Here's to Looking

Derek Paterson was at Laig Bay, Isle of Eigg, when his photographic interests aroused curiosity. See how others captured ways of looking at places, people and animals in the latest Your Pictures of Scotland from the BBC.

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Life as a Smallholder?

Lifestyles on Orkney are often praised; living near Stromness is highly-regarded; life as a smallholder has its devotees. There's a property, needing attention, on sale at Miran that could attract the attention of some. It comprises a cottage, outbuildings and over six acres - for offers over £150k. Take a look at The Orcadian.

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Skye is the Limit

Here are two perspectives of the Ashaig Airfield, Broadford on Skye, concerning which there is news of approval for a resumption of services to Scotland's Central Belt. The Press and Journal has the story.

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The One for the Sun

The recent Spring sunshine has meant that once again the attributes of the Isle of Tiree are to the fore. It's accustomed to being one of the sunnier spots of Britain. Take a look at what's on offer throughout this Inner Hebridean island here.

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Fancy a 16-bed House?

Orkneylodge was constructed as an hotel in 1997 and enjoys an impressive location on the shore of Scapa Flow. It's now advertised as a 16-bed detached house through Zoopla. Take a look inside.

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Skye from on High

Taking a look around Skye online can give refreshing insights. The Isle of Skye Photo Gallery has many images provided by local photographers and Scotland from the Sky has an astonishing re-creation of the Vikings impact on the south of the island.

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White Wife

Plans are being made by some Unst, Shetland, residents, to erect a life-size statue of a ghost, the White Wife of Watlee, that has appeared to single men on a lonely stretch of road on the island. Go to The Press and Journal for details of this rather unusual community project.

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Flag A Design

The design is remarkably simple, but it's the flag approved for Barra, at the lower end of the Outer Hebrides. Now Eriskay, Benbecula and North Uist - part of the chain of islands further north - wish for designs of flags of their own and you can be part of the process. Look at the BBC item on the topic.

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Looking At and Around

A misty morning and crofting cottages on Bressay, Shetland, form the photo taken by Steven Donaldson and featured in the current BBC Your Pictures of Scotland. Here is a varied compilation of images to enjoy.

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Arctic Return

Some people commemorate others in remarkable ways. Two intrepid adventurers have followed in the Arctic-based footsteps of the Orcadian explorer, Dr John Rae, and completed the journey. An account of this achievement is in The Press and Journal.

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