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: Saturday, June 15, 2019 - 16:42
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...
At this time of year, the blog appears at around 07.00 and that's the time today when Orkney will be welcoming the first cruise ship of the season, the MV Astoria. It was meant to be yesterday, but a...
Whalsay is a prosperous and well-populated Shetland isle of 7.6 square miles. It is dependent on a ferry service, but there is talk of a fixed link in the form of a tunnel. See The Press and Journal....
Gigha has attracted people over the years. However, the population declined from 700 in the 18th Century to 100 at the end of the last. Following the community buyout in 2002, there was a 50%...
Two photographers, Gordon Macrae and Aaron Simpson, have their work featured in the current BBC's Your Pictures of Scotland. One sheep on Lewis showed an interest; the other, on Skye, continued to...
