Review : St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides

24 June 2019

Excellent on all fronts – a real home from home.  Enjoyed all the excursions, very much.  Tailored to all abilities, weather and interests where Rob briefed us after dinner about the following day’s itinerary and tucked us into places we would not be able to reach by Ferry or car.  He also made significant effort to provide the opportunity to spend optimal time on St. Kilda considering the weather window.  Mags was a wonderful Chef catering with consideration to likes/dislikes/allergies.   The food was wonderful especially as it was mostly locally sourced.  We loved the cheese boards and also a fantastic Birthday Cake for Nick!!  Craig – never stopped smiling and nothing was too much trouble. Nigel was enthusiastic and happy to pass on his knowledge and camera skills, plus he knew where to find the wildlife and flora for us to practice these.  He was a great guide and we all enjoyed his after diner talks. Rob – looked after us and as a local had some marvelous stories and in-depth knowledge of all the areas we visited.  He was empathetic to the needs of all the guests.  The other passengers on our trip were great and also happy to share their knowledge of the wildlife/flora.  We also appreciated the reference books and much friendly discussion ensued around the daily sightings.  It was a trip of a lifetime that lived up to our expectations - It had to be the Elizabeth G for us!

Nick Turton