Isle of Luing
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Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
It is small and not much to do. There are some nice walks there but the slate quarry makes it all a bit industrial. But as an outing you can just hop back on the ferry and explore Seil or even Easdale islands. There's some touristy stuff to do there, including a pub.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
I've only spent one night there when on a boat delivery trip on the west coast, but it was quiet and peaceful.
Most small islands have a strange sort of charm, perhaps it's the isolation after the last ferry has sailed for the day. Unlikely to be too cold on the west coast at sea level, but do take waterproofs and wellies.
I suppose it depends on their ages, but I would think there would be an overload of things for children to do if you can get them interested.
Probing in rockpools, fishing off the rocks, identifying the shells and shellfish, beachcombing, looking under rocks for wee crabs and things, making boats from driftwood and sending them on their way, messages in bottles(if still environmentally friendly), identifying seabirds and land birds, being the first to spot one of the famous breed of Luing coo, sealspotting, collecting driftwood to create a fire to make the tea, observational things like timing the period between high tide and low tide, pretty exhausting I would say
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Enjoy!
Most small islands have a strange sort of charm, perhaps it's the isolation after the last ferry has sailed for the day. Unlikely to be too cold on the west coast at sea level, but do take waterproofs and wellies.
I suppose it depends on their ages, but I would think there would be an overload of things for children to do if you can get them interested.
Probing in rockpools, fishing off the rocks, identifying the shells and shellfish, beachcombing, looking under rocks for wee crabs and things, making boats from driftwood and sending them on their way, messages in bottles(if still environmentally friendly), identifying seabirds and land birds, being the first to spot one of the famous breed of Luing coo, sealspotting, collecting driftwood to create a fire to make the tea, observational things like timing the period between high tide and low tide, pretty exhausting I would say
.Enjoy!
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raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
^^^^^^^+1, go for it. 
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Had to google map it , and my answer is yes go and enjoy it
Nearby Isle of Mull was fantastic last time i was there 20+ years ago
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
I like the way you think.I've only spent one night there when on a boat delivery trip on the west coast, but it was quiet and peaceful.
Most small islands have a strange sort of charm, perhaps it's the isolation after the last ferry has sailed for the day. Unlikely to be too cold on the west coast at sea level, but do take waterproofs and wellies.
I suppose it depends on their ages, but I would think there would be an overload of things for children to do if you can get them interested.
Probing in rockpools, fishing off the rocks, identifying the shells and shellfish, beachcombing, looking under rocks for wee crabs and things, making boats from driftwood and sending them on their way, messages in bottles(if still environmentally friendly), identifying seabirds and land birds, being the first to spot one of the famous breed of Luing coo, sealspotting, collecting driftwood to create a fire to make the tea, observational things like timing the period between high tide and low tide, pretty exhausting I would say
Enjoy!
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
Spent a lovely time for a day and a night there on my two wheels. Very peaceful. Raised beaches for the geologist. I'd go back for some gentle walks and a more detailed explore on foot. B&B lady was very pleasant and chatted with me over dinner and into the evening.
BTW it may be spelled Luing but the locals call it Ling
BTW it may be spelled Luing but the locals call it Ling
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
BTW it may be spelled Luing but the locals call it Ling
Good point. And neighbouring Kerrera has the accent on the first e. Not on the second one, as you would expect from say, Porche Carrera.
And a razor clam that you will find in the rock pools, is called a spoot.
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
The locals always get the choice of what the name of the place is. 'Tis their right
Lochaline = Loch Allen
Milngavie = Mull guy
Greenock = Greenock (not Grinock - BBC take note.)
