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Lus buidhe Bealltainn – Yellow plant of Beltane
The marsh marigold is a vivid reminder of the close links between Gaelic culture and the Scottish seasons, as Ruairidh MacIlleathain explains. Read the full Gaelic version below. The day that starts the summer, now the first of May, is … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Folklore, Gaelic
Tagged Beltane, Marsh marigold, Scottish Natural Heritage, whimbrel
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An adventure to Noss
There are few National Nature Reserves in Scotland that present as much of a challenge to visit as Noss NNR. The rewards however are a sense of achievement and satisfaction in what you discover. This is clearly reflected in some … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, National Nature Reserves
Tagged black guillemot, Bressay, lapwings, Lerwick, Noss, Noss National Nature Reserve, seabirds, Shetland, whimbrel
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