Nunton Steadings

New year at the edge of the world 31st – 2nd January 2008

Have you ever desired to escape and celebrate New Year in style and
somewhere out of the ordinary and to spend time with a loved one or simply
to relax with a group of friends? If you are alone, have you desired to
travel to a remote place and meet likeminded people and celebrate with
these new found friends the start of a new year?
For the first time ever Hebridean Adventures are offering limited spaces on a first come
first served basis for our festive trips to the edge of the world and St Kilda.
Giving you the chance to experience the islands in the middle of winter and
celebrate with friends something very special indeed and never offered in
the UK by any other operator.
Can you imagine waking up at St Kilda on New Year’s Day after celebrating in
style the night before with fireworks, music and good company? Following a
hearty breakfast then getting the chance to take the helm and steer the
yacht through the stacks and around St Kilda before tucking into a
sumptuous dinner late afternoon. All prepared for you on board the “Elinka”
and washed down with the finest of wines and champagnes.
Early evening will see us anchored in Village Bay looking to the Northern
Skies in search of the Aurora Borealis while one of our musicians plays you
some traditional music on board and we relax with a glass or two of the
finest malts. Following breakfast on the third day we set sail for home
with the wind in our sails. This three day package includes
Ø All meals on board
Ø Two nights’ accommodation on board the Elinka
Ø Champagne reception on New Year’s day
Ø Wine with lunch and evening meals
Ø All snacks and teas and coffees
Ø Light refreshments
Ø All excursions ashore
Ø Use of the yachts facilities
Ø All weather gear and safety equipment
Ø All transport to and from the vessel
Ø Sailing experience around St Kilda and the stacks
Cost per person £895

Having just returned from Glasgow, we are just returning to normality, no joined up shops, supermarkets, etc, but nice peaceful surroundings and familiar faces. When we were away, Mairi and I went for the obligatory tour around Ikea (plus a three hour traffic jam!), ASDA, Braehead and other delightful places. However, we did find a fantastic Indian restaurant on Byres Road by the name of “Mrs Majhur’s”. We thoroughly recommend paying this restaurant a visit, excellent food, “all really fresh” as Mairi likes to say! A big thanks to “Mac” the owner for a great evening, we’ll be back.

I found a review here and here and a holding page here. You can get in touch with Mrs Majhur’s on 0141 339 1339, they can be found at 41 Byres Road, Glasgow.

The photographic exhibition by Stephen Carter is now finished, but selected pieces of his work are available in our extended shop and also on his website.