The beautiful Scottish island of Tiree is often referred to as the ‘Hawaii of the north”. It is the most westerly island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and requires around a 4-hour ferry ride from Oban. Not only does Tiree have miles of shimmering white sand, but thanks to the gulf stream, Tiree experiences more hours of annual sunlight than any other location in Great Britain. This means the water surrounding Tiree is warm and full of exciting sea life which we got to experience first-hand on our ferry journey. Read our guest blog written by Tartan Trailblazers.

There is something to be said for sitting down with a map, plotting a route and deciding to take a few days off on the way to stay somewhere else. The west coast of Scotland, heading to Oban and then on to Tiree, is an ideal opportunity to experience slow travel. I’d highly recommend it, as restrictions begin to ease. You’ll be able to follow the mountain ridge-lines, breathtaking passes and coastal roads before spending a much needed break on the Isle of Tiree.