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Celebrating our Machair
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
Posted in Gaelic, machair, Uncategorized
Tagged biodiversity, Gaelic, Habitats, Hebrides, machair, nature, NatureScot, Scotland, Scots language, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, Uists, Western Isles
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Machraichean Bòidheach na h-Alba
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
Posted in Gaelic, machair, Uncategorized
Tagged biodiversity, crofting, Gaelic, habitat, Hebrides, machair, nature, NatureScot, Scotland, Scots language, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, Western Isles
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An Cairgein – sàr-fheamainn
ʼS iomadh duine a bhios a’ cruinneachadh a’ chairgein air cladaichean creagach mar a bhiodh ar sinnsearan o shean. Read in English ʼS e an cairgein (no carraigean) feamainn shònraichte do na Gàidheil. Bidh feadhainn fhathast ga chruinneachadh airson silidh … Continue reading
Posted in foraging, Gaelic, Uncategorized
Tagged Carragheen, Carragheen pudding, Chondrus crispus, foraging, Gaelic, Hebrides, nature, NatureScot, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, seaweed, SNH, YCW2021
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Archaeology revealed the Hebridean way
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
Posted in Community engagement, Geology, History, long distance routes, machair, National Walking and Cycling Network, Projects, Uncategorized
Tagged archaeology, augmented reality, Hebridean Way, Hebrides, History, Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund, NatureScot, rural communities, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, tourism, Uists
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The remarkable Martin Martin
A few years ago Scottish Natural Heritage mounted an exhibition called Highland Naturalists which celebrated the work of people from all walks of life who had contributed much to our understanding of Scotland’s natural world. Most made their mark in … Continue reading
The waning of the bees
We are delighted to bring you a guest blog from Professor Dave Goulson, an acknowledged expert on bumblebees and indeed a founding figure in the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. “This spring was the worst I can remember for bumblebees. In March … Continue reading
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