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.
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Last Update: Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 05:32
Have a double-take on the Flannan Isles Lighthouse and then, going back some 110 years, take in the BBC Website item on the newly-released film, The Vanishing.Scottish Islands Explorer - cannot be...
There has been quite a demand in the market-place for a recent Lego model - the 14.5" long, 310 piece version of CalMac's MV Loch Seaforth. 400 have been sold since the launch of the replica ten days...
Of the 19 buildings shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, and featured on the BBC Website, one is on the islands. It's The Black House, Isle of Skye, designed by Dualchas...
For the past ten years, Sarah Watts has been hosting courses for clarinet and bass clarinet on Raasay. Now the Raasay Distillery has asked her to perform a new piece of music - Ten Wee Drams - that...
The Isle of Canna Community Development Trust has announced the formal launch of its new, environmentally-friendly energy generation system, following a bedding-in period that saw it meet 98% of...
The popularity of names for babies shows a variety of trends. Look at the 2018 figures for the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland and the Western Isles. Jessie and Ella are up there with Jack, Archie...
Plan ahead for a run on Arran on 13 / 14 April and an earlier entry date for an Ultra Tour on the island that is credited as being 'Scotland in miniature'. It's easy to start - just click on here....
Barra Airport has been voted the second most scenic airport in the world, according to a survey by PrivateFly, a private jet company. Full details of its appeal, and that of rival destinations, are...
Westray presents a contrast - from an expansive Orcadian beach to a self-appointed monk, of the Black Hermits, convicted of an intensive campaign involving hate mail. The Press and Journal carries...
A new lease of life is needed for Sandwick School, between Sumburgh Airport and Lerwick, Shetland. The building dates from 1880 and its facilities are extensive. Offers of over £68k are being sought...
