Posts Tagged ‘landscape’
Scotland’s secret past is slowly revealing itself
This summer’s heatwave has helped reveal Scotland’s past through some incredible crop marks. Crop marks showing ancient settlements and Roman fortifications, which are otherwise hidden under the plough soil, are being documented by Historic Environment Scotland. Newly discovered sites revealed by HES’ aerial survey team during the recent warm weather include Iron Age souterrains in…
Read MoreBalmoral Estate green scheme gets go-ahead
Balmoral Estate is set to improve its green credentials as a new hydro-electric scheme is approved on the River Muick. The planning application for a 2MW run of river hydroelectric scheme and associated infrastructure near Birkhall, Ballater, was given the go-ahead by members of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Planning Committee. Speaking at the…
Read MoreBook review – The Ghost of Helen Addison
What’s the story? Leo Moran isn’t your average private detective. His most pressing day-to-day activities usually involve deciding what vintage of wine to pair with the finest organic steak, but at times he has more unsettling concerns: visions of violent crimes. After the ritualistic murder of a young woman in Argyll Leo decides to help…
Read MoreA remarkable industrial installation by Glaswegian artists unveiled on Ashton Lane
The cobbled lane in the West End of Glasgow is home to a hub of social entertainment –with bars, restaurants and even buskers, but now art is taking pride of place in Ashton Lane with a remarkable installation of Glaswegian artists to create the city’s newest public gallery. Three eight-foot artworks were unveiled on the lane by landscape…
Read MoreComing soon more Scottish webcams
If you are a webcam fan then we have a treat coming up for you. We are currently at work installing two brand new webcams with state of the art cameras that will bring you stunning views of Ben Cruachan in Argyll and also Fifecam will be back too. Our Cruachancam will be truly unique…
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