Posts Tagged ‘outer hebrides’
10 fascinating facts about… Ayrshire
Ayrshire is home to some of the most attractive and historic areas in Scotland. There’s far more to it than being just Burns country, with a host of famous figures from history – ancient and more recent – having visited. Robert the Bruce was reputedly cured of leprosy after drinking from a well in Prestwick.…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Edinburgh
Edinburgh becomes one of the must-visit cities each year as the Scottish capital’s various festivals kick off. Whether it’s the fringe, comedy, book, food or any other festival going on during July and August, Edinburgh is the place to be at this time of year. Edinburgh replaced Scone as the capital of Scotland in 1437.…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… West Lothian
Located just outside of Edinburgh, West Lothian is a fascinating place to visit. With a host of historical sites, as well newer attractions, there’s so much to see and do. But how many of these facts did you know? Until 1921 West Lothian was called Linlithgow-shire. West Lothian’s largest town, Livingston, is named after 12th…
Read MoreHelp wanted to chart Scotland’s ocean wildlife
Scientists at Sea Watch Foundation are looking for Scottish marine mammal enthusiasts to help with their survey of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Every year for nine days in late July, Sea Watch Foundation look for wildlife enthusiasts and around the UK to support National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a citizen science project organised by the…
Read MoreHistoric link to launch new Majestic Line ship
Argyll based small-ship cruising company The Majestic Line held a naming ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new ship Glen Shiel. The event was held at the Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, the site of famous yacht builders Morris and Lorimer, and in keeping with tradition it was the great grand-daughter of yard founder Robert…
Read MoreRockets galore at commercial space port on North Uist
North Uist is set to enter the space age as a project to create the UK’s first ever vertical launch commercial space port is unveiled today. The consortium behind the Spaceport 1 project, which includes major players in the UK and international space sector and is led by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council),…
Read MoreSharing Hebridean gin with the rest of the world
The new North Uist Distillery is looking to bring a taste of the Hebrides to the rest of the world. Joint owners Jonny Ingledew and Kate Macdonald have used Business Gateway’s one-to-one business support and fully funded workshops throughout the planning stages of their new business venture, North Uist Distillery. With a Masters’ degree in…
Read MoreLive by the banks of a bonnie 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 MoreSt Kilda wants your pictures of World Heritage Sites
St Kilda, the UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, is today inviting the Scottish public to join them in marking World Heritage Day. Situated 40 miles to the west of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, St Kilda holds both natural and cultural World Heritage status. Owned and managed by the National Trust for…
Read MoreWriter returned to his roots for a pilgrimage
On a twelve day pilgrimage, Alastair McIntosh returns to the islands of his childhood to explore the history and culture of the Outer Hebrides. Walking from St Clement’s church in the southern end of the Isle of Harris to the most northerly Butt of Lewis, the tough terrain and physical endurance aids McIntosh’s feelings of…
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