Peaceful & Productive

There's a lot going for The Farm of Green, Eday, Orkney - 147 acres of freehold land, a three-bedroom farmhouse, a cottage for letting and much else. Take a look at the details in The Orcadian and an account by the owners. By the way, the price is £495k.

Scottish Islands Explorer - likes the prospect of being off-shore

Digital Edition: access a requirement for most properties

Gaelic Board Game

A Gaelic version of an old Scottish board game is on sale for the festive season. Read about Scottish Quest in The Press and Journal item. It could lighten a dark evening and will give insights into language and location.

Scottish Islands Explorer - links language and location

Digital Edition: goes places at speed regardless of language

House of the Year

The RIBA House of the Year 2018 is a remote off-grid property, Lochside House, in the West Highlands. It certainly has insular appeal and its style could be replicated on many island sites. Do take a look around by clicking here.

Scottish Islands Explorer - knows the importance of design

Digital Edition: not always compatible with 'remote'

Robotic versus Reassuring

Concern has been expressed by some mariners regarding the sound messages from the Stornoway Coastguard Operations Centre in Lewis. A robotic voice has been trialled and it lacks the reassurance of the human chords, long evident in such as the BBC Shipping Forecast. Read about this on the BBC Website.

Scottish Islands Explorer - changes of weather always feature
Digital Edition: the visual scores

'A Lot of Cliff Up There'

The sea cliffs of Foula, in the Shetland group, are high and match those of St Kilda. Some people have had the privilege to see them; others have a passion to climb them. Join two from the latter group through YouTube.

Scottish Islands Explorer - likes ultimate ventures
Digital Edition: sends experiences worldwide

Funding For Facilities

Hallgate Farmhouse, Rousay, Orkney, is one of many ruins on an island that displays a vast range of archaeological history. A £260k tranche has been given to help create more facilities to attract visitors. See the BBC Website.

Scottish Islands Explorer - more outlets for the magazine?

Digital Edition: well within range

Crofters' Old Ways

Crofters' Old Ways are Caught on Camera this coming Wednesday (28 November) on BBC Alba. First take a look at the article by Jan Patience in yesterday's edition of The Times. There's a treat in store.

Scottish Islands Explorer - monitors ways of doing things

Digital Edition: can access the past, fast

Humpback Whales

Bressay Lighthouse stands secure while a little below the surface of the Sound, there is turbulence in the waters as humpback whales appear to frolic. See them in action through the Shetland Times.

Scottish Islands Explorer - tends to be static in its print form

Digital Edition: has something of a dynamic format

Faray Purchase

The islands of Faray, Holm of Faray and Red Holm, recently on the market for £200k, are to be purchased by Orkney Islands Council. Read about this proposal featured in The Orcadian.

Scottish Islands Explorer - three to explore in one lot

Digital Edition: likely to work there

Services Saved on Luing

Luing, one of the Argyll islands, is home to 163 residents who were in danger of losing their only post office and shop. New owners have been found and The Press and Journal has the story. The photo with reflections in sea and sky is from Mike Fenney Photography.

Scottish Islands Explorer - should be stocked on islands

Digital Edition: readily available everywhere