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The Island Life Calendar Competition Winners – 2023
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Island Life calendar competition! We’ve been blown away by all the …
From Barra to Lewis and back
My mission was to travel from Barra to Lewis interviewing artists, artisans, crafters, producers on behalf of isle20 and the Scottish Islands Passport.
Join me on my journey to meet these incredible Island Makers – from Barra to Lewis and back!
The Ultimate Island Autumn Gift Guide
Tis’ the season to get cosy! Finally there are no reasons not to sit down, cosy up and relax when …
The Tiree Ultramarathon
What makes a great run?…….How about sandy beaches, blue skies and an unspoilt landscape? Tiree Ultramarathon offers ALL of that …
Where in the Scottish islands can you see Orcas?
It’s a question asked by many visitors to the Scottish islands every year. The numbers of orcas, whales and other …
Five things you didn’t know about Highland Cows.
Who doesn’t LOVE a Highland Cow? They’re cute, they’re fluffy and does anything say Scotland more than a Highland Coo? …
Gift Ideas for the men in your life
We have searched the Scottish islands for perfect gifts for the men in your life! Whether you are looking for …
Gifts for under £10
If you are looking for a wee thank you, something to take with you to a dinner party or just …
Meet the Makers
BookbindingNorth Uist
Corinna Krause – Sollas Bookbinding, North Uist
By Julia Welstead As I park alongside a sleek woodclad house, home to Sollas Bookbinding, a woman flits past the …
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FoodHarris
Julie & Steve Olley – Croft 36, Harris
By Julia Welstead I’m in croft heaven. Twice-my-height willows sway and flex in the breeze all around me, thriving on …
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Eilidh Carr – Photographer & Coralbox owner, Berneray
By Julia Welstead Eilidh Carr remembers playing ‘shop’ as a kid, so setting up shop for real in her home …
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Emma MacKenzie – Weave-art, Lewis
by Julia Welstead Like so many island makers I am meeting, Emma MacKenzie is a multi-tasker extraordinaire. Her love of …