More super photos from Chef Steve Steve Milne from the recent #cruise to St Kilda - with Boreray and the Stacs and the main island of Hirta looking otherwordly. Just a few places left on cruises to this amazing archipelago. northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20…

One of the glories of a visit to St Kilda is sailing around Borerary and Stacs Lee and Armin - with the amazing geology and the sight and sound of a Gannet colony often reduces guests and crew to awed silence, however many times they've seen it.

Our 1st visit to St Kilda this season but not our last! There's just a few spaces left with us or via our partner Naturetrek to Kilda. Join us if visiting this amazing place has always been a dream. Thanks to Chef Steve Steve Milne for the photos.

Fabulous footage from chef Steve, from our first visit of the season out to St Kilda in superb weather. He's been multi-tasking again so lots more lovely photos to share over the coming days.

Another highlight of ydy was Lunga's seabird colony - we're back here on our 2nd #cruise and we've just a few places left. Why not join us and experience not only the Treshnish but the Shiants and Kilda? northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20… Thanks to guide Jess for photos

After Staffa, the choice of tranquil overnight anchorage was the south side of Ulva - lovely sunset glow on a distant Ben More on Mull. So peaceful... Thanks to Chef Steve and guide Jess Owen for the photos Steve Milne

The superb weather continues on our first #cruise of the season, with a visit to the island of Staffa and its incredible basalt columns - Fingal's Cave on the right. Thanks again to Chef Steve Steve Milne for the photos - not jealous at all in the office!

Tranquil and beautiful sunrise after a superb anchorage at Coll overnight. Thanks to Chef Steve Steve Milne for a lovely reminder that mornings and evenings aboard are often as peaceful as this - just let all the stress drain away. northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20…

Fabulous weather for our 1st #cruise of the season, as it often is in late April in the #Hebrides . Views to the Small Isles with visits to Staffa & Treshnish. Blue seas under blue skies - magic. Chef Steve Steve Milne multitasking again with the photos!

We’re on Tiree at the moment updating all our walking routes on the island. All photos taken today - it’s a tough job but someone has got to do it etc. 😉
Thanks for meeting up Tiree Ranger Hayley

This morning our rangers were monitoring Staffa's black guillemots, also known as tysties. Happy to report we still have a healthy population of these endearing birds - love their big red clown feet! National Trust for Scotland The Seabird Group Seabird Surveys UK Seabird Monitoring Programme Ellie Owen
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Spirits were high, even if the cloud was low as we set off on our first #cruise of the season. Thanks to Chef Steve Steve Milne for his usual super Through the Galley Porthole shots! We've missed them!

St Kilda is such an iconic destination, whether you want to experience its scenery, wildlife or rich history. We've visited the archipelago over 100 times and stay as long as weather permits. If you've dreamed of visiting, join us northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20…

Fabulous to see them back and we hope to see you all soon at the end of April.

The first few Bonxies of the year returned on 7th April, soaring over the hills among a blizzard of Fulmars. It won't be long before they're back defending territories again. Here's hoping for a continued recovery following the #HPAI decline in 2022. #NTSSeabirds UK Seabird Monitoring Programme

Spring migration so far on #StKilda has included the usual passage of wildfowl, a couple of Woodcock, small flocks of Redwing, Blackbirds, Song Thrush, a young Stonechat and an Iceland Gull in Village Bay on 8th April. Outer Hebrides Birds BirdGuides National Trust for Scotland

Brand new blog up today reviewing 'Thirty Years of Adventures in Search of the Past - The Outer Hebrides' by Marc Calhoun. If you love the Outer Hebrides you need to check this book out! hebrideanadventures.co.uk/blog/thirty-ye…

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Just one of many beautiful Hebridean beaches, this is Taransay. With the weather a trifle challenging right now, why not look ahead to warm, tranquil spring and summer days and join one of our wildlife #cruises for a relaxing holiday. northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20…

The boys are back! With John Coe and Aquarius being seen off Tobermory lighthouse, we really can't wait to get our season underway, esp as our first #cruise concentrates on #Mull and its wonderful wildlife. Sunsets aren't bad either! northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/20…