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A new dawn? Isle of Rum’s Kinloch Castle back on the market after locals agree sale
It was once an opulent Edwardian mansion, built for Sir George Bullough as a Highland hideaway for industrialists in the 18th century. But now, after years of failed attempts to find a new owner, Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum is back on the market. The dilapidated A-listed building fell into decline after World War…
Read MoreSir David Attenborough names golden eagle chick born in Scotland
Sir David Attenborough has named the first young golden eagle to fledge as part of a conservation project in southern Scotland. The TV broadcaster named the baby eagle Princeling, meaning young prince, which he says symbolises new hope for the restoration of the species. Princeling’s arrival brings the number of golden eagles soaring in southern…
Read MoreHarris Weed? PETA calls for Harris Tweed to end use of sheep’s wool and switch to hemp
PETA has called on Harris Tweed to stop using sheep’s wool in the production of the famous fabric – and suggested they switch to plant-based hemp instead. In a bizarre letter the animal rights organisation urged the Harris Tweed Authority to move away from the centuries old tradition, claiming sheep fleece ‘wreaks havoc on the…
Read MoreRebecca Atkinson-Lord, An Tobar and Mull Theatre: ‘It’s still so important we come together and share stories’
Artistic Director of An Tobar and Mull Theatre, Rebecca Atkinson-Lord, on island life, how the theatre has changed the lives of many locals and her latest production – a powerful one-woman stage adaptation of Sarah Moss’ acclaimed novel Night Waking. I grew up part of the time in Wolverhampton in the Black Country and the…
Read MoreDress worn by 18th century Scottish noblewoman linked to Jacobites goes under the hammer
A dress reputedly worn at the Palace of Holyroodhouse by an 18th century Scottish noblewoman closely allied to the Jacobite cause is going under the hammer in Edinburgh. The dress is one of more than 80 lots belonging to the Earls of Airlie which will go under the hammer as part of Lyon & Turnbull’s…
Read MoreTop 5 things to do at Scone Palace International Horse Trials
Sponsored Content | This summer, for the first time, a brand-new equestrian spectacle is galloping onto Scotland’s sporting and social calendar, we take a look and some of the best things to see and do at the event this year. Promising four thrilling days of sporting action this August from 21-24, Scone Palace International Horse…
Read MoreSt Kilda overtakes Bass Rock as home of the world’s largest gannet colony
St Kilda is now home to the world’s largest gannet colony, the first drone census of the remote archipelago has revealed. Gannets are the UK’s largest seabird and can be found across the North Atlantic. Adults are distinguished by their white feathers, large wingspan of up to two metres, black wingtips, and the unique yellow…
Read MoreArchaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney
Archaeologists have identified a 250-year-old shipwreck, which was discovered on the island of Sanday in Orkney. Evidence points to the wreck being the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy vessel called HMS Hind which was renamed once it became a whaling ship. A sixth rate 24-gun frigate, HMS Hind saw many years of active…
Read MoreLife on Barra and Vatersay explored in new documentary as islands buck depopulation trend
From its world-famous beach airport and stunning landscapes to its strong Gaelic identity and vital fishing and crofting industries, life on the Hebridean isles of Barra and Vatersay can be pretty spectacular. Now new BBC Alba documentary takes a peek behind the curtains of modern life on the islands as they continue to buck the…
Read MoreScottish Highlands community secures funds to buy their local pub
A community in the Scottish Highlands is celebrating after securing the funds to buy their local pub whose original structure pre-dates 1746. The historic Glenuig Inn in Lochaber was built on the site of a building burned down by government soldiers hunting for Bonne Prince Charlie after the Jacobite uprising. It has become a traditional…
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