Wildlife & Nature The bridge of the fairy foxgloves June 08, 2013 This old bridge is the home of a very special little flower...
Wildlife & Nature Thrift: coastal jewels April 19, 2013 This radiant little coastal dweller starts flowering in April, and continues right through the summer.
History , Scottish castles Castle Stalker: plenty to brood on August 16, 2012 This island fortress has seen more than its fair share of horrible murders, even by Scottish standards; Castle Stalker's …
Wildlife & Nature The whirlpool of Corryvreckan July 07, 2012 Between the islands of Jura and Scarba, a natural phenomenon of the most dangerous kind lies in wait for mariners …
Photography Fishing boats and reflections May 05, 2012 Whether they're moored in harbour or wrecked on a deserted shore, fishing boats make incredible photographic subjects. Here are …
History , Megalithic sites Clach na Carraig or Diarmid’s Pillar March 02, 2012 In Glen Lonan, Argyll, an impressive standing stone is said to mark the grave of a legendary Irish hero.
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Brendan and the Garvellachs February 24, 2012 St Brendan and the Garvellachs sounds like an Irish folk group… and in a way, that's what they were! …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Iona’s timeless haven February 09, 2012 Not more ruins! But look how beautiful… Iona's 13th century nunnery will enchant you with its architecture, its setting …
History , Scottish castles Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe December 02, 2011 Built in 1450 by the powerful Campbells of Glen Orchy, Kilchurn Castle sits in splendid decay on a rocky islet …
History Easdale island: a story carved in slate September 20, 2011 This tiny island once helped to 'roof the world' with its quarried slate; now it's a unique blend of …
History , Scottish castles Duart Castle, Isle of Mull September 01, 2011 I take a look at Duart Castle, an ancient Maclean stronghold overlooking the Sound of Mull.
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History , Scottish castles Skipness Castle and Kilbrannan Chapel July 27, 2011 In the first of my new series on Scottish Castles I'm taking a look at Skipness, a picturesque 13th century …
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