There is nothing better than spending a day pottering or going for a swim! Founder and Manager at @ButhBharraigh https://xitter.cf/t.co/F03oTnm8xp
Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides
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A change in wind direction to gale force south-easterlies produced Barra's first Yellow-browed Warbler of the year at Cuithir. It feels like proper autumn now.
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This evening at our AGM we launched our crowdfunder campaign to raise money for the renovation of our community and visitor hub.
Help us to provide the community of Barra and Vatersay with a modern hub that will serve the community for years to come.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bth-reno…
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Finally saw my first Swift of the year on Barra which may also be the last Swift I see this year on Barra!
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First Minister @JohnSwinney is visiting the Western Isles.
Starting in Barra, he visited St Brendan’s hospital and Carbon Neutral Barra, where he met members of the community and discussed their priorities for the island.
ALT First Minister John Swinney visits St Brendan's hospital, Barra.
ALT First Minister John Swinney visits Carbon Neutral Barra.
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Scotland’s islands hold a very dear place in my heart and it’s great to be on the Western Isles for the next few days.
I’m here on Barra to hear directly from people, to listen, and to fix things.
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Wonderful views of Short-eared Owl at Eoligarry this morning, a highlight of one of the regular guided wildlife walks I lead for Barra ad Vatersay Ranger Service. We also had 3 White-tailed Eagles, 3 species of tern and 3 rare bees!
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🔶AMBER #Oban #Castlebay 14Aug To allow MV Isle of Lewis to carry out essential maintenance, the 06:55 sailing from Castlebay will now depart at 05:55. The 13:10 sailing from Oban is expected to operate as scheduled.
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Juvenile Cuckoos are starting to appear around Barra just a few days after the adult Cuckoos departed. Last year we recorded 21 youngsters; hoping for similar success this season.
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Painted Ladies have been appearing on Barra in the past 3 days, only very low numbers still, the forerunners of a likely invasion that's coming our way this summer. A Hawfinch at Castlebay today was our first this year.
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Migrant waders much in evidence on Barra today including our first Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits and Whimbrels of the year, a flock of 78 Redshanks that departed to the north-west and hundreds of Golden Plovers on the machair.
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Word of the day is ‘laughter-lit’ (19th century): animated and restored by laughing alongside others.
That is what @JaneyGodley gave to many of us.
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The Royals make millions in profit each year, but this has always been shrouded in secrecy, until now.
A joint @C4Dispatches and @thetimes investigation reveals that the King and Prince William are receiving public money through leasing property to public services like the NHS.
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'Flash Evans' by Welsh painter Sarah Evans, inspired by her charismatic cats, while known for her beautifully created local land and seascapes #WomensArt
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The campaign to preserve the Celtic neepy lantern over the foreign invader pumpkin continues. Top excavation tip. A Mellon baller!
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A selection of #linocut prints of the #YorkshireCoast. My original prints are all hand-printed in my #York studio.
Shop online at
michellehughesdesign.com/sho…
#originalart #RobinHoodsBay #Whitby #RunswickBay
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Beautiful #aurora over a lone tree in The Yorkshire Dales. If I was to name my photos, I’d call this one ‘the hand that gives’!
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Glasgow School artist
Ann Macbeth (1875-1948) hand-painted vase with floral design #WomensArt
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Weather is not looking great over the next few days so why not come a watch one or more films at the Hebridean International Film Festival. Tickets at the door ranging from £3-£7. Bring your own drinks and snacks. #isleofbarra #filmfestival #castlebay
