The outer Hebrides

I just listened to the Seakayak Podcast about a new guide book of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, I quickly checked out google earth and it looks like a an absolute paddling mecca. I have been reading a number of Scottish Sea kayak blogs, and I have to say I am very intrigued by how wonderful the paddling looks. Give the podcast a listen, and then have a look at google earth and see if you think it would make a great destination.

And is it my imagination or do northern latitudes make for amazing paddling? Alaska, Maine, Newfoundland, Scotland. Coincidence?