Tag Archives: Hebrides

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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