Yes, thanks, SealScotland, although your latest video was a bit brief and not quite what I was expecting! There are two other videos on YouTube of the seals in Portnahaven harbour in Islay - the same ones we saw - and you will find them by searching for 'seals Portnahaven'. One is big and very grey and square-faced and the others are browner and spottier and more torpedo-like. It was a bit wet when we saw them, so we were in the car enjoying a glass of wine and some haggis-flavoured crisps.
Thanks, SealScotland. A bit bouncy, the seal shots on the crossing to Islay, as the seals were a long way off! We did see some very playful seals in Portnahaven harbour, but I didn't have my camera with me at the time. Nor for the ones we saw in Orkney the year before. Will try harder in future...
I can guess how you feel, karenp44. I don't have a big thing about boats, or CalMac either, but going on one of their boats is the beginning of a trip to another world!
Enjoying your Islay videos, blogged the Kilchoman one earlier on my Islay blog, will probably mention this one tonight. Can we look forward to more over the coming days?
Good to hear from you, agrewe! I see we both live in the south of England. I was born and went to school in Scotland, and it's good for my soul to go back every year. Islay is not as dramatic as Orkney or Harris, but it has a real charm all of its own. Kilchoman tour is good stuff but can't understand why ferry video has had so many viewings, so soon! Have footage of Port Charlotte, Lochindaal Hotel, Community Garden, Finlaggan and a Singing Sands walk, but they are not too gripping...
Thanks for making your video, we have fun finding new seal videos. Have you seen our latest video of seal meeting Paul Rose last week?
SealScotland 5 months ago
Yes, thanks, SealScotland, although your latest video was a bit brief and not quite what I was expecting! There are two other videos on YouTube of the seals in Portnahaven harbour in Islay - the same ones we saw - and you will find them by searching for 'seals Portnahaven'. One is big and very grey and square-faced and the others are browner and spottier and more torpedo-like. It was a bit wet when we saw them, so we were in the car enjoying a glass of wine and some haggis-flavoured crisps.
travelingcompanions 5 months ago
We like seeing the seals and the lovely scenery,.
SealScotland 5 months ago
Thanks, SealScotland. A bit bouncy, the seal shots on the crossing to Islay, as the seals were a long way off! We did see some very playful seals in Portnahaven harbour, but I didn't have my camera with me at the time. Nor for the ones we saw in Orkney the year before. Will try harder in future...
travelingcompanions 5 months ago
Didn't get to Islay this summer - first gap in 10 years, so lovely to enjoy this ferry trip...Thank you!
karenp44 5 months ago
I can guess how you feel, karenp44. I don't have a big thing about boats, or CalMac either, but going on one of their boats is the beginning of a trip to another world!
travelingcompanions 5 months ago
Enjoying your Islay videos, blogged the Kilchoman one earlier on my Islay blog, will probably mention this one tonight. Can we look forward to more over the coming days?
agrewe 5 months ago
Good to hear from you, agrewe! I see we both live in the south of England. I was born and went to school in Scotland, and it's good for my soul to go back every year. Islay is not as dramatic as Orkney or Harris, but it has a real charm all of its own. Kilchoman tour is good stuff but can't understand why ferry video has had so many viewings, so soon! Have footage of Port Charlotte, Lochindaal Hotel, Community Garden, Finlaggan and a Singing Sands walk, but they are not too gripping...
travelingcompanions 5 months ago