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Scotland's West Coast - Oban to Iona | Ep. 189
July 4, 2025 · 17 min · 809 views · Oban
What this video covers
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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