Treasure Islands - Exploring the Hebrides

Roger Butler


Region:
Anywhere
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid
Category:
Travel
Updated:
28th February 2017

This talk explores some of the lesser-known islands of the Hebrides and presents a wealth of wildlife, history and heritage. We visit some of the smaller islands - with memorable names such as Muck, Eigg, Rum, Ulva, Geometra and Colonsay - and see some of the stunning beaches, mountains and seascapes. We look at island life too - big ferries, small ferries, tiny shops and tiny churches - and also explore remote cliffs and caves. The talk finishes on the isolated archipelago of St Kilda, an extraordinary World Heritage Site 40 miles west of the Outer Hebrides.

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About Roger Butler

Roger is an experienced lecturer who speaks to groups and societies throughout the UK. He also an established writer/photographer and regularly contributes to a wide range of magazines covering the outdoors, countryside, canals, heritage and travel.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society and a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute. He is also a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.

Roger has a particular interest in the heritage of our canals and can offer talks which include fascinating archive images of our wonderful waterways - as well as colourful contemporary images.

Zoom presentations can be provided. All talks can be tailored to suit and canal-based talks will always include aspects of local interest. There's always time for questions and answers.

Here are some examples of feedback received:

  • “Outstanding!” - The Arts Society, Chipstead, South London
  • “The most interesting talk I've ever been to” - Inland Waterways Association, Milton Keynes
  • “The audience sat riveted well past the usual lecture time!” - Shipston Arts & Crafts Society
  • “Thank you for a fascinating lecture - not a prompt in sight!" - National Trust, Sutton Coldfield
  • “I hope this report can do justice to his pictures” - Harbury Civic Society
  • “The best talk we've ever had” - Cheshire County Council

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