Sunday, 31 March 2019

The Vanishing

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Have a double-take on the Flannan Isles Lighthouse and then, going back some 110 years, take in the BBC Website item on the newly-releas...
Saturday, 30 March 2019

Lego CalMac is a Must

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There has been quite a demand in the market-place for a recent Lego model - the 14.5" long, 310 piece version of CalMac's MV ...
Friday, 29 March 2019

Best New Buildings of 2019

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Of the 19 buildings shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland , and featured on the BBC Website , one is on the...
Thursday, 28 March 2019

Ten Wee Drams

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For the past ten years, Sarah Watts has been hosting courses for clarinet and bass clarinet on Raasay. Now the Raasay Distillery has a...
Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Celebrations on Canna

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The Isle of Canna Community Development Trust has announced the formal launch of its new, environmentally-friendly energy generation s...
Tuesday, 26 March 2019

The Naming of Babies

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The popularity of names for babies shows a variety of trends. Look at the 2018 figures for the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland and the ...
Monday, 25 March 2019

Arran for a Run

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Plan ahead for a run on Arran on 13 / 14 April and an earlier entry date for an Ultra Tour on the island that is credited as being ...
Sunday, 24 March 2019

Attractions of Aviation

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Barra Airport has been voted the second most scenic airport in the world, according to a survey by PrivateFly, a private jet company. Ful...
Saturday, 23 March 2019

Westray Extremes

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Westray presents a contrast - from an expansive Orcadian beach to a self-appointed monk, of the Black Hermits, convicted of an intensive...
Friday, 22 March 2019

New Lease of Life Needed

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A new lease of life is needed for Sandwick School , between Sumburgh Airport and Lerwick, Shetland. The building dates from 1880 and its ...