As one ship sought to sail for the Scottish mainland another tied up at Lochmaddy in the Outer Hebrides.

The Flying Dutchman arrived the same day as we were planning to leave.

But while our ferry was struck down with mechanical troulbe there was no such concern for The Flying Dutchman that was making a two-day visit to the Outer Hebrides.

The Flying Dutchman tied up at Lochmaddy alongside our CalMac ferry.

The former fishing boat was built in 1903 and was fully restored exactly a century later in 2003 and renamed The Flying Dutchman.

The Dutch tall ship has 10 double cabins and can sleep a total of 28 guests. All cabins are equipped with bunk beds. Each cabin has its own shower and toilet, and driven central air conditioning.

The ship also has two cosy cabins with the front cabin for guests as a day room while the rear cabin is divided into two compartments.

The Flying Dutchman at Lochmaddy.

The Flying Dutchman at anchor in Lochmaddy and the photo taken just after 5.30am from our ferry finally headed to Skye.

The Flying Dutchman at Lochmaddy.

The Isle of Lewis tied up on the Isle of Skye.