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: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 18:25
Ronay in North Uist has not been inhabited since 1931, although a hundred years previously it had a population of 180. Apparently it may be rented for holiday purposes and its house looks to be in...
The travel plans of residents of Yell, Unst and Fetlar have been affected by a fire on board the MV Diggri on Monday morning. The ship that normally sails out of Toft on Shetland Mainland is out of...
The CalMac ferry from Fishinish on Mull to Lochaline on the Morvern Peninsula could ban cars for an eight-week period while improvements are made to the slipway. Suddenly Lochaline residents, among...
The time has come for those interested in Scottish islands to consider the work of Lisa Drewe. Her Islandeering is the topic of an extended item on the BBC Website and, of course, on her own website...
When you reach the ferry for Iona, turn left instead of right, and you could soon be transported to Erraid. Take a look at what's on offer through the Findhorn Community for staying on an island with...
A family has been producing goods on the Isle of Auskerry, Orkney, for some 35 years. That's some achievement as it is the least visited inhabited island of the archipelago and the epitome of being...
How times have changed since, for example, the Norse invasions of a thousand years ago. Did gender equality issues ever cross the mind of a Viking warrior? Bear this in mind when looking at The Press...
When choosing the route to cycle the Western Isles - from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis - most prefer to have the prevailing wind at their backs. However, there are contrarians to be observed and...
A storm in 1946 severely damaged the stained glass windows of St Columba's Church in Stornoway, the Isle of Lewis. 73 years on and their restoration is underway. The Press and Journal has the story....
There is something remarkable about the style and scale of the locations for the Orkney Garden Festival, to be held from 4 - 14 July. Take a look here to see what's on and how you can book to enjoy...
