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The towering mountains of the lands of Lorn sweep
down to the coast at Oban - unofficial capital of the West Highlands
and 'Gateway to the Isles'. A short ferry ride away lies the magnificent
holiday Island of Mull and beyond, remote Hebridean Island gems,
precious stone set in a silver sea.
Winding streets overlooking a picturesque bay,
busy with the movement of fishing boats, yachts and ferries. For
many Oban is the perfect West Highland retreat, a place to relax
and unwind yet with plenty to see, do and discover.
Near at hand are the small, inner islands of Kerrera,
Lismore, Seil, Shuna and Luing - romantic names, romantic places.
Mull - its main town of Tobermory a brightly painted picture postcard
- is much larger and offers a fine choice of attractions, activities
and wildlife, not to mention spectacular bays and seascapes. Saintly
Iona and musical Staffa lie offshore.The Sound of Mull lies between
the Isle of Mull and the Morven Peninsula of mainland Scotland
and is a highly popular destination for UK divers. The reason
for its popularity is the range of diving that is offered in reasonable
conditions. There are many picturesque wrecks at shallow depths
such as the Shuna and more demanding ones like the Rondo.
The abundance of wrecks is a result of the
bad weather that plagues the area. This doesn't mean diving
will be blown out however, as the sites are spread out so
you are guaranteed to find somewhere sheltered. Diving isn't
restricted to wrecks as there are rocky outcrops, such as
Calve Island, that serve as interesting wall dives with faulted
ledges and overhangs.
The water is generally clear and green and there
may be strong currents, particularly after a lot of rain. . Life
is abundant and varied, with dogfish, pollack, octopus, cuttlefish,
wrasse, corals, crabs, hydroids, nudibranchs, plumose anemones
and sea squirts being found. It has been known for porpoises and
whales to be seen in the area.
look
at some dive sites here
Big Squid have ten places available
for this adventure. We have chartered a boat "Gannet"
and will be in youth hostel accommodation. breakfast is included
.There are opportunities to take advanced courses and specialty courses on this trip
Included: tanks weights air , 4 boat trips and
bed and breakfast for 2 nights
Not included:
dive equipment, £20 per day suit hire £15 per day,
Transportation to Oban, although for those without transport Big
squid will try to arrange a lift for you on the basis of sharing
fuel costs with the driver
For more information contact Big Squid now!
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