Blog Entries from Scottish Islands Explorer
Blogs (web logs) and blogspots provide a unique insight into Highland life and nature in Lochaber and The West Highlands.
The titles and text snippets give a taste of each entry with direct links to the main blog entry on the host website.
We hope you will find time to explore the full articles and further information on the host blog sites.
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Last Update: Saturday, June 15, 2019 - 16:42
Here are two Outer Hebridean shorelines that feature in The Times 50 Best Beaches in the UK. Take time to look around and see how they compare and contrast.Scottish Islands Explorer - much to...
Some of the artificial islets, usually created in lochs and particularly prevalent in the Western Isles, could be older human sites than Stonehenge. Absorb the BBC report.Scottish Islands Explorer -...
Crossing The Minch can be an ordeal by ship; swimming solo has not been achieved until recently. Take a look at The Times report on what happened en routeScottish Islands Explorer - accustomed to...
This shack on Barvas Moor, Isle of Lewis, comes from Bob Jones on the Geograph website. It symbolises a 'residence' without internet connections! That provides a lead for my notice - 'Normal...
The investigation of a crater caused by a meteor some mile wide crashing into the area now occupied by The Minch around 1.2 billion years ago is intriguing. The BBC will take up the story for...
Four new marine zones are to be established in the Scottish waters to protect minke whales and basking sharks. A BBC Website considers the implications in depth.Scottish Islands Explorer -...
The BBC Website features the dispute between Ireland and Scotland over fishing in the area around Rockall. The photograph used was taken by island-adventurer, Andy Strangeway, now an independent...
The Orcadian features a property that has three significant selling points. It's in that historic part of Stromness; has views across the sea; and a rare facility, parking.Scottish Islands Explorer...
Climbing feats are always remarkable and the Old Man of Hoy, Orkney, has attracted a significant number. When a blind man leads an ascent, you know that human endeavours can be sensational. See the...
The Skye crossings by the MV Glenachulish are threatened by necessary repair work that requires funding. The plan is to raise the £10k by donations and the story is carried by The Press and Journal....
