A stunning village in Scotland was once a thriving hub with ... Today, just 16 people call the island home, but efforts are underway to bring new life to this remote and enchanting landscape.
Setting foot on the island would have meant a painful death to visitors. Located close to a bay near Gairlock and Ullapool, Gruinard Island is a small, oval-shaped island approximately two ...
As one of the best places in Scotland for sightings, the Vikings named the area Hvals-øy – the island of whales. The island hosts the "Whalsay Summer Days" week in July, which coincides with ...
The island is renowned for being one of the sunniest destinations in the UK thanks to its warm temperatures and long days, and has even earned the nickname of Scotland's 'Sunshine Island'.
Scotland has launched its first-ever Gaelic ... at Armadale Ferry via Sligachan up the east of the island and along the north, through Dunvegan to Glendale. A map of the route shows it bypasses ...
It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An island in Scotland "teeming with life" has been named the best place in the UK for spotting the elusive humpback whale. The Isle of Mull ...