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Ten fantastic places to visit in… the Hebrides
The Hebrides off the north-west coast of Scotland are made up of hundreds of islands. Divided into the Inner and Outer Hebrides groups, they are home to rugged landscapes, fishing villages and remote Gaelic-speaking communities. They also have some incredible sights and places that are more than worth a visit. Here’s 10 of the best.…
Read MoreIslay’s singing sands inspire new whisky release
Smoky malt whisky lovers will have the chance to experience Ardbeg’s latest permanent release – Ardbeg Traigh Bhan from next month. This rare 19 Year Old single malt is inspired by the heavenly vista of Islay’s Traigh Bhan (pronounced ‘Tri-Van’)– known locally as The Singing Sands – and will be made available in annual small…
Read MoreArgyllshire Gathering prepares for the games
Some of the best bagpipers, strongest men, highest jumpers and top dancers in the world will take part in the Argyllshire Gathering’s Oban Games tomorrow (Thursday). The 148th staging of the event, being held in Mossfield Park, will kick-off with the March of the Stewards, led by a mass band of competing pipers, from Station…
Read MoreBT plans to pull the plug on Highland phone boxes
Public opinion is being sought across the Highlands, after BT proposed to remove 110 public payphones from across the region. The Highland Council has today launched an online consultation. Regulation set out by Ofcom, the independent regulator, states that local authorities have the responsibility to co-ordinate consultations to gather views about proposed payphone removals. The…
Read MoreWhen Scottish steam drove the country forward
Scotland shaped the railway industry; the railway industry shaped Scotland. Respected photo journalist Keith Langston looks at the local and national contributors to Scottish locomotive production, for example, Dübs & Co, which elevated Scottish steam to the world’s stage. A thorough insight into the different classes of railway that emerged from the late 19th to…
Read MoreTwo new Game of Thrones Scotch whiskies on the way
Two new Game of Thrones whiskies are to be released – Johnnie Walker – A Song of Ice and Johnnie Walker – A Song of Fire. The Johnnie Walker team and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch whiskies to the realm in honor of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBO…
Read MoreScottish pork campaign launches for a new run
Scots are being encouraged to go on a dinnertime adventure with Specially Selected Pork. The meat is back in the spotlight this month as Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) successful Go Places with Pork campaign returns. The four week campaign, which launched today (Monday 19 August), is set to reach 3.5 million Scottish adults with the…
Read MoreChanging their lives – from Syria to the Isle of Bute
The real life stories of people who escaped from war-torn Syria to settle in Scotland are to be told on television. From Syria to Scotland is an Our Lives documentary which tells the story of the Syrian refugee families who, since December 2015, have made the small island of Bute their home. Bute’s newest residents…
Read MoreHen harrier chicks satellite tagged this summer
RSPB’s Hen Harrier LIFE project has fitted more than 10 young hen harriers with satellite tags in Scotland this summer. The EU LIFE funded project tagged birds from the Borders to the Highlands, with the generous support and assistance from of a variety of helpers. Hen harriers are one of our rarest and most persecuted…
Read MoreContemporary home constructed with local materials
A striking contemporary home in a beautiful location is now available for sale. Sealladh Na Beinn was constructed in 2008 in Garth, Fortingall, Aberfeldy, using materials and a design that take inspiration from traditional buildings in the area. Presented by Savills, the house has peaked dormer windows, a slate roof and is clad in stone…
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