Whale of a Time

See through the BBC a range of images involving humpback whales breaching the waters off the north-east coast of Lewis. They were taken by Hebridean Whale Cruises, based in Gairloch.

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Body Parts

These sections of a wall in the excavations of the Cairns Project, South Ronaldsay, fit together as only dry-stone walling can. Now archaeologists have to find the connections of recently-discovered human-remains. See the BBC's coverage.

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Am Paipear - 40 Years On

The BBC website feature on the Benbecula-based newspaper, Am Paipear, and an invitation to watch a preview of a programme on the publication are worth considering.

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Tall Tales

Living in the shadow of The Sgurr on the island of Eigg, must be a little daunting. However, insights and tales from the Small Isles show that the daring and enduring were factors in their histories. A new book by Professor Joan Hunter has been launched and interesting facts from it appear on the BBC website. Don't miss the item.

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Web Ahoy!

They keep on coming to Orkney and while the captains of the cruise ships have navigational aids, passengers may not know what to expect. Now a new website has been launched to interest and inform those who anticipate landing and looking. The Orcadian introduces the service.

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A Walk on the Steep Side

In October 2015 a group approached Stac Lee, in the St Kilda group, during a weather-window with SeaHarris, and some were able to make the arduous walk and climb up the 45 degree angle to the top. Follow their escapade through YouTube.

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Diversification

Anne Glennie certainly knows about diversifying business interests. From keeping alpacas and maintaining Hebridean Huts, for 'glamping', at North Galson on the westside of the Isle of Lewis, she has started Cranachan Publishing. On Thursday 7 July, her first novel - Buy Buy Baby - will be published. Once again the internet has helped eliminate distance. The Stornoway Gazette has the story.

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A Significant Headland

Take a tour or two to Barra Head Lighthouse in the company of Paul Murton and of Marc Calhoun. The former went there with a BBC film crew; the latter though Northern Light Charters. The trips are memorable for this headland dominates.

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New Walk Planned

Take in a still image of Latheronwheel, Caithness, and then click onto its source, Gordonmac Dot Com, for a great shoreline shot. The section of coast may be opened up to walkers in 2018 with the creation of a route between Inverness and John O'Groats. Some details are on the BBC website.

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Finance ... and Risk

There have been clouds of uncertainty over Europe this past week. They have not had such a benign look as those over Raasay from Pinterest. However, the examination achievements of a Raasay resident have been acknowledged in his command of Finance, Investment and Risk. See the West Highland Free Press item.

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