Posts Tagged ‘orkney’
Swedish scientists laser scan Pictish stones in Scotland
A team of Swedish scientists has been visiting Scotland this week to carry out a pioneering new laser scanning technique on carved stones from Orkney and Shetland. Developed to analyse runestones in Sweden, this is first time the technique has been carried out in Scotland. The pilot project, led by National Museums Scotland and the…
Read MoreScotland’s most favourite islands are revealed
VisitScotland have run a poll to find out which Scottish islands people would most like to visit. The poll, run by the national tourism organisation to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the novel Robinson Crusoe, thought to be based on the life of Scottish castaway Alexander Selkirk, asked 1227 respondents from across the country to…
Read MoreThe velvet underground – the world of the mole
Moles have been a groundskeeper’s worst nightmare for centuries and mole catchers today are still perfecting the best way to dispense with these furry pests. Moles incur wrath – for a society obsessed with immaculately manicured lawns and golf courses, a rash of molehills appearing overnight causes a similar reaction to that of a troubled…
Read MoreIncome potentials with this island home
A unique island property with a diverse range of income and development opportunities is on the market. Presented by Savills, Green Farm is a diverse holding which, in addition to a well-maintained principal dwelling, presents exciting opportunities for a purchaser to develop existing assets for their personal use or to create additional income streams. The…
Read MoreBe one of the first on Scotland’s most green ferry
A new ship which will provide the most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland is set to arrive in Orkney tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October) after making the journey from its shipbuilders in Vietnam. After final fittings and trials, MV Alfred will connect passengers from Orkney to the Scottish mainland on the service already operated by family…
Read MoreSupermarket launches 19th beer festival
A supermarket has partnered with seven of Scotland’s top craft breweries to each showcase five of their best beers in its 19th annual in-store beer festival. Launching in all 88 stores in Scotland from today (Thursday 3 October), Aldi shoppers can try the range of 35 hand-picked craft beers with prices starting at only £1.49…
Read MoreHistoric 17th century Scottish battlefield for sale
The site where one of Scotland’s finest ever military commanders was finally defeated and captured is up for sale in Sutherland. Presented to the market by Bell Ingram at offers over £70,000, Carbisdale Battlefield near Bonar Bridge comprises 53-acres of heather moor, pine woodland and open burns. Carbisdale is significant as the last battle of…
Read MorePast and present collide in a thriller for teens
Sci-fi meets pre-history in Silver Skin, an epic adventure of a time-traveller, Rab, from the far future, who accidentally ends up in Skara Brae, Orkney during the Neolithic period. Throughout this story aimed at teenagers, Lennon paints a vivd picture of the pre-historic landscape and allows the readers to travel back in time. There is…
Read MoreThe enduring appeal of the adorable puffins
The puffin is one of our best loved seabirds, but its appeal goes far beyond its quirky appearance. ‘Puffin therapy’ is for many people apparently more powerful than all the wonder nerve-calming drugs on the market. Ian and Colin Morrison of Mull have been running their Turus Mara trips out to the Treshnish island of…
Read MoreCelebrating storytelling with cultural exchange
The 2019 Scottish International Storytelling Festival hosts 15 guest artists from Canada, along with 60 Scottish storytellers, as part of its biggest international exchange to date. The group, which includes storytellers, musicians and dancers, represents the rich cultural diversity and heritage of Canada. They will perform in Edinburgh and travel across Scotland, as part of…
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