Walkhighlands has added 15 walks on the Scottish islands of Coll and Tiree. This latest batch of new walks brings the total number of detailed route descriptions to 1681 across the whole of Scotland.
Usually accessed by ferry from Oban, both islands have a reputation as sunniest spots in Scotland and certainly there was no exception to this rule when Walkhighlands visited in early April. While the rest of the UK shivered under snow and plunging temperatures, the weather on both Coll and Tiree called for sunscreen and sun hats. However the wind was fierce on a couple of days, no doubt pleasing the surfers and kite surfers who flock to the pristine beaches of Tiree. Coll is rugged and wild with amazing sandy coves, whilst Tiree is the flatter of the two islands, fertile and more populated with some massive sandy beaches. Both islands are renowned for their bird life, over wintering geese and corncrake in summer being particular draws. There are bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs and self catering on both islands which are also popular with campers and campervan owners.