"Fair Isle" Fair Isle by daarth

Fair Isle Travel Guide: 59 reviews and 85 photos

The picture above is one of those I am most proud of. I did have to play commando on the cliffs of Fair Isle to take it, ealing on my stomach to get close enough. The sad thing is that I had trouble with my camera while I was there, so many of my pictures got ruined. I choose to post them here anyway, as they are the only ones I have.

Please see my Scotland page for more. I am planning to write about my Sailing adventure to Scotland soon :-)

Cliffs at Fair Isle

Last visit to Fair Isle: Jul 2002
Intro Updated Feb 14, 2004
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North Haven Favorites (1)

This is North Haven. The only really protected harbour at Fair Isle. The boulders that protect the inner area are... more travel advice

In the picture you see hanging... - Fair Isle

In the picture you see hanging... Local Customs (1)

In the picture you see hanging under the instruments, a luck charm. It is from the Maori people of NZ and a gift from VT... more travel advice

yes Off The Beaten Path (2)

High cliffs that much of the year takes a good beating from the seas surround most of the island. On a good calm day,... more travel advice

Just walk.... Transportation (3)

The best (and just about only) way to get about Fair Isle is simply to walk. Distances are not far, and you can walk the... more travel advice

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alza Dec 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM

for the single malt or for your daughter? haha! I don't even know if they make scotch in England but sure they drink it! :) Wishing you a quick & full recovery (for the foot, of course!) :)
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balhannah Dec 22, 2009 at 12:09 AM

you should be proud of the "Puffin" photo, its beautiful!
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aussirose Jan 23, 2009 at 3:05 AM

An amazing shot David!! :o) Oh and I love your dolphin video too! :o) xx
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kiwi Jun 9, 2008 at 4:23 PM

Super video David, one dolphin got totally airborne!!
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Ekahau Feb 17, 2007 at 12:17 PM

What a Beautiful Puffin Photo well done David well done!!!! What I go for Remote places.
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scottishvisitor Mar 2, 2006 at 2:38 PM

Yes What!!
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tini58de Jun 19, 2005 at 2:19 PM

Just returned from a trip that also took me to Fair Isle - what a wonderful island! Love your puffin picture!
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grets Jan 14, 2005 at 1:43 AM

I would love to see puffins in the wild - excellent photo!
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l_joo Jan 13, 2005 at 2:48 PM

Hey nice photo, the top pix especially
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pieter_jan_v Jan 13, 2005 at 1:05 PM

Great Puffin' PJ