Firth of Lorne

The sea passages among the southern Inner Hebrides wind between islands, headlands and the mainland of Argyll. The Firth of Lorn opens between Mull and the islands to its south, linking these waters to the Sound of Mull. Strong tidal streams run through the narrower channels, while sheltered sea lochs provide places to anchor. These waterways have long connected the communities of Scotland's western coast.