Fancy owning a spectacular uninhabited Scottish island? The Hebridean island of Gasker, to the west of southern Harris, has gone on the market and could be yours for offers over £120,000. Uninhabited and unspoilt, Gasker presents a striking natural landscape of rugged coastline, fertile grassland and freshwater lochans. The islet stretches about 70 acres and… The post Spectacular uninhabited Scottish island goes on sale appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
A historic lighthouse in Shetland built by the father and brother of Robert Louis Stevenson has gone on the market. The iconic lighthouse, on the island of Bressay on the east side of Shetland, was built in 1858 by the lighthouse engineers David and Thomas Stevenson. It served to guide vessels safely through Bressay Sound,… The post Historic Shetland lighthouse built by family of Robert Louis Stevenson on sale appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Meet the first female Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE) – only the 17th person to hold the role in 355 years. Dr Julia Knights, a soil scientist and former deputy director of London’s Science Museum, has been named as successor to Simon Milne, who steps down after more than a decade.… The post Meet the first female Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
The dilapidated A-listed building fell into decline after World War One and was taken over in the 1950s by NatureScot.| Scottish Field
I have always been a student of history. I was born in Capitol Hill, (on C St., between 2nd and 3rd St. SE, behind the Hawk and Dove), and have worked here for many years. My high school was off North| HillRag
During the summer of 2000, I had a moderately strange job: trapping birds and drawing small blood samples. The Ohio Department of Health was looking for West Nile Virus, as it was newly identified in| HillRag
The fairytale Couston Castle, in Aberdour, Fife, spans over more than five acres with stunning views over the loch.| Scottish Field
Insh Island is only accessible by private boat or helicopter, located near Easdale, the smallest inhabited island in Scotland.| Scottish Field
Whenever I see red clover growing wild I can’t help but internally rejoice, it’s bright red flower acting like a beacon, pulling me in.| Scottish Field
After 80 years in the ownership of the Gully family, Shuna, in the Slate Islands, is up for sale and it could be yours for £5.5 million.| Scottish Field
What’s not to love about the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta –... The post Gay Open House: Marvelous Malta appeared first on Queer Forty.| Queer Forty
The lighthouse keeper buildings on Copinsay, in the Orkney islands, are up for sale offering a 'renovation opportunity of a lifetime'.| Scottish Field