St. KIlda
St Kilda (Scottish Gaelic: Hiort) is an isolated archipelago situated 64 kilometres (40 mi) west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.[note 2] The largest island is Hirta, whose sea cliffs are the highest in the United Kingdom; three other islands (Dùn, Soay and Boreray) were also used for grazing and seabird hunting
Located West of Scotland
St Kilda (Scottish Gaelic: Hiort) is an isolated archipelago situated 64 kilometres (40 mi) west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.[note 2] The largest island is Hirta, whose sea cliffs are the highest in the United Kingdom; three other islands (Dùn, Soay and Boreray) were also used for grazing and seabird hunting
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What am I doing here ?
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59 but not sure where we are !
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Pat,our missing member sickness took it’s toll
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Andy and Alison our hosts
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One can sleep
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The islands Soay sheep
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Alison hanging onto the Maidens rock
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Brian, Kevin and Andy “up top”
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Village Bay beckons
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First sighting of Boreray
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Harry relaxed as ever enroute for Kilda
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or sleep
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Digital Camera
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If the sun does come out.. have a kip
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some QSOs are very boring
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Kevin up mast installing aerial for /MM
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Loading begins soon after arrival
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Our transport Laurenca (Pronounced Laurenza) and accomodation at Laga Bay
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Sideloading Gorran Ferry
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Time for refill
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Harbour in distance 2.5 mile walk at 0400 hrs…honest !
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Lodgings on Berneray.
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0400 hrs on the way at last !