Singer Damon Albarn swapped ‘Parklife’ for wildlife on a recent trip to the Western Isles.
The former Blur frontman landed on Mull to swim with basking sharks and witness the island’s sea eagles.
He was joined by filmmaker Ceri Levy and radio DJ Marc Riley, with the trip recorded for a radio programme, In Search of the Holy Tail, which will be broadcast next week.
Dave Sexton, RSPB’s officer on Mull, said: “I think Damon is probably the coolest guest we have had here to see the eagles – at least as far as my daughters are concerned.
“He may have had a wild life as a rock star but Mull’s wildlife seemed to win him round.
“He loved the eider ducks on Loch na Keal which reminded him of watching them near his house in Iceland. It should be an interesting programme.
“He seemed in his element, very chilled, and enjoying what he was seeing.”
Mr Sexton added: “He’s not a mad twitcher by any means but clearly enjoys the peace and quiet as a change to the wild rock star life.”
As well as attracting the stars of music, film, and radio, to the island, the Mull Eagle Watch project was endorsed by a five-star wildlife experience award from tourist organisation, VisitScotland.
The award is given to “exceptional” attractions that offer top facilities, such as the eagle watch, which also boosts the local economy to the tune of up to £5million a year.