The day began with gusting wind and heavy rain, but by the afternoon the wind had dropped and it was dry. The evening was a delight, calm and sunny. The clouds that masked the sunset reflected the glow of the sun over the waters of the Passage of Tiree. The old harbour Scarinish was a feast for the eyes.

As darkness began to descend the ‘Blue Moon’ rose in the sky to be reflected across the water.

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A blue moon is a rare cosmic event that occurs when for example two full moons appear in the same calendar month. The next occurrence in the UK is not until 2018.