Beach

A wonderful day yesterday visiting the Outer Hebrides before heading to St Kilda this morning onboard Gemini Explorer. Guests saw dolphins, minke whales and a sunfish!

Many thanks to Captain Dougie for the pictures.

04/07/2024, 22:40

The Outer Hebrides

Pictures from a recent 10 night cruise to the Outer Hebrides onboard our small ship Gemini Explorer.

Many thanks to guest Angela for sharing.

24/06/2024, 22:03

This Evening.

A delightful conclusion to an eight-night voyage exploring Skye and the Small Isles.

23/06/2024, 20:33

Exploring the Outer Hebrides

Pictures from a recent 10 night cruise to the Outer Hebrides onboard our small ship Seahorse II.

Many thanks to guest Barbara for sharing.