Outdoor Scotland
The Scotlanders | Time To Reflect
Happy New Year! This time of year gives everyone the opportunity to reflect on events and special memories made over the past year and this is when I begin to […]
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Islands
Tom Weir | Island of Looms
In his last column from 1978, Tom Weir follows the history of Harris Tweed and supported the creation of the Friends of Loch Lomond group… It’s many a year […]
Culture
The Missing Lynx
As the forests of Scotland revive, Jim Crumley reckons its about time a former resident deserves a billet I once sat and watched a pair of captive lynxes for half an […]
Islands
Tom Weir | On Top Of The Bass
A visit to the Bass Rock for Tom Weir was full of the tales of witches and escaped prisoners – and, of course, the cries of gannets… To make a landing on […]
Outdoor Scotland
Scotlanders | A Fond Farewell
It’s the time of year when we tend to slow down and look back at what the year has brought us – and for no one more so than […]
Islands
Tom Weir | Islands and Highlands
No matter even if it was a dreary day, chilly and with grey clouds solidly down on the hills of Harris, Iain and I were having the pleasure of sailing […]
Outdoor Scotland
Great Scottish Road Trips
Dougie’s out to show that you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the best of Scottish culture… It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote for you. Winter is […]
Outdoor Scotland
Cash Boost For Tom Weir’s Rest
Exciting new plans for Tom Weir’s Loch Lomond Wonderland following £10,000 cash boost The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs group £10,000 towards development of […]
Outdoor Scotland
National Trust for Scotland Appeals for Happy Ending For Heritage
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) may care for some of Scotland’s most enchanting heritage locations but in its new fundraising campaign, Chief Executive Simon Skinner issues a […]
Outdoor Scotland
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
Susanne from the Scotlanders takes a ride along the Caledonian Canal for a more relaxing way to explore the Highlands As our colourful Belgian barge pulls away from Inverness, I’m […]
