The Isle of Skye has been joined to the Scottish mainland since 1995 by a 500 m long free-cantilever bridge. The bridge's first decade was controversial.

Aug 24, 2011 - Valerie Wilson

Walkers on Skye have the chance to see a wide variety of bird and animal life. With care and luck it is possible to come across adders, grass snakes and the odd fairy

Jun 30, 2007 - Hugh Taylor

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

Aug 22, 2007 - Donna Dailey

Mist shrouded moors and mountains; Otters swimming in secluded havens and a Prince fleeing through the heather all contribute to the magic of Skye.

Jun 30, 2007 - Hugh Taylor

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.

Oct 9, 2009 - Maggie Craig

Sometimes all you need is a short walk to stretch the legs, with a chance of seeing some wildlife and fantastic scenery. That's easy on the Isle of Skye.

Jun 25, 2009 - Anthony Robson

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.

Mar 22, 2007 - Cathy Smith

A review of the 2009 album 'Crack the Skye' by American progressive metal band Mastodon

May 23, 2010 - Philip Sim

Reintroduced into Scotland in the 1970s after a period of extinction, sea eagles are now thriving - and they're even making a contribution to the local economy.

Mar 1, 2010 - Jennifer Young

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is one of those rare plants with many extraordinary medicinal characteristics and is prized throughout Europe and Asia.

Jan 21, 2009 - James Pendleton

Some animals live on the rocks, some underneath, and a few even live inside them.

Oct 8, 2007 - John Blatchford

Southern sea otters were listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 1977. The population remains small in spite of federal and state protection.

Feb 26, 2010 - Kathleen Sonntag

David Davis and Steven Mintz documents American history from the first landing of Europeans on its shores to the Civil War.

Oct 26, 2008 - Christine Musser

Sea area is much larger than the land surface, but in addition we need to consider the volume of the oceans.

Nov 11, 2007 - John Blatchford

Important for maintaining their own habitat and very well adapted for their life there.

Nov 4, 2007 - John Blatchford

Superstitions were a part of everyday life for the sailors Here we take a look at some of their common beliefs and superstitions

Jul 3, 2007 - Diana Tierney

Savor the taste of sea scallops with this recipe for a simple sauté that coaxes the tender flavors from this popular bivalve mollusk.

Jan 17, 2012 - Michael Vyskocil

Here are the top five things to do on a day's outing to historic Devonport, only 10 minutes by ferry from Auckland's CBD. Start by climbing a volcano!

Jan 28, 2012 - Wendy Craig

Japan files a lawsuit in a US court in an attempt to stop Sea Shepherd from interfering with whaling efforts. Sea Shepherd dismisses the suit as frivolous.

Dec 9, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

Going to the beach is hardly cultural, except at Cottesloe in Western Australia where more than 70 art pieces were exhibited for a short time only.

Mar 20, 2012 - Rachel Deeming