The Skipper & Crew Seumas Mackinnon is the highly experienced skipper of the Misty Isle. Born in Elgol and having lived there his entire life, Seumus has a wealth of local knowledge. His earliest memories of Loch Coruisk are when he accompanied his father, Lachie, as he built the Loch Coruisk Memorial Hut in 1959. He has spent most of his life at sea fishing and running boat trips from Elgol - he began running the Elgol to Loch Coruisk in 1967, originally running the trips in his 21' launch 'Apollo'. Seumas is a descendent of John Mackinnon who famously ferried Bonnie Prince Charlie to safety after hiding him in a nearby cave in July 1746. It would be hard to find a skipper with more knowledge and experience of local conditions, and impossible to find one with anywhere near the knowledge of Loch Coruisk itself.

Seamus' wife, Anne Mackinnon, unfortunately doesn't get over to Loch Coruisk too often as she can ussualy be found behind the window of the wee green kiosk at the top of the jetty taking bookings and giving out the tickets, as well as telling folk what to expect as they head out to Loch Coruisk. Seoras, the Old English Sheepdog pictured, doesn't always work there - if he's there when you call consider it a bonus!

Stuart, skipper Seumas' youngest son, works full time as the crew on the Misty Isle. Stuart was born and brought up in Elgol where he lives with his wife, Glenda, and their children, Calum and Heather. Years of experience as a preacher have proven very helpful for Stuart as he seeks to share his knowledge and love for the area with visitors. He enjoys walking and photography and makes a great hot chocolate! Stuart has been visiting Loch Coruisk with his father since he was a baby. He has a good deal of experience at sea (both as a crew and a fisherman) and his vast knowledge of the area coupled with his mischievious sense of humour has earned him a reputation for providing lively and entertaining onboard commentary.

Seumas Beag (small Seumas) Mackinnon is one of our 'biscuit work' team! The biscuit work team consists of Anne and Seumas' grandchildren who play a very important part in the operation with their 'Biscuit Distribution Services'. Seumas, 9, spends much of his summer holidays on the Misty Isle.