Advert for new air traffic controller says 20/20 vision is essential... then ...

"An advertisement for an air traffic controller is being offered in Braille – although 20/20 vision is a requirement for the job. Bosses of St Mary's airport on the Isles of Scilly say they are simply adhering...

For good or ill Ireland gains another mammal species

Although there are only about 60 species of mammals living inland or around our coasts, they play an important part in our lives. Ireland has long been separated from mainland Europe, thereby, preventing movement over land. There are a greater number of mammal species in...

A muckle majority oppose wind farm

"A LARGE majority of people in  Shetland have come out against a proposed wind farm in the isles, it was claimed last night (Monday). Around 200 islanders voted in 'Da Muckle Poll' organised by the The Shetland Independant Newsletter(SIN), a free monthly magazine...

Ancient Coins Discovered on Beach

I can see myself speeding round the islands with my metal detector looking for Roman treasure. I am still hunting for the lost  Bonnie Prince Charlie Gold in Whittlebury woods in Northamptonshire, England. Ha...

Crofters Legal Vow On Wind Farm

"Crofters have vowed to take legal action in their fight against a 176-turbine wind farm on Isle of Lewis. The wind farm has been proposed for BARVAS MOOR on Lewis.. Crofters said they had notified the...

Hebridean Celtic Festival 2007

The Hebridean Celtic Festival runs from 11th to 14th July 2007 and is headlined by The Proclaimers [Fri],  Moving Hearts [Thurs], Seth Lakeman [Fri], Berrogüetto [Thurs], Peatbog Faeries [Sat], Oojami [Sat]...

Largest Cruise Ship For Holyhead

"Bad weather prevented passengers on a cruise ship carrying more than 2,500 passengers from going ashore for more than four hours at Holyhead the largest town in the county of Anglesey in the northwest of Wales on...

Green activists jittery about Dubai's man-made isles

Dubai’s attempt to grab attention from the international business and luxury communities by building a man made island seems extravagant in the face of the great suffering in the region. But, as it happens,...

The Old Speckled Hen

"The Old Speckled Hen is the British appendage to Tir Nan Og. It is a small, classy bar with a great selection of beers from the British Isles, including Boddingtons, Tennants and Old Speckled Hen- this one is not on tap."

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