{"id":11320,"date":"2016-08-20T14:50:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-20T13:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesbellphotography.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11320"},"modified":"2022-01-31T16:53:48","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:53:48","slug":"isle-of-eigg-landscape-photography-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesbellphotography.co.uk\/blog\/shoots\/isle-of-eigg-landscape-photography-day-1","title":{"rendered":"Isle of Eigg Adventure – Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

My first visit and a chance to experience Landscape Photography on the Isle of Eigg. Eigg is a unique Island on the West Coast of Scotland that is home to around 60 people and those people actually own the Island. I also believe all they energy needs are met from 100% renewable sources on the Island. Quite an amazing feat.<\/p>\n

I was particular interested in Laig Bay. Pronounced Lag by Islanders. Laig Bay is a slightly curved 1km stretch of white and Basalt black sand and turquoise waters that lead out to the picturesque profile of the Isle of R\u00f9m.<\/p>\n

Here’s how I got on travelling up through Glencoe to catch the ferry to Eigg.<\/p>\n

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Rannoch Moor. One day I hope to spend more time here rather than just passing by.<\/p>\n

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Thomas’ capturing his view of one of the finest roads in the UK perhaps.<\/p>\n

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The Bothy below\u00a0Buachaille Etive\u00a0Mor<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Three Sisters of Glencoe<\/a>. This time in Summer colours. Need to press on now to make the Ferry at Mallaig.<\/p>\n

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All aboard. With a minute to spare.<\/p>\n

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Thomas enjoying the ferry from Mallaig to Eigg.<\/p>\n

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Lewis not so sure.<\/p>\n

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There we are, the Isle of Eigg with An Sgurr the highest point on the left side.<\/p>\n

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Lewis a little more settled\u00a0now.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the Pier and we see the first details of Eigg up close.<\/p>\n

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The Pier and An Sgurr. What an amazing sight.<\/p>\n

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On Eigg. The Ferry unloading and loading essential supplies.<\/p>\n

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White sand and turquoise waters. Scotland. From here we are met by the owner of the accommodation I have booked. Visitors aren’t allowed to bring vehicles to the Island without a permit from the council. It’s quite daunting to be without a car, especially as we’re staying 4 miles from the nearest shop and given my Chronic Fatigue. George and Saira, the owners, have been extremely generous in collecting us and offering to run us over to the shop when needed.<\/p>\n

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After a short Defender ride over\u00a0the Island here we are, Laig Bay Bothy, what a fine looking place. Home for 7 nights.<\/p>\n

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Laig Bay Bothy and Laig Bay.<\/p>\n

Here’s a short video I captured from Day one on the Isle of Eigg. Try and watch in 4k if you can.<\/p>\n

\u00a0You can see more of my videos here on my YouTube Channel.<\/a><\/p>\n

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