Podcasts about mallaig

Small Isles (Eigg) Scottish Island Adventures - Eigg - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ian Stephen. Eigg and the Small Isles Sitting between the Outer Hebrides and the Scottish mainland, the Small Isles are made up of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck and are accessible by CalMac ferry from Mallaig. Eigg has a population of 110 people and has been community owned since 1997. The entire island is powered by a 100% renewable electricity grid. Eigg Organics Eigg Organics is a project championing sustainable living. Visitors can experience stunning views from tranquil surroundings with a stripped-back stay close to nature in a bothy, cabin or campsite, and learn about organic farming at one of the projects gardening courses. Eigg Brewery The Isle of Eigg Brewery uses locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices to produce small batch craft beers. A visit to Eigg Brewery is a great way to experience the ethos of the community on Eigg seen through its beer brewing process. Eigg Guiding Operating out of a huge green shed next to Eigg's community shop, Eigg Guiding offers carbon neutral, low-impact adventure activities for locals and visitors alike. Have a splash at paddle boarding or explore underwater kelp forests snorkeling with the help of qualified guides. Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland's west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.

In this week's episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, join host Tracy Collins as she recounts her recent journey to the enchanting Isle of Skye. Following a thrilling itinerary that took her and Doug from Birmingham to Cardiff, Chester, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, they finally arrived at Skye, one of the UK's most sought-after destinations.Tracy and Doug delve into the details of their Skye adventure, sharing insights on their ferry ride from Mallaig to Armadale and their stay in charming pods at Edinbane. The episode is packed with practical tips for travellers, such as the importance of pre-booking ferries and restaurants, and the need for patience when navigating Skye's single-track roads.The couple explores Skye's breathtaking landscapes, including the Quiraing, Staffin Beach, and Neist Point.They also highlight must-see attractions like the Fairy Glen, Dunvegan Castle, and the Talisker Distillery, providing listeners with a comprehensive guide to making the most of their Skye experience.Enjoy the show? Have feedback? We love to hear from you so why not send us a text message!

Businesses that import meat, both fresh and processed, could have to pay up to six times more than they were expecting to get each lorry through border checks, according to the British Meat Processors Association.Bracken is a large and very prolific fern, and it can be a big problem for farmers, particularly in the uplands. It eats into grazing land, it harbours ticks and it is difficult to control.Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland, around 40 miles north of Fort William, used to be a major fishing port but now times have changed and the industry is shrinking.Presented by Caz GrahamProduced by Alun Beach

The 29th of June marks the beginning of swift awareness week. Mark meets Cally Fleming of the Huntly Swift Group at the Bennachie Centre to chat about these amazing birds.The beautiful garden at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre celebrates the Scottish plant explorers of the past. In recent years, a major project has been underway to restore the Explorers garden. Head gardener Caroline Bavey gives Rachel a tour.In the latest edition of Our Story, Mark visits Danish ceramicist Lotte Glob, one of the founders of the Balnakeil Craft Village near Durness. Mark takes a wander around her Sculpture Croft on the shores of Loch Eriboll.Every year, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust publishes a watchlist which gives an indication of how our native breeds are faring. Rachel meets up with some farmers who keep rare native sheep at the Highland Show, Denise Playfair and Johnathan James, as well as Steve McMinn from RBST in Scotland.It seems that we have been aware of less insects in our gardens and in the wild this June, but why is this? Craig Macadam of Buglife joins us live to discuss the reasons for the decline of insects in Scotland and what we can do about it.Every year, more and more people are signing up to the Shorewatch scheme, a citizen science project run by the marine charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Rachel joins Shorewatch Coordinator Katie Dyke and two seasoned spotters Gary Fahey and Ronnie Mackie at the top of the Burghead visitor centre to learn about the scheme while also watching out for dolphins.Producer Helen Needham's series for BBC Radio 3, Dig Where You Stand, has been on this week. The series involves five musicians from the Celtic Nations unearthing old tunes and songs from specific places. We hear from Allan Henderson, a multi instrumentalist originally from Mallaig, as he shares a story and a tune called Dalshangie that he learnt from his fiddle teacher, Aonghas Grant.Mark visits Blackthorn Salt in Ayrshire to visit the impressive Salt Evaporation Tower. He meets Master Salter Gregorie to find out more about the business and the process behind making the salt.

The Jacobite steam train fails on its first run of the season from Fort William to Mallaig, stopping near Glenfinnan viaduct… and it had Mk 1 carriages on the train. Alstom Derby and the Government are on the verge of doing a deal over a train order for the Elizabeth line – an order that could save the UK train manufacturing facility. Is the East Coast Main Line timetable change heading towards a repeat of the 2018 Thameslink and Northern timetable fiascos?... Leading Richard to ask whether the answer to this and the other challenges facing the industry is a British Rail 2.0. He then shares his own six-point plan for his version of British Rail 2.0. The Railway Industry Association (RIA)) launches a plan to deliver a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway by 2050. And Northern Rail uses classical music to curb anti-social behaviour. Yes, really! Green Signals: Website - http://www.greensignals.org Newsletter - http://www.greensignals.org/#mailing-list Follow: X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/greensignallers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-signals-productions-ltd Instagram - https://instagram.com/greensignallers Credits: Presenters - Nigel Harris (@railnigel on X) & Richard Bowker CBE (@SRichardBowker). General Manager: Stef Foster (@stefatrail)

Bio:Fr. Jhack is a Parish Priest, Diocesan Vocation Director, Vicar and among other titles, Incoming Diocesan Catholic Women League's Chaplain. He is the first Filipino priest ordained in the diocese of St. Paul, Alberta and is currently the Pastor of a Catholic church in rural Mallaig. He entered the seminary at age 17 and after long years of patient waiting, received his ordination into priesthood at the age of 35. He brought with him a personal battle cry: "Blessings delayed but not denied.”Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fr.jhackdiazYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFtXbf_OBarmd1A0qW1FugQuotes:"Life is not about accumulation, but it's all about contribution. It's all about giving, not getting.""Prayer is the weakness of God and the strength of men."Episode Highlights:In this episode, Fr. Jhack shares his journey of becoming the servant leader he is today. How Father Jhack is Handling Cultural Divide:Fr. Jhack believes his faith in God and love of people have been instrumental for him in handling the cultural differences between the Philippines and Canada.He attributes his ability to work with diverse cultural beliefs to his personality and his philosophy to live the way people live. In his parish, Fr. Jhack is often referred to as a 'rock star' because he helps farmers collect rocks from the fields. When he rides on a combine with his parishioners, he delights the people he serves and they welcome him as part of the family.Childhood Incidents:Fr. Jhack comes from a humble Filipino background with a staunch Catholic faith. As a child, the family walked several miles a week to attend mass. During church, Jhack admired how the priests dressed and desired to be one, after realizing that his first choice of being a physician was not possible given his family's financial situation.Influential Groups:Fr. Jhack's parents were strict with discipline and laid a strong foundation for his faith. They encouraged him to pray, not to be ashamed of his faith, and always aim higher. Knowing it could lift him out of poverty, Jhack took his education very seriously.Cultural and Leadership Influences:Fr. Jhack defines his leadership style as servant leadership. He draws his inspiration from the Founder of Christianity, Jesus, serving as He did. Personality and Temperaments:In spite of his seriousness and discipline, Fr. Jhack said his natural state is being the life of the party. He loves people, seeks attention, and enjoys being front and centre, even boasting a YouTube channel of thousands of superfans from around the world! Although his strong sense of competition causes him to struggle with humility, he believes his vocation helps tone this down.Cultural Epiphanies:One day, Fr. Jhack was going to renew his passport in Calgary. He got into a merge lane, and because of his driving experience in the Philippines, he yielded instead of speeding up. The people behind him began honking, and one of the people showed him the middle finger, apologizing later upon seeing his priest collar. From this experience, he realized that things were different in Canada.Soapbox Moment:Fr. Jhack urges us to believe in ourselves, never give up, and keep praying.What brings out the best in Fr. Jhack:Father Jhack believes music brings out the best in him and is an avid song writer, something I personally experienced when he played a delightful song he wrote for my husband's aunt's 90th birthday celebration! Tagline: Delay is not denial.Support the show

Firstly, apologies for the change in audio quality partway through the episode.This episode is a little bit different, Richard was invited to go with Dave, Chris and Alistair for a multi-day hike on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. This peninsula on the West coast is surrounded by mountains, lochs and bogs. It is only accessible by boat, or by a 16-mile (26 km) walk through rough country, and the seven miles (11 km) of tarred road found in the small (population of 111) settlement of Inverie are not connected to the UK road system.The plan for the trip was to travel in to the peninsula by ferry from Mallaig, and then walk back to the vehicle left there over the course of 3 days, carrying everything which they would need for the journey.This recording is their after action report about the kit they took, decisions made and overall impressions.Links– Lighter Pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival– Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram– Richard on Instagram and Twitter– Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube– Amy on Instagram and Twitter– Find out more about The Academy– Join our Discord Community

Pawel Cymbalista tells the story of his recent epic run, which he also used to raise money for Lochaber Hope (a mental health support charity) in memory of his father. Setting out solo and unsupported from Fort William on 5th April he completed the fastest known Cape Wrath Trail in a little over 3.5 days - taking 8 hours off the previous (supported) record. Initial bad weather finally relented after 1.5 days but then he experienced a series of vivid hallucinations, many linked to the history of the remote abandoned settlements he passed through. In 86 hours he only slept a minuscule 90 minutes in total, cat napping on the trail. Body aching, exhausted and with his feet in agony, he goes on to recount the final few kilometres to the finish at Cape Wrath lighthouse. Pawel lives in Mallaig and has set FKTs on the Great Glen Way, West Highland Way, and the Ben Nevis 24hr Record (7 laps up and down in under 24hrs). Thank you Pawel for sharing your incredible story (along with background accompaniment of the sparrows in my garden!). Find all Pawel's info at https://linktr.ee/mymountainlab and his website www.mymountainlab.uk

It's the final episode in season 1 and we come to a rest at the end of the West Highland railway line: Mallaig. Mallaig is the main coastal hub of Lochaber, it's at the end of the Road to the Isles from Fort William. But like much larger Oban in Argyll further south, it's also a springboard to wider adventures. You can jump on ferries to the northern Knoydart Peninsula, the Small Isles and Outer Hebrides out west, and of course the ever-popular Isle of Skye. Traditionally it is a fishing port, but a relatively new one as it only really came into being in the 19th Century. Nowadays, it's fuelled largely by tourism with a busy bustle in the summer months as folk pile off the trains in search of nearby beaches, hill walks, boat trips and more of that famous seafood. Much of Mallaig's history is all around you as you walk through the town; fishing vessels come and go and boats are repaired in the harbour. But there's also a fascinating connection with the Jacobite rebellion thanks to Lord Lovat. Local historian Malcolm Poole knows the story, so we met up with him to learn more. Many thanks to Malcolm for taking part in today's episode. For more information about the area, take a look at https://roadtotheisles.com/ Keep an eye out for our destinations for season 2 Coastal Connections: Road to the Isles is produced by Freya Hellier Many thanks to Les Back for the additional music and to the podcast sponsor Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

In dieser Folge erzähle ich dir noch mehr von meiner Interrail Reise durch die schottischen Highlands. Nach einem kurzen Aufenthalt in Glasgow ging es für mich weiter nach Mallaig. Mit dem Zug bin ich über den bekannten Viadukt aus Harry Potter (du kennst ihn wahrscheinlich aus dieser Filmszene) gefahren und habe somit eine der schönsten Zugstrecken in Europa gesehen. Auf der Isle of Skye habe ich mich über das Bussystem genervt, gelernt, dass der erste Montag im Mai in der UK ein Feiertag ist und das tollste Hostel überhaupt gefunden. Zum ersten Mal in meinem Leben war ich eine kurze Strecke per Anhalter unterwegs und bin dabei spannenden Personen begegnet. Finde zudem heraus, was am Bahnhof von Kyle of Lochalsh so lustig ist und wieso ich den Regenschirm beinahe vergebens mitgenommen habe. [01:00] – Glasgow [02:03] – Mein Struggle of die Isle of Skye zu kommen [05:51] – Glasgow – Mallaig (Glenfinnan Viadukt) – eine der schönsten Zugstrecken Europas [10:57] – Isle of Skye (Spontanes Reisen, Midgets, spontane Begegnungen, Broadford, Old Man of Storr, Portree, Uig, Fairy Glen, Geheimtipp und Lieblingsort) [23:27] – Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness [25:00] – Packen für Schottland / wie man unberechenbares Wetter einkalkuliert [26:11] – Inverness (Chanonry Point, Ness Island, Carnac Point) [28:57] – Inverness – Aberdeen – Dundee – Edinburgh [29:26] – Edinburgh (North Berwick, North Berwick Law) [31:00] – Edinburgh – London [32:06] – London – Paris – Schweiz [33:11] – Reservationen (Link für London - Edinburgh) [35:30] – Meine Learnings Hast du Fragen über Interrail oder Wünsche, was du gerne in einer späteren Episode hören willst? Dann melde dich per Instagram bei mir @freiheitaufschienen. Ich freue mich, von dir zu hören :)

Ready to get cosy? Tonight we'll join Geoffrey at Night Falls as he tells us the tale of Christopher Campbell's journey along the west highland line in a pristine locomotive. Join Christopher as he chugs through the wild Scottish highlands towards the sleepy fishing village of Mallaig. The episode begins with a short meditation before settling into a soothing bedtime story, to help you relax and fall asleep tonight. Don't worry if you drift off before the end though, you can always come back tomorrow.

Luke and Martha take to the rails for a trip on Scotland's West Highland Line. Connecting Glasgow with Fort Williams and Mallaig, the West Highland Line is the UK's highest railway. Claimed by many to be one of most beautiful railways in the world, the line passes several notable highlights including Loch Lomond, Faslane and Ben Nevis. It's a beautiful journey surrounded my snow covered moors, mountains and icy lochs. Come with us :D The podcast is sponsored by Bookitlist If you're looking for unique travel adventures both near and far, make bookitlist.co your first port of call. While you're there, if you like the sound of anything you see, you can add it to your online book-it-list to take advantage of great discounts when you book. Have you got a story to share? Have you planned the trip of a lifetime and want to tell me about it? hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com www.instagram.com/lukerichaa Read my book, Koh Tao, for free Leo's looking for the perfect place to propose to the love of his life. When they arrive in the Thai tropical paradise of Koh Tao, he thinks he's found it. But before he gets an answer, she's nowhere to be seen. www.lukerichardsonauthor.com

In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy introduces her husband Doug Collins who not only shares his passion for train travel in the UK but also practical tips to make your own UK rail adventures smoother and less stressful. Doug discusses his background in the UK train industry and lifelong love of train travel before considering both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling around the UK by train.He then goes on to share his top tips for anyone planning to travel by train in the UK.  Doug also shares his favourite train journeys including the Caledonian Sleeper and East and West Coast Mainlines from London to Edinburgh and/or Glasgow.Tracy and Doug also share their future train travel plans which include the famous Jacobite train from Fort William to Mallaig in Scotland (known to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwart's Express)For more information about the train journeys and places mentioned plus the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-2-how-to-travel-the-uk-by-train/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/uktravelplanning)

In 'Wizards and Steam Trains on the West Highland Line', folk musician Ingrid Henderson explores the communities and landscapes which influence her life and work. She lives in Glenfinnan, on the shores of Loch Shiel, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard before setting off on his much-romanticised, doomed mission to reclaim the English crown for the Stuarts. But in recent years Charlie has been almost supplanted by a fictional rival - Harry Potter. Thousands of tourists are drawn to the area, eager to see the Jacobite steam train, aka Hogwarts Express, crossing the magnificent Glenfinnan viaduct - an iconic scene in the Potter films. Ingrid talks to Jacobite historian, Charlie MacFarlane, about this clash of cultures and - up at the viaduct - chats with Harry Potter fans who have travelled from as far afield as China, Brazil and the USA to see the Hogwarts Express. She finds out about the history of the West Highland Railway Line with museum curator, Hege Harnaes, as it celebrates its 120th anniversary and takes the train to the fishing port of Mallaig, at the end of the line. It's her home town, where her musical career started. Former schoolteacher, Denis Rixson, recalls the heyday of the town's fishing industry and Ingrid describes how the coast and waters of this part of Scotland have inspired some of her work. Produced by Kathleen Carragher Photo: Alan Wilson, Friends of Glenfinnan station

Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith present the Scotland Outdoors podcast

Ready to hit the road? Let's travel down the road from Fort William to Mallaig in the first episode of this season of Wild for Scotland!'Road to the Isles' is a story about the drive from Fort William on the northern shores of Loch Linnhe to Mallaig, a port town from where ferries leave for Skye, the Small Isles and the Outer Hebrides.The Road to the Isles is not exactly a hidden gem - it leads from Scotland's tallest mountains to the sandy beaches of the west coast. But most people drive it way too fast on their way to the ferry. In this episode, we'll take it slowly and explore what's left and right of the road, the best places to stop and the stories they tell.Only 42 miles- yet there is so much to do and see!After the story, I share with you my top 5 tips to make your journey on the Road to the Isles extra special.Are you ready? Great – let's travel to Scotland!This episode is brought to you by Go Ape.Book now at www.goape.co.uk and use the code WILDSCOT to receive 10% all four Scottish Go Ape sites - Aberfoyle, Peebles, Aberdeen, Dalkeith (Edinburgh).See full T&Cs on wildforscotland.comSubscribe here to join the wait list for my Ready-Made Itinerary, launching soon!Access the transcript of this episode on wildforscotland.comSupport this show on Patreon and unlock bonus episodes.Check out my Scotland travel blog Watch Me See.Helpful LinksFollow my 'Best of Scotland Itinerary on watchmesee.comJoin the Wild for Scotland email list here.Stay at Lochview Guest House in Fort William or Scorrybreac Guest House in Glencoe.Book the Steam Train cruise with Crannog Cruise.CreditsWritten and hosted by Kathi Kamleitner. Produced and edited by Fran Turauskis. Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. All original music composed by Bruce Wallace. Support my show on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fancy searching for Nessie in Loch Ness?Or seeing the famous spot where the Harry Potter train goes over that bridge?Maybe you want to make a drive around one of the most beautiful spots in all of Scotland?Perhaps you want to visit a few gorgeous castles?Or maybe you want to spend some time at the far northern reaches of the mainland of Great Britain and take in sea views and some lovely beaches?This episode on the Northern Highlands of Scotland is jam-packed with so many destinations and sites that you will be adding more places to your Scottish bucket list. I certainly have!Bo Fraser, a Blue Badge guide with the Scottish Tourist Guides Association, returns as our guest. And she is going to offer up more incredible information on destinations in her home country.We'll cover Loch Ness, the Great Glen, the Silver Sands of Morar, Dunrobin Castle, Dunnet Head, Durness, Cape Wrath, Ullapool and Applecross and so much more.Seriously, there is so much in this episode!Bo, a St Andrews native, knows so much about her home country. So you are going to learn a lot about the Highlands of Scotland.Want to chat more about the Scottish Highlands?Just send an email to lynne@wanderyourway.com to chat more about this amazing destination. In this episode:2:22 Placing the Scottish Highlands on the map3:59 The Great Glen  6:36 Loch Ness  13:28 Spean Bridge / Commando Memorial14:23 Fort William17:39 Glenfinnan Memorial and viaduct (Harry Potter)21:22 Neptune Staircase / Caledonian Canal 26:50 Silver Sands of Morar27:36 Ardshealach Smokehouse29:37 Mallaig32:13 Introduction to the North Coast 50035:46 The Black Isle 39:21 Dunrobin Castle44:05 Dunnet Head45:09 Castle of Mey47:03 Thurso/Scrabster and Gills Bay49:35 Tips for visiting this piece of Scotland51:07 Tongue51:38 Durness54:50 Cape Wrath1:00:07 Lochinver & Achiltibuie1:03:57 Ullapool1:06:42 Gairloch1:08:51 Torridon, Applecross and the Bealach Na Ba1:12:00 Loch MareeImportant links:Scotland Your WayGreat GlenLoch NessFort WilliamJacobite Steam TrainArdshealach SmokehouseNorth Coast 500Dunrobin CastleCastle of MeyDurnessCape WrathSolas B&BApplecross24 Images to Make You Want to Travel to Northwest ScotlandWhy I've Fallen Head Over Heels in Love with ScotlandVisit ScotlandIf you haven't subscribed, please do so. And do leave a review! For more information on Europe visit

This sleep story is called "Adventure on the Hogwarts Express". Enjoy this original, Scottish sleep story / meditation (based on "The World of Harry Potter") and enter a world of relaxing calm courtesy of Scotland's natural, musical sounds of the wilderness, to help you into a deep sleep. The screen now gently fades to black after the story begins and is totally dark after 5 minutes. Something a little different this week! I felt inspired to record and write a story based on the Jacobite steam train which runs a service between Fort William and Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland. Some of you may know that it was this train which was used in the Harry Potter films as the Hogwarts Express and featured a famous shot of the Glenfinnan Viaduct (pictured). This story has an incredibly strong connection to Scotland, regardless of the associations with the film series! I hope you enjoy the sounds of this wonderful steam train combined with the fictional tale loosely based on a journey aboard the Hogwarts Express! Make yourself comfortable and relax to this soothing tale. Help me keep these ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam If you enjoy these sleepcasts and would like to ensure they remain ad-free (I really want them to, trust me), then it would mean to world to me if you showed your support through my Patreon. This way I can continue to do what I do! Thank you. Sam Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam​ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CyKHH5... ​ Listen on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... ​ All of my sleepcasts are original productions, having been recorded on location in Scotland. "Snooze with Sam" whispers sleepy stories of Scotland's natural world, all with the help of a soft, soothing Island voice. Lay yourself down, get comfortable and lose yourself in the sea of gentle tones gifted by one of the world's most beautiful countries. "Snooze with Sam" is brought to you by Sam Lawson, an entrepreneur, health and fitness professional and lifelong musician from the Isle of Skye. He runs a Coaching business in Glasgow, Scotland, and finds great satisfaction in helping others find peace within themselves, coaching them on towards personal transformation. 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Story #HarryPotter #SleepStory​ #scottishsleepstory​ #guidedmeditation​ #sleepmeditation​ #deepsleep​ #bedtimestory​ #bedtimestoryforgrownups​ #asmr​ #sleepasmr​ #fallasleepfast​ #sleep​ #jasonstephenson​ #calm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snoozewithsam/message

CDDC is on the road!  Coast to Country campers have provided us with a luxury motorhome to take in the beautiful NC500 Tonight's mini podcast is from Durness Kim and Greg talk about - Travelling to Skye and then on to Durness - An impromptu performance of Caledonia to a local police officer - Bumping in to Red Bull mountain biker, Danny MacAskill - Climbing the Old Man of Storr - The chilly waters of The Fairy Pools    

CDDC is on the road!  Coast to Country campers have provided us with a luxury motorhome to take in the beautiful NC500 Tonight's mini podcast is from Mallaig on Scotland's west coast   

This Podcast takes us from the Isle of Skye to the mainland where we land at Mallaig, a small fishing port. The port is home to the Mallaig train station and became famous for the filming of the Harry Potter train, the Hogwarts Express, and you can travel on the very same steam train that travels between Mallaig and Fort William. I will be dropping my guests at the train station and making my way along the parallel road to meet them at their destination. They will cross the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, the very same place that Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in 1745. He escaped from a spot not far from their after his disastrous defeat at Culloden. So much to see and do on the way!

In our previous episode, we met Grandaddy front-man Jason Lytle, and were introduced to the world of ARTHUR KING - a collective of musicians and film-makers associated with the Dangerbird Records label, in Los Angeles. The ferry from Mallaig had just arrived on the Isle of Eigg, and the ARTHUR KING gang were about to disembark, and begin their week long stay as part of our VISITATIONS artist residency project.Donning all-white laboratory overalls and red-beanie hats, the team immediately set about extracting samples of their surroundings with recording devices, creating an hypnotic collage of wildlife, nature, weather and local gossip. This provided the sonic landscape, over which the members improvised - culminating in a performance in the living room of one of the island’s residents, and a trippy late-night slot at the Ceilidh Hall as part of our Howlin’ Fling! festival.In this second episode of the podcast, we chat to Jason Lytle, Aaron Espinoza and Peter Walker about life on Eigg, their recording process and the creation of the music for the project, as well as the experience of performing at Howlin’ Fling!. It also features an exclusive recording of Jason performing a classic Grandaddy song on piano, live at the festival.If you’d like to support this podcast, and listen to the music that has been created by ARTHUR KING, you can do so by signing up to VISITATIONS. Go to www.lostmap.com/visitations for details on our vinyl and digital subscriptions.This series of VISITATIONS was conducted in St Franny’s Bothan. If you’d like to check out the space, and maybe book a trip to the island yourself, check out www.stfrannys.com.To check out the other projects of ARTHUR KING, go to www.whoisarthurking.com. You can see what Jason Lytle is up to, over at http://jasonlytle.com/.Lost Map Podcast is written, produced and presented by Pictish Trail. Additional production and editing by Joe Cormack.

Nigel Edwards, Chief Executive of the health think tank the Nuffield Trust, joins Dr Margaret McCartney for this special programme about the challenges of remote and rural healthcare. Margaret travels by boat from Mallaig to the Hebridean islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna off the north west coast of Scotland where, after 100 years the islanders lost their resident doctor. When it was clear there wouldn't be a replacement, the islanders and NHS Highland instead opted for a radical new healthcare model. Taking inspiration from indigenous tribes in Alaska, the NUKA model has been adapted for the Small Isles and it is very different, with a high level of community engagement. The idea is that local people own their own healthcare rather than having healthcare delivered to them, as passive recipients. Local people are trained up in first aid and become salaried Rural Health and Social Care Workers. They are the eyes and ears of healthcare professionals. Volunteers also act as First Responders coordinating helicopter and lifeboat rescues in emergencies. Dr Margaret McCartney joins GP Dr Geoff Boyes on his weekly visit to Eigg and discovers how the community has adapted to this new way of delivering care. She hears from Gill McVicar, former NHS Highland Director of Transformation and Camille Dressler, chair of the Small Isles Community Council, about how the reorganisation was managed; from Julie McFadzean about the new health and rural health and social care worker role; from Sheena Kean, the Eigg healthcare practice manager who makes sure everything runs smoothly and to Eigg residents about how they think their new healthcare model is working. Producer: Fiona Hill Credit Photo of Margaret McCartney: Paul Clarke

It has been 9 years since I did a solo backpacking trip. That trip was my second Great Outdoors Challenge crossing of Socttland from Mallaig to Stonehaven. While that was a solo trip I probably met people every day and hiked with them at least some of the time. This hike on the North Country Trail would not only be solo but I expected it would be solitary except at major campgrounds. In this two-part series I travel from Mackinaw City, Michigan to Petowskey, Michigan. In some ways it proves to be a great trip; in other ways not so much. In part 2 I travel from Richard’s property near Levering Road to Petoskey. I also spend some time in Petoskey proper, though I do leave a modest gap, adding a bit more to my totaly milage. All in all I probably hike another 28.5 trail miles along with a modest bit of going to and fro in Petoskey itself. In some ways this segment was less eventful than the first portion but it does have highs and lows and some just plain dull stretches. It is, in other words, prety much what one should expect from a trip: not what you expect. I hope you enjoy the conclusion to this backpacking trip through the Harbor Springs chapter’s section of trail (and a tiny bit of Grand Traverse chapter). I think I am actually a bit off the NCT at this point. I went left and think the trail went right. My two-track sure looked like the proper option. I passed this small field of wildflowers as I neared Robinson Road where I popped out a bit west of the trail interesction. --August 17 2019 at 13:05:52. Harbor Springs, MI, United States Gazing out upon the river in Petowskey, Michigan (Bear River I suppose). The NCT follows bike paths and sidewalks through the heart of Petowskey. It is particularly nice in the Bear River Valley REcreation Area. --August 19 2019 at 14:19:26. Petoskey, MI, United States A bit north of mile marker 603.5 and not far from my end around marker 600. This might actually be a private path to the beach here at Little Traverse Bay but that seems like it should not be so. --August 19 2019 at 16:34:11. Petoskey, MI, United States The silo-like structure at the back right of this building is what really clued me in to the fact that this had to be Petowskey Brewing Company. I probably had the most dangerous bit of hiking right here crossing the road. --August 19 2019 at 18:20:09. Petoskey, MI, United States

It has been 9 years since I did a solo backpacking trip. That trip was my second Great Outdoors Challenge crossing of Socttland from Mallaig to Stonehaven. While that was a solo trip I probably met people every day and hiked with them at least some of the time. This hike on the North Country Trail would not only be solo but I expected it would be solitary except at major campgrounds. In this two-part series I travel from Mackinaw City, Michigan to Petowskey, Michigan. In some ways it proves to be a great trip; in other ways not so much. In part 1 join me for the first 3 days of the hike from Mackinaw City to Levering Road. That is a distance of about 28 trail miles though I actually walked more than that. The actual North Country Trail (NCT) is running across the Mackinac Bridge behind me. I just dipped my toes in the waters of Lake Huron here at Gary R. Witt Memorial park: close enough to the trail. I’ll eventually walk towards the bridge and thus closer to the trail as I head back towards the trailhead at Mackinaw Crossings. For what it is worth I believe my pack tips the scales at about 31 pounds (though it feels heavier). I am crying. 1 liter of water and , unfortunately, 1 quart denatured alcohol for stove fuel. --August 14 2019 at 11:53:42. Mackinaw City, MI, United States Good morning. It is a bit sad that my first campsite had the prettiest morning. --August 15 2019 at 06:55:56. Mackinaw City, MI, United States Sunrise at French Farm Lake. --August 15 2019 at 06:58:29. Mackinaw City, MI, United States A panoramic view of Ssturgeon Bay at the Lakeview Trailhead beach. I spent a bit more time than neccessary to get and treat water. This was a nice place to pause after the first few miles hiking from the Pines campground in Wilderness State Park. --August 16 2019 at 13:30:51. Levering, MI, United States

In this episode I talk with Neil Munro. Neil is our first participant to hail from Ulva. We recorded this episode in the study of Ulva house. Ulva, which is now, I’m delighted to say, a community owned island. The ground floor of Ulva house has a beautiful wooden floor, which you’ll hear throughout the course of the episode, as my dogs clatter around on it quite a bit. For which I apologise. Both of my dogs make an appearance at different points in the episode, so keep your ears peeled for their snoring and clickity-clackity noises. Neil talks about his childhood on Ulva, his studies, travels and working life. We talk about his current work with Isle of Mull Cheese and former employment at the Tobermory Distillery towards the end of the episode. This episode features Mark Summers’ interpretation of the WWDITW theme tune in the middle and then end, which I'm over the moon with. Recorded at his home in Orkney, it’s great to make island conections across the seas! Thank you Mark! Thank you again to www.islandbakery.co.uk for the lemon melts that each participant receives when they take part. Thank you for listening! Episode links: Ulva https://www.ulva.scot/ Gartocharn www.gartocharn.org Glengorm http://www.glengormcastle.co.uk/ Napier University https://www.napier.ac.uk/ Queen Scallops https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_scallop Scottish Salmon Company https://www.scottishsalmon.com/ Mallaig https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/mallaig-p236601 Knoydart https://www.visitknoydart.co.uk/ The old forge pub http://www.theoldforge.co.uk/ MacGochans Tobermory https://macgochans-tobermory.co.uk/ The University of Dallas https://udallas.edu/ Calgary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary,_Mull Community buyout of Ulva http://nwmullwoodland.co.uk/ulva/ Isle of Mull Cheese www.isleofmullcheese.co.uk/ Tobermory Distillery tobermorydistillery.com/ Bringing Our Island Community Back to Life - Ulva https://vimeo.com/322192808 More episodes can be found at whatwedointhewinter.com

Kenneth Steven looks at Rum, a wild and windswept Hebridean island, and responds to its landscape in poetry. Rum is the largest of a group making up the 'Small Isles', Rum, Muck, Eigg and Canna, lying west of the fishing port of Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands. 'I don't know a Hebridean island more beautiful to approach. Every time I do I think of it again as a treasure island.' Its remote and rugged beauty attracted an eccentric Victorian industrialist, who bought it and attempted to transform it into his own vision of an island home, complete with a castle. 'The castle itself was built of red sandstone and shaped from the Isle of Arran. Greenhouses were brought for the growing of peaches, grapes and nectarines. There were heated pools for turtles and alligators; an aviary was constructed for birds of paradise and humming birds.' It was not to last, and Kenneth looks at what's left of the island fantasy today, leaving him with a profound sense of sadness.

In der heutigen Folge fuhr ich von Glencoe nach Skye. Ich spreche über: Abfahrt Glencoe, Corran Ferry, Kein Castle Tioram, Europa und Schottland, Harry Potter Express, Mallaig, Fähre abgesagt, Glenfinnan, Schlechtes Wetter, Noch schlechteres Wetter, Fahrt durch die Berge, Diverse Fotostops, Rasende Briten, Kein Klo in Sicht, Ankunft in Bernisdale, Coole Unterkunft und warum ich hätte einkaufen sollen.., Verdammt dunkel hier, Pläne für die nächste Woche.

Kenneth Steven looks at Rum, a wild and windswept Hebridean island, and responds to its landscape in poetry. Rum is the largest of a group making up the 'Small Isles', Rum, Muck, Eigg and Canna, lying west of the fishing port of Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands. 'I don't know a Hebridean island more beautiful to approach. Every time I do I think of it again as a treasure island.' Its remote and rugged beauty attracted an eccentric Victorian industrialist, who bought it and attempted to transform it into his own vision of an island home, complete with a castle. 'The castle itself was built of red sandstone and shaped from the Isle of Arran. Greenhouses were brought for the growing of peaches, grapes and nectarines. There were heated pools for turtles and alligators; an aviary was constructed for birds of paradise and humming birds.'It was not to last, and Kenneth looks at what's left of the island fantasy today, leaving him with a profound sense of sadness.Written and read by Kenneth StevenProducer Mark Rickards

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A gathering of interviews from the TGOC 2011 plus more gossip and feedback from the outdoors world. Interviews with Fiona King regarding the joys of running a B&B in Mallaig, the irrepressible Ronald Turnbull for some serious banter and dry humour and Rose leaves us with her thoughts from this years event. Plus new plans and where we are off to next!