The area is rich in natural history from its wildlife to its unique geology: the Carsaig arches, the fossil tree at Burg (National Trust for Scotland wilderness area) or the fossil leaf beds at Ardtun. Visit Iona and wander through St. Columba's Abbey, the birth place of European Christianity and the resting place of many Scottish Kings. Enjoy its wonderful scenery and unique atmosphere. Explore Columba's Bay and the disused marble quarry.

Take a trip to Staffa, famous for Fingal's cave with its stunning cliffs of basalt columns, which provided the inspiration for Mendolsson's Hebridean Overture. Walk amongst the puffins on the cliff top. Numerous other sea birds may be seen as well as dolphins and perhaps a whale on the trip. The Treshnish Islands are famous for their bird colonies and scenery and make a memorable days outing with a visit to Staffa on the way back.

Local attractions for walkers include Erraid (Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped Island), the white sands of Knockvologan and the deserted village of Tireragan with its breathtaking beach at Traigh Gheal nearby. Tireragan is a unique conservancy area for the re-establishment of the native fauna and flora being undertaken by Highland Renewal, a local charity. To learn more visit their web site at www.highlandrenewal.ndo.co.uk.

Information is available in the form of leaflets and bookings for the trips to Staffa, etc. can be made on your arrival from Achaban House.

 

Proposed Geological Field Trips from Achaban House for 2001.

The proposed field trips will take place over a six day period starting Sunday and ending Saturday. It would be designed as part holiday and part hobby. The Ross of Mull and Iona offer superb scenery. Iona is important historically. The area offers much to for hill walkers and bird watchers.
Full board ,dinner bed and breakfast , will be included with packed lunches.

The field trips will be conducted Linda Mclaren who is studying Geology with the Open University. She has lived here for the last twenty years and has a detailed knowledge of the geology to be found on the Island of Mull and in particular the Ross of Mull.
This is the first year such weeks have been offered and the exact timing and layout will depend on the response. A proposed week will be typically as follows.

If such a week interests you please E-mail us at linda@kintra.f9.co.uk
or telephone 01681 700397

We would like to establish numbers i.e.,couples,singles, and level of subject knowledge .
Also the dates at which the week would be suitable.