Mingulay..

I have just returned from the Island of Mingulay in the Outer Hebrides, following a week of climbing with friends. The weather was excellent for most of the time allowing multiple visits to Dun Mingulay, one of the biggest crags on the island.

There were at least two other teams on the island, with a French/Portuguese pair repeating perhaps one of the hardest lines in the Hebrides: Perfect Monsters. This large overhanging E7 was established by Twid Turner, Louise Thomas and Gary Latter almost exactly 10 years to the day. The second ascent was completed totally free making it even more impressive.

Other groups were heading out to Pabbay, Mingulay, Sandray and Lewis so I am sure there will be more news from these distant islands. Photos from the week can be seen here.