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: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 18:25
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....
What a great image - of Glamaig from Raasay - but it may herald a brief interlude in the blog production as several factors have conspired to make internet access difficult from this end. I...
Yesterday's item considered the discovery of the Lewis Chessmen. Today's gallery - the BBC's Your Pictures of Scotland - includes one by Hannah Rose of the vicinity of that famous find.Scottish...
Here is one of the great finds of the new century … so far. It's one of the Lewis Chessmen which came to light in 1831 and then some 50 or so years ago, disappeared. It's a tale that will be re-told...
These images fairly reflect the 'flat grassy island' that is Flotta, in the Orkney group. A sculptured stone slab from the 10th Century was taken from it to the Museum of Scotland. For countless...
Here's the Western Isles Council of 2017 and there are no female councillors. The BBC Website tries to discover why. It certainly does not conform with the UK's cultural changes.Scottish Islands...
The Hebridean Way is extensive and promotes intensive activities by cyclists and walkers. However, like everything that's in frequent use, problems can arise. One, involving the footpath, is...
