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.
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Last Update: Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 09:24
The nearest permanently inhabited settlement to Rockall is on North Uist, some 230miles to the east. The granite islet has drawn adventurers and at this time of the year, from 26 May - 4 July, in...
Virtually all are welcomed to Eigg, although two exceptions occurred recently. One was a man, apparently not a resident, who will be charged with fire-raising; the other involved the police officers...
There is an irony that on a Bank Holiday Monday when people clamour to reach seashores for pleasure, two pods of pilot whales are in danger of becoming beached on Stronsay (above) and on Sanday. A...
There's a problem in that it's becoming increasingly easy to find remote present and past settlements and reach them from the British road network. An estimate is that six miles is about the limit in...
European road trips and their popularity are being monitored in an entirely different way. Look at the West Highland Free Press account of how the Isle of Skye has come top, higher than the Eiffel...
Considering a move to Orkney from a city? Raise the Roof Productions are looking for people to take part in a Channel 5 series on the subject. Go to The Orcadian for details.Scottish Islands Explorer...
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced its intentions to sell the Orbost Estate on Skye. It purchased the 5,775-acre holding some 22 years ago in order to boost the local economy. Go to...
The publishers of Lonely Planet Guides are much influenced by those who travel widely. In their recent awards for the 'Best in Europe', Shetland has been nominated in the top ten places to visit and...
The artist, Mike Healey, has a solo exhibition at Thompsons Gallery, London from 30 May - 8 June 2019. His work includes several Scottish island scenes, including the Paps of Jura (above) and the...
There is much to engage and enjoy on North Ronaldsay, especially during its now customary festival. The continual maintenance of the Sheep Wall is a feature that makes the island unique. Take a look...
