Britmog, been there done that on the Paddle Steamer Waverly with the Hebrides Overture on the ship`s loud speakers. Have twice since then anchored off the island and took the dingy to shore to investigate Fingal`s cave.
https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/I never did the Paddle Steamer which looks to be very interesting, went by open whaler from Fionnphort which was exciting we were taking geological equipment to the island. The other exciting trip in the whaler was taking some metal ladders from an old Frigate across from Fionnphort to the Fossil Tree on the Burg. We had to get the ladders (bloody heavy) through the water about 50 feet to the shore and man handle up the cliffs to fix in place so the tourists could climb down to the tree from the path, I think they are still there today. We were on exercise in the area and the National Trust asked us to help them with various tasks they wanted completed, at least the weather was pleasant.
