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October 29, 2009

Uig in Lewis selected as location for new St Kilda centre

A preferred site has been identified as a possible location for a visitor centre dedicated to St Kilda.

Mangursta, in Uig on the Western Isles, is about 40 miles across the sea from the internationally-protected island archipelago.

Western Isles Council - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - has ruled out building on St Kilda because of difficulties reaching it.

Cleitreval in North Uist and Leverburgh in Harris were also considered.

via news.bbc.co.uk

Well done Uig! Should give them plenty to do at the Comann Eachdraidh http://www.ceuig.com

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October 25, 2009

Photos from the 'Edge of the World'

I found a disc of hi-res scans of my St. Kilda pics that I have never loaded onto the computer before. These were the last photos I took with my old film Canon EOS 500N SLR. They have a wonderful vintage feel thanks to the diffusion of sea spray on the lens and the misty ambiance of the weather that day. The Flickr set is here.

The abandoned island of St. Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
www.kilda.org.uk

                                 

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October 21, 2009

London Through the Ages: Pictures from LIFE Magazine

via anglotopia.net

Click through to see other incredible colour photographs from the blitz.

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September 24, 2009

The Staffordshire Hoard: Anglo Saxon gold found in a field using a metal detector

via telegraph.co.uk

Stunning examples of Celtic decoration in this new find.

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August 30, 2009

BBC iPlayer - The Frankincense Trail: Oman, Yemen and Saudi Arabia

via bbc.co.uk

Fascinating insight into modern day life in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula as well as the ancient roots, uses and symbolism of the precious commodity frankincense.

I found this especially interesting right now as our friends Dave & Carol have just emigrated to Saudi Arabia last week so it was good to get an insight into life in Riyadh.

Apologies to non-UK readers who will not be able to watch this :(

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