Iona, Oronsay and the Garvellachs

With a retired vicar on board it was only natural to explore some of the Western Isles' early Christian sites, but first we stopped off at the Treshnish Isles to visit the puffin colony on Lunga, resplendent with Bluebells.

And of course puffins

Dolphins were much in evidence as well. We were joined by four separate groups riding the bow wave.

Everyone enjoyed the sunshine underway on deck

and wandering across Oronsay to visit the interesting ruins of the priory, built in 1380.

Then taking the opportunity to recuperate