If you're looking for a place that feels like it's at the end of the world, then Easdale, one of the Slate Islands in the Inner Hebrides, could be just what you're after.
Boasting vast expanses of breathtaking scenery interspersed with quaint settlements, the Highlands and islands offer an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern existence.
Nestled among the Slate Islands in the Inner Hebrides, about 17 miles from Oban, this peaceful haven can be fully explored on foot in less than an hour, due to its road-free environment. A brief five-minute ferry journey from Ellenabeich on Seil itself connected to the mainland by the renowned 'Bridge Over The Atlantic' brings you to Easdale's serene shores.
Historically pivotal in the Scottish slate trade, relics of Easdale's industrial past remain, including a repurposed disused quarry now serving as a communal swimming pool, reports the Scottish Daily Express. In absence of cars, vividly coloured wheelbarrows transport goods to and fro amidst the iconic white-washed cottages that dot the landscape.
The island might only rise to 38 metres at its highest point, yet the vistas are nothing short of breathtaking, offering sweeping views across the Firth of Lorn to all who venture there. Easdale's community hall plays host to an array of bands, and the island is renowned for hosting the World Stone Skimming Championships every September.
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