Posts Tagged ‘isle of skye’
Meet the Skye fliers who arrived from Germany
The skies over the Isle of Skye were busier than normal recently when the island’s aerodrome hosted seven visiting aircraft from Germany. The aircraft landed as part of an organised trip arranged by Thomas Borchert, Editor-in-chief Aviation from Aero International, a monthly magazine for civil aviation based in Germany. Thomas said: ‘The visit to Skye was…
Read MoreSealife sightings come in from all around Scotland
Scotland’s waters are proving a haven for sea creatures. The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch event started last Saturday, 28 July, and all around the UK, there have been plenty of whale, dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) sightings submitted. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to help members of the…
Read MorePlanes could be flying over the sea to Skye
Plans have been backed for the idea of an air route between Skye and Glasgow. Members of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee, from the Highland Council, have given their backing to progress being made on proposals for developing air services to and from Skye. They have also given their support to the setting…
Read MoreTop restaurant award heading for the Isle of Skye
A restaurant based on the Isle of Skye has won the coveted Restaurant of the Year Award at the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards 2018. The awards, which took place last night (31 May) at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, were launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the exceptionally high degrees…
Read MoreCentre celebrates the hard work of young rider Maddy
A Scottish equestrian centre is highlighting the good work of a young employee Maddy Attridge, 24, has worked in the Equestrian Centre at the Mains of Taymouth, near Aberfeldy, for nearly two years. Originally from the Isle of Skye, she has been a keen horse rider since the age of 5. After learning to ride…
Read MoreHeart in the Highlands? Your heart could be here
A beautiful former croft in the Scottish Highlands has been brought to the market. Presented for sale by Goldsmith Estates, Barnhill is a delightful cottage and sits within a lovely one acre garden. Sitting in an elevated position within the landscaped grounds the property enjoys stunning views over the pond to the mountains beyond. The…
Read MoreDouble success in London for Scottish gin distillery
A Scots distillery is celebrating after winning two awards at the London Spirits Competition. Isle of Skye Distillers’ Misty Isle Gin won a coveted Gold award, while the distillery’s Tommy’s Gin took home a Silver award. The London Spirits Competition looks to recognise, reward and help promote spirit brands that identify with, and target specific…
Read MoreTorabhaig Distillery opens its new visitor centre
A Scottish whisky distillery has opened its doors to the public. For the first time ever, Torabhaig Distillery’s visitor centre, at Teangue Sleat on the Isle of Skye opens to the public today, Monday. The distillery has been fully operational since January 2017 making Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Anne O’Lone, visitor centre manager, said: ‘We…
Read MoreThe sweet smell of success for Scottish candle company
A Scottish candle company has spruced up its range with a new festive scent. Isle of Skye Candle Co. has unveiled the latest addition to its range – Spruce and Fir fragrance. Perfect for the festive period, the scent includes essential oils from the spruce tree and notes of vertivert. The unique combination is said…
Read MoreTwin town status discussed between Inverness and Berlin district
Inverness could be twinned with a district in Berlin, after an official visited the Highlands. A visitor from the district office of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough in Berlin has sown the seed for a possible new Town Twinning between Inverness and this district. Sven Hammerström, group manager of Schools’ Facilities Management – while on a four week…
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