Learning to walk before I run

edinburgher

@EssexHebridean - it is quite impressive how well it is preserved - I wonder what it is made of? 🤔

The ferry has been rescheduled on the way out *and* back, and the ferry arriving at Oban for our trip here was also rescheduled (we know as a family member was on it) 😂

It is a bit of a disincentive to travel

teapot2

I've been on 5 CalMac ferries the last few days and have been lucky with no rescheduling though a couple were just turn up and go short trips.  Weather was grim on Monday, non stop rain from morning to late evening.  Sorry you had a tricky time with littlies and travel arrangements, hopefully some enjoyable bits in there too.

powerspowers

EssexHebridean said:

powerspowers said:

Have a lovely holiday when it gets here, Ed! I’m off the the Hebrides in a few weeks time, cycling the Hebridean way. Please do share any lovely food recommendations 🙂

If you're venturing off the main roads then The Dunes Cabin at the Balranald Campsite (RSPB Reserve) on North Uist does amazing homebakes, some of the best soup I've ever had and delicious sandwiches and filed rolls. There is also a farm-shop type thing with self serve vending machines and a coffee machine etc right next door. The Island of Grimsay has a little community Centre with a cafe (The Uist Scandi Bakery - lush cinnamon buns!)  and her food is also stunning. Another great tip if you are cycling round the west side of North Uist and just want a snack then the Oystercatcher bakery at the Claddach Kirkibost Centre is really good for a sweet or savoury bake and coffee. Keep an eye out for Croft & Cuan's timings with their mobile food truck - you can find them on social media. the Berneray Bistro does takeout pizzas and fish & chips on certain nights of the week - the pizzas are amazing!  Also on the west coast of N. Uist is the Wee Cottage Kitchen - more decent homebaking and sandwiches. Further South at the north end of South Uist is the Hebridean Jewellery cafe - used to do decent cakes etc but we've not been there for a while so can't really comment now. 

When you get the ferry to or from Leverburgh the Butty Bus is a bit of an institution! 

Amazing, thank you so much! I’ve done all the planning so far, so have delegated cake stops to my mum, always need to know where the next treat is! 

Ed, i remember the holidays when all you want to do is go back to bed! It does get easier as they grow. 

edinburgher

@teapot2 - well done you! I remain a big fan of CalMac but we've had issues for years now. It's entirely possible it is the routes we are using, as opposed to any issue with the company itself. 

On the way home.