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Scotland's West Coast - Oban to Iona | Ep. 189

July 4, 2025 · 17 min · 842 views · Oban

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Tom and Karen navigate the west coast of Scotland from Oban to Iona, passing through the Sound of Kerrera and along the southern coast of the Isle of Mull.3:01 After departing Oban, they transit the Ross of Mull and anchor at the southwestern end of the island, noting the craggy coastline and frequent waterfalls.7:00 The route includes a passage through Tinker’s Hole, a narrow, shallow channel characterized by pink granite rock formations and underwater hazards.8:07 The pair anchors off the island of Iona, observing the local ferry operations and the effects of a one-knot cross-current on the vessel's approach to the ramp.10:44 Shore excursions include visits to the Iona Abbey, the medieval parish church, and the ruins of the 13th-century nunnery.14:28 During the transit, they encounter the Round Mull race, which features approximately 30 sailboats sailing downwind.5:54

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