Category Archives: machair

Celebrating our Machair

Posted on January 17, 2022 by NatureScot

It’s fitting that even English speakers use a Gaelic word for a habitat that is such an icon of the Gàidhealtachd. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig In the dark depths of winter, perhaps it’s appropriate to remind ourselves of the light … Continue reading →

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Machraichean Bòidheach na h-Alba

Posted on January 17, 2022 by NatureScot

Tha am facal ‘machair’ cho sònraichte ʼs gu bheil e air tighinn a-steach don Bheurla. Read in English Tha e math aig an àm seo dhen bhliadhna, nuair a tha na làithean dorch agus a’ ghrian ìosal, a bhith a’ … Continue reading →

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Archaeology revealed the Hebridean way

Posted on October 5, 2020 by NatureScot

Seven archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way are set to feature in digital reconstructions created by the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project. Viewers’ experiences will be revolutionised in a project which will harness emerging technologies to better explain the tremendous archaeological assets … Continue reading →

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Peursair na Feamainn / The Seaweed Watchman

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Scottish Natural Heritage

Bidh stoirmean a’ gheamhraidh a’ cur brùchdan feamainn air tràighean gainmhich taobh an iar nan Eilean Siar, far am faodar a chruinneachadh agus a chleachdadh mar thodhar. Aig aon àm, bha fear aig gach coimhearsnachd a chumadh a shùil a-mach … Continue reading →

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My favourite beach: “so beautiful it almost hurts to look”!

Posted on May 7, 2018 by NatureScot

Following on from our Friday post, three more members of our coastal & marine team share their favourite beaches with us. We’d love to hear about your favourite and what makes it so special for you. Tag us on Twitter … Continue reading →

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Life’s a peach on our favourite beach

Posted on May 4, 2018 by NatureScot

Our coastal & marine team see a lot of Scottish beaches. So with summer approaching fast we thought we’d ask a few of them to tell us about their personal favourite. Today we hear from Rona and Glen, and we’ll … Continue reading →

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Our work at sea

Posted on May 1, 2018 by NatureScot

It’s marine month here at SNH and our focus throughout May will be on the wide range of work we’re involved with in or near our seas, and on connecting people with our fantastic marine wildlife and seascapes. Scotland’s coasts … Continue reading →

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#CycleForNature – The final stretch: Ullapool to Kinlochewe

Posted on April 16, 2018 by NatureScot

Blessed mostly with fantastic weather, Francesca cycled 252 miles last week, sailed on six Ferries and visited five SNH offices (with a wave to Portree). The final part of #CycleForNature leg two took Francesca from Ullapool to Kinlochewe. Let’s hear how … Continue reading →

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Mapping machair

Posted on October 14, 2016 by NatureScot

Professor Stewart Angus, SNH Coastal Ecologist, looks at how we are mapping a special feature of Scotland’s coastal environment – machair. Only two countries in the world have machair, the shell-rich dune grassland that can be so spectacular in summer, … Continue reading →

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