Northern Light Cruising Company

10/04/2024

We are delighted to share our (Hebridean Adventures) book review blog today of Marc Calhoun's latest title - "Thirty Years of Adventures in Search of the Past - The Outer Hebrides."

The book will be launched next Month with a couple of events on the Isle of Lewis where Marc will be in attendance, and pre-orders are being taken now via the link at the end of the blog from publishers, The Islands Book Trust.

As you may know, Marc is coming back this year to lead a brilliant 9-night cruise on the Hjalmar Bjørge this September based on a similar adventure theme, planning to visit many interesting locations along the way. There are just 2 cabins left now so please book quickly!

Marc Calhoun's new book sharing three decades worth of adventures to the fascinating islands of the Outer Hebrides, filled with history and amazing sights.

08/04/2024

Attention all puffin and wildlife lovers - our 3 Puffin Island cruise departs at the end of this month - will you be on it?
Visiting the puffin hotspots of Lunga, the Shiants, and St Kilda, there will be time onshore to explore these islands and observe the puffins of course, as well as enjoy all the history and other wildlife they have to offer.
There are just a few spaces left so please be quick and call us to book on 07375 465831, email [email protected] or see the full details at https://www.northernlight-uk.com/our-cruises/2024-cruise-schedule/hebridean-island-odyssey-cruise-puffins-eagles-and-scenic-cruising/

05/04/2024

Guess who we just spotted in the background on the STV News tonight. Yes that’s the Hjalmar Bjorge which is in Stornoway at the moment finishing her winter maintenance. She will be on her way back south to Oban soon ready for the new season.

05/04/2024

The distinctive profile of the Eilean Glas lighthouse on Scalpay is a colourful beacon amid the otherwise sombre hues of the dramatic Hebridean landscape.

A lighthouse was first established in 1789 and it was built by Thomas Smith for all you pharologists out there. Its light first shone on October 10th 1789.

However the present tower was built by Robert Stevenson in 1824, raising the light higher to 73 feet above sea level. The light was converted to automatic operation in 1978 and still shines today as it stands sentinel near to the entrance to Tarbert harbour on Harris.

Outer Hebrides

05/04/2024

One from the archives today showing the Hjalmar Bjørge in her original white livery of the NSSR (Norsk Selskab til Skibbrudnes Redning or Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue). Such a proud heritage to have, and such a seaworthy boat too of course, having been built to withstand the worst the North and Norwegian Sea's could throw at her.

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28/03/2024

We can't wait to be back out again amongst the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Hebrides. Why would you want to be anywhere else with amazing beaches and views like this at Scarista on the Isle of Harris.
We still have a few places left on cruises for this year so please do check the website or give us a call on 07871 463755 to check availability.
📷 Margaret Soraya

28/03/2024

Great to see that John Coe and Aquarius are back around Mull at the moment. Fingers crossed that we cross paths with them this year :-)

19/03/2024

This will be a fascinating talk on Wednesday evening if you would like to tune in...

18/03/2024

Our first cruise of the year is just a month away from today and we cannot wait to be sailing out of Oban once again for more Hebridean Adventures with you all on board the Hjalmar Bjørge.
We still have a couple of cabins available for our Spring Watch cruise to kick off the season so if you can get away for a week please one and join us! This is always a great one as we roam around Mull and its neighbouring islands seeking out sightings of wildlife such as eagles, otters, seals and anything else that comes along. A great way to kick off the year - we hope to see you on board! Please call Linda in the office on 07871 463755 or email us at [email protected] .

14/03/2024

It's not too late to jump on board the Hjalmar Bjorge with us this April and visit the wonderful Treshnish Isles, Shiants and hopefully St Kilda too - a trio of puffin and other seabird hotspots. Our Hebridean Island Odyssey is bound to be one of the highlights of the year and if you are a wildlife fan it really is not one to miss. Please see the details on the website via the link below and get in touch to book your cabin today so you don't miss out!

A 9-night adventure cruise to the Outer Hebrides, making the most of the breeding season at the seabird cities and island-hopping too, maybe incl. St Kilda.

12/03/2024

If you've ever wanted to know a bit more about the work that goes on investigating cetacean strandings around Scotland then listen in to this very interesting podcast from The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in conversation with Dr Andrew Brownlow of the Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme (SMASS) and Prof Ben Wilson, a marine mammal expert at SAMS.

Whether it's an attack by another marine creature, or disorientation in a noisy ocean, there are various reasons for marine mammals to wash up on the shoreline.So how do we find out the cause of each stranding?The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding ...

07/03/2024

Happy - here's a great contender for a new purchase to celebrate.
Chris Packham's Birdwatching Guide is available from our own online Bookshop - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9440/9780241634905
A great gift for any aspiring birdwatcher in your family.

It’s and my new guide to birding is out! Suitable for wannabe's, early birders and obviously young people. Thanks to the great team at DK Books.

Available here and at independent book shops: https://geni.us/BirdwatchingGuide