Posts Tagged ‘outer hebrides’
Ten fascinating facts about… Moray
The Moray Firth is a Scottish coastline that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. For some, it might be ‘the straight bit of the coast between Aberdeen and Inverness’, but there’s far more to it than that. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about the Moray area. The oldest part of Buckie is Rathven. There…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Falkirk
Falkirk is a beautiful and incredibly important Scottish town which is often often overlooked. It has a hugely rich history that includes everything from important battles to engineering feats. So whether you are planning on a visit to Falkirk, or just want to learn a little bit more about Scottish history, here are ten facts…
Read MoreStreet orchestra set to visit the Outer Hebrides
Nevis Ensemble, Scotland’s street orchestra, is taking its 40 musicians to venues around the Outer Hebrides this month as part the biggest ever tour of the islands by an orchestra. Conducted by Holly Mathieson and Jon Hargreaves, this relentlessly energetic group will give 35 concerts in public spaces and community venues in many venues including Barra and Harris from 19-28 August. A highlight…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Argyll
Argyll is a fascinating and beautiful part of Scotland, to the point of being immortalised in song by Paul McCartney. We present you with 10 fascinating facts about one of the most stunning areas in the land. Kenneth MacAlpine, the first king of a unified Scotland, was crowned at Dunadd Fort in Kilmartin Glen. The…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Blair Atholl
Head to highland Perthshire, and you have to stop off in Blair Atholl. It’s teeming with history, and there are incredible views to be found. Here, we present 10 fascinating facts about Blair Atholl. Between Blair Atholl and the nearby town of Braemar there are 15 Munros. Blair Castle is the seat of the Dukes…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Skye
‘Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, Onward the sailors cry. Carry the lad that’s born to be king, Over the sea to Skye.’ So say the words of the famous old song, but Skye is far more than a romantic Jacobite song. Here’s 10 fascinating facts you may not have known about…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Ardnamurchan
The Ardnamurchan peninsula near Lochaber is a wild, remote yet beautiful place full of wonderful scenery. It’s noted for its unspoiled and undisturbed scenery. But there’s more to it than that – we present 10 fascinating facts you probably never knew. 60 million years ago this was a major volcanic site – some craters are still…
Read MoreBig boost to improve the Scottish environment
A new peatland restoration project aims to improve water quality, tackle climate change and help protect Black Throated Divers and Great Skua in the Outer Hebrides. Funding for the first Peatland ACTION project in the islands has been confirmed in celebration of International Bog Day this Sunday (28th). Working alongside Scottish Water, the project will…
Read MoreA beautiful modern home with views over a loch
A delightful modern home on the banks of Loch Snizort offers spectacular views over to the Cuillin mountains and to the Outer Hebrides. Galbraith present to the market Crionach, at 3 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Portree, which lies in a delightful, private setting in the scattered crofting township of Kingsburgh on the north-west coast of Skye. The house,…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to watch our seas for sealife
The National Whale and Dolphin Watch gets underway this weekend. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to get members of the general public contributing to science to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises and they’re calling on you to get involved between 27 July and 4 August. For over 40 years,…
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