Articles related to "Hebrides"

Although the island is only 60 miles long and 30 across at its widest, it is divided into two separately-run parts, Lewis and Harris, which both call themselves 'isles'.

Known in the past as the Outer Hebrides, today they are called the Western Isles - and to the locals they are the Long Islands. An ancient history and beautifiul beaches.

Many species of bumblebee are endangered, and since they are among the most important pollinators of many plants, this is a serious problem.

Scotland has beaches to rival anywhere in the world. Sandy bays, turquoise waters and activities from world-class diving to windsurfing beckon the prospective beachgoer.

Beachcombing is an environmentally friendly way of collecting shells.

There are many islands off the west coast of Scotland, each beautiful in its own way, but none more charmingly remote and friendly than Barra.

Dun Carloway Broch is situated on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. It is the finest example of stone age architecture in Scotland.

Skye is the largest island of Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Known for its beauty and unusual landscape, it is popular with hikers and there are walks to suit every ability.

After the defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746, the young Flora MacDonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie evade capture by British forces.

You don't see an Atlantic Puffin every day for several reasons, but there are some places you can go where you're almost guaranteed a good view of these charming birds.

The Standing Stones of Callanish are a powerful and evocative sight, visible from a distance on a piece of raised ground near to the sea.

A Commercial Ferry as a Whale Watching Platform

In the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Flora MacDonald helped save Bonnie Prince Charlie from Government forces, bringing him safely over the sea to Skye.

Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.

A brief look at the early life and career of German composer Felix Mendelssohn and his first compositions.

A guide to golfing St Andrews and other historical golf courses in Scotland including Scottish Island courses. Winter Golf at St Andrews Old Course

Southern Skye offers the best in Celtic traditions through a variety of venues: artistic, culinary and historical. Gaelic glee is open to all the last two weeks in July.

The West coast Scottish island single malts are very different beasts from each other. This article looks at their characteristics and how they differ.

A detailed list of facts and figures about Vanuatu as a simple introduction to this beautiful island nation.

Although the island had a reputation of being haunted, the official verdict was that the men were swept away by an enormous wave caused by a fierce storm. Were they?

The highlands, the lowlands, and the mysterious lochs of Scotland.

One of the most renewable energy rich countries in Europe, Scotland must overcome environmental, social and political obstacles before it can claim to be truly green.

Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

Antarctica, ice, illness, and Easter Island

There may never be a definitive answer to this question but it has been proven by explorer and author Tim Severin to be physically possible.

Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.

Early in the twentieth century there was a successful whaling enterprise based in the Outer Hebrides.

Frommer's Guide to Scotland has travel advice and information on Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all the popular visitor destinations including the Scottish Highlands and Islands

Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050.

Marin Alsop, the first woman to direct a major American orchestra, stepped into her new position with a performance on Sept. 27, 2007.

Near the village of Drumnadrochit, the noble ruins of the once mighty Urquhart Castle sit perched upon a rocky peninsula overlooking the famous Loch Ness.

The famous Beatle came to this rugged place for its wild beauty and solitude. A great place to get away from it all and to explore the unspoilt Kintyre Peninsula.

Check out 5 of the best art diaries for 2010: Scottish watercolours, lively Australian art, and photos with inspirational quotes from California. Great Xmas gifts.

The British Museum has some of the world's greatest treasures, from the colossal Elgin Marbles to the delicate Portland Vase. Do it the easy way - see top tip below.

Take this circular drive from Sligachan on Skye, the Winged Island, and visit Portree, Kilt Rock, the Quirang, Duntulm Castle, Dunvegan Castle and Kilmuir on the way

Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.

Harald Fair Hair was born c.850. Within 22 years he would unite Norway into one kingdom. Many battles would be won and he would die of natural causes, an old man of 83.

The first bungee jumpers, Pentecost Land Divers, used vines tied to their ankles and dived off towers made of sticks wearing nothing but a penis sheath called a nambus.

A fun and interesting travel series about the remote islands of Britain that is TV to make you smile.

A shipping forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in the UK has become habitual listening not just for sailors, but also for a significant number of the general population.

1000 Places to See Before You Die is a New York Times Number One Bestseller and offers a life list of 'must see' travel destinations. How do the UK and Ireland rate?

Located on the shores of Loch Broom Ullapool boasts music festivals, traditional Scottish food and stunning scenery.

There is much confusion about what to call the country that contains England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Additional geographical names add more confusion.

From the top of a mountain to an isolated beach, Scotland has a plethora of ghostly tales. Tourists can explore the country's more unusual haunted places.

The solitude and wild, natural beauty of Scotland's Isle of Jura makes it a unique vacation spot for whisky sampling, hunting, hiking and bird-watching.

Military activity, oil exploration and algal blooms being examined, as multiple cetacean mass stranding incidents in the UK, Madagascar, Senegal and Japan trigger concern

In 1893, the New Zealand Government passed legislation giving women the right to vote and became the first country in the world to do so, a fact not widely appreciated.

Was Dr Johnson one of the first sufferers from Tourette's Syndrome?

A dentist named Dr. Weston Price conducted ground-breaking research on diet and health in the 1930s, leading modern day researchers into a new field: epigenetics.

Flora MacDonald who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after the 1746 Battle of Culloden is remembered as a Highland heroine in legend and ballad.