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STACK ROCK 2020 An illustrated guide to sea stack climbing in the UK & Ireland - Old Harry - - Old Man of Stoer - - Am Buachaille - - The Maiden - - The Old Man of Hoy - - over 200 more - Edition I - version 1 - 13th March 1994. Web Edition - version 1 - December 1996. Web Edition - version 2 - January 1998. Edition 2 - version 3 - January 2002. Edition 3 - version 1 - May 2019. Edition 4 - version 1 - January 2020. Compiler Chris Mellor, 4 Barnfield Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8SE. Tel: 0208 662 1176 – E-mail: [email protected]. Send in amendments, corrections and queries by e-mail. ISBN - 1-899098-05-4 Acknowledgements Denis Crampton for enduring several discussions in which the concept of this book was developed. Also Duncan Hornby for information on Dorset’s Old Harry stacks and Mick Fowler for much help with some of his southern and northern stack attacks. Mike Vetterlein contributed indirectly as have Rick Cummins of Rock Addiction, Rab Anderson and Bruce Kerr. Andy Long from Lerwick, Shetland. has contributed directly with a lot of the hard information about Shetland. Thanks are also due to Margaret of the Alpine Club library for assistance in looking up old journals. In late 1996 Ben Linton, Ed Lynch-Bell and Ian Brodrick undertook the mammoth scanning and OCR exercise needed to transfer the paper text back into computer form after the original electronic version was lost in a disk crash. This was done in order to create a world-wide web version of the guide. Mike Caine of the Manx Fell and Rock Club then helped with route information from his Manx climbing web site. -
Greenland Barnacle 2003 Census Final
GREENLAND BARNACLE GEESE BRANTA LEUCOPSIS IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND: RESULTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CENSUS, MARCH 2003 WWT Report Authors Jenny Worden, Carl Mitchell, Oscar Merne & Peter Cranswick March 2004 Published by: The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Slimbridge Gloucestershire GL2 7BT T 01453 891900 F 01453 891901 E [email protected] Reg. charity no. 1030884 © The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of WWT. This publication should be cited as: Worden, J, CR Mitchell, OJ Merne & PA Cranswick. 2004. Greenland Barnacle Geese Branta leucopsis in Britain and Ireland: results of the international census, March 2003 . The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge. gg CONTENTS Summary v 1 Introduction 6 2 Methods 7 3 Results 8 4 Discussion 13 4.1 Census total and accuracy 13 4.2 Long-term trend and distribution 13 4.3 Internationally and nationally important sites 17 4.4 Future recommendations 19 5 Acknowledgements 20 6 References 21 Appendices 22 ggg SUMMARY Between 1959 and 2003, eleven full international surveys of the Greenland population of Barnacle Geese have been conducted at wintering sites in Ireland and Scotland using a combination of aerial survey and ground counts. This report presents the results of the 2003 census, conducted between 27th and 31 March 2003 surveying a total of 323 islands and mainland sites along the west and north coasts of Scotland and Ireland. In Ireland, 30 sites were found to hold 9,034 Greenland Barnacle Geese and in Scotland, 35 sites were found to hold 47,256. -
The Misty Isle of Skye : Its Scenery, Its People, Its Story
THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES c.'^.cjy- U^';' D Cfi < 2 H O THE MISTY ISLE OF SKYE ITS SCENERY, ITS PEOPLE, ITS STORY BY J. A. MACCULLOCH EDINBURGH AND LONDON OLIPHANT ANDERSON & FERRIER 1905 Jerusalem, Athens, and Rome, I would see them before I die ! But I'd rather not see any one of the three, 'Plan be exiled for ever from Skye ! " Lovest thou mountains great, Peaks to the clouds that soar, Corrie and fell where eagles dwell, And cataracts dash evermore? Lovest thou green grassy glades. By the sunshine sweetly kist, Murmuring waves, and echoing caves? Then go to the Isle of Mist." Sheriff Nicolson. DA 15 To MACLEOD OF MACLEOD, C.M.G. Dear MacLeod, It is fitting that I should dedicate this book to you. You have been interested in its making and in its publica- tion, and how fiattering that is to an author s vanity / And what chief is there who is so beloved of his clansmen all over the world as you, or whose fiame is such a household word in dear old Skye as is yours ? A book about Skye should recognise these things, and so I inscribe your name on this page. Your Sincere Friend, THE A UTHOR. 8G54S7 EXILED FROM SKYE. The sun shines on the ocean, And the heavens are bhie and high, But the clouds hang- grey and lowering O'er the misty Isle of Skye. I hear the blue-bird singing, And the starling's mellow cry, But t4eve the peewit's screaming In the distant Isle of Skye. -
Uig Development Brief
AGENDA ITEM 9 REPORT NO. SR/11/19 HIGHLAND COUNCIL Committee: Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee Date: 3 June 2019 Report Title: Uig Development Brief Report By: Director of Development and Infrastructure 1. Purpose/Executive Summary 1.1 This report seeks approval for the finalised version of the Uig Development Brief along with the suggested Council responses to comments made during the public consultation. The Brief sets out an agreed planning framework which will guide the physical development and transformation of the area over the next 20 years. A key part of this is to identify and coordinate development and regeneration opportunities, including those which may arise from Transport Scotland's investment in the Skye Triangle ferry routes which involves a major upgrade of Uig Harbour. Subject to Committee approval, officers will take steps to formally adopt the brief as statutory Supplementary Guidance to the Council’s Development Plan. 2. Recommendations 2.1 Members are asked to: i. consider the summary of comments received on the Brief and agree the Council responses as set out in Appendix 1; and ii. agree to adopt the Uig Development Brief at Appendix 2 as part of the Development Plan, subject to any non-material amendments or formatting changes, and clearance by Scottish Ministers. 3. Purpose of Project and Context 3.1 The Uig Development Brief covers an area around the commercial core of Uig, which lies immediately to the west of the Harbour. The Council’s existing Development Plan seeks to consolidate Uig’s role as the principal settlement on the western flank of the Trotternish peninsula and as a ferry terminal which generates significant economic activity for the local area. -
Kyleakin Fish Feed Factory Marine Harvest
Kyleakin Fish Feed Factory Marine Harvest Environmental Impact Assessment - Volume 2 of 4: Main Report Chapter 19: Marine Ecology Final May 2017 Marine Har vest Envir onmental Impact Assessment - Volume 2 of 4: Mai n R eport Kyleakin Fish Feed Factory Environmental Statement Contents 19. Marine Ecology ..................................................................................................................................... 19-1 19.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 19-1 19.1.1 Structure of Chapter ............................................................................................................................... 19-1 19.2 Legislation, Policy and Guidance ........................................................................................................... 19-1 19.2.1 Guidance ................................................................................................................................................ 19-5 19.3 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................... 19-5 19.3.1 Identification of Impacts .......................................................................................................................... 19-7 19.3.2 Magnitude of Change ............................................................................................................................ -
Uig Development Brief Bhrath-Leasachaidh Ùig
Uig Development Brief Bhrath-Leasachaidh Ùig June 2019 www.highland.gov.uk Contents Uig Development Brief 1 Introduction | Ro-ràdh 2 Background and Purpose 2 Stages of Preparation and Consultation 5 2 Context | Co-theacsa 7 Planning Policy 7 Area Analysis 8 3 Development Framework | Frèam Leasachaidh 15 Development Objectives 15 Indicative Masterplan 16 Sites A and B - Existing terminal building and land to the rear 16 Sites C and D - Disused fuel tanks and HIE owned land 20 Site E - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service land 20 Site F - Isle of Skye Brewery Company 21 Site G - Bakur Bar 21 Site H - Short stay car park 22 Developer Requirements 22 Developer Contributions 26 Uig Development Brief The Highland Council 1 Introduction | Ro-ràdh Background and Purpose 1 This Development Brief covers the commercial core of Uig which lies immediately to the west of the Harbour (the boundary is shown in Map 1.1 'Development brief boundary'). The purpose of the Brief is to provide a structured framework for guiding the physical development and transformation of the area over the next 20 years. A key part of this is to identify and coordinate development and regeneration opportunities. This includes those opportunities which may arise from Transport Scotland's investment in the Skye Triangle ferry service which involves a new and improved ferry vessel and major upgrade of Uig Harbour. 2 The Brief sets out details of an agreed vision for the area including the identification development sites, acceptable land uses, together with guidance on appropriate siting and design of development, phasing and service provision. -
Appropriate Assessment of the Policies and Proposals Has Been Undertaken, Under the Provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 1992**
West Highland & Islands Local Plan: Habitats Regulations Appraisal Finalised Version Habitats Regulations Appraisal (including Appropriate Assessment) of the West Highland & Islands Local Plan Finalised Version (September 2010) 1 West Highland & Islands Local Plan: Habitats Regulations Appraisal Finalised Version Foreword This document has been prepared under the requirements of the EU Habitats Directive and has applied the requirements set out by Scottish Government Policy. It is the Highland Council’s responsibility to consider whether the policies and proposals within the West Highland & Islands Local Plan are likely to have any significant effect on Special Protection Areas (including proposed SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (including proposed SACs) and Ramsar sites, having regard to the qualifying interests and conservation objectives of those sites. Where a likely significant effect has been identified, appropriate assessment has been undertaken in order to try to ascertain whether the policies and proposals will adversely affect the integrity of the sites protected by the EU Directive and Scottish Government Policy (“the sites”). Mitigation measures have been provided where necessary in order to avoid adversely affecting the integrity of the sites. This has involved making changes to the Plan where necessary. The Council now believes that the Plan’s policies and proposals will not adversely affect the integrity of the sites. We have successfully concluded with certainty that that is the case. During the preparation of this document and the consideration of relevant representations on the Local Plan the Highland Council had discussions with and input from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in particular which helped identify and address any potential shortcomings. -
History of the Macleods with Genealogies of the Principal
*? 1 /mIB4» » ' Q oc i. &;::$ 23 j • or v HISTORY OF THE MACLEODS. INVERNESS: PRINTED AT THE "SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER" OFFICE. HISTORY TP MACLEODS WITH GENEALOGIES OF THE PRINCIPAL FAMILIES OF THE NAME. ALEXANDER MACKENZIE, F.S.A. Scot., AUTHOR OF "THE HISTORY AND GENEALOGIES OF THE CLAN MACKENZIE"; "THE HISTORY OF THE MACDONALDS AND LORDS OF THE ISLES;" "THE HISTORY OF THE CAMERON'S;" "THE HISTORY OF THE MATHESONS ; " "THE " PROPHECIES OF THE BRAHAN SEER ; " THE HISTORICAL TALES AND LEGENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS;" "THE HISTORY " OF THE HIGHLAND CLEARANCES;" " THE SOCIAL STATE OF THE ISLE OF SKYE IN 1882-83;" ETC., ETC. MURUS AHENEUS. INVERNESS: A. & W. MACKENZIE. MDCCCLXXXIX. J iBRARY J TO LACHLAN MACDONALD, ESQUIRE OF SKAEBOST, THE BEST LANDLORD IN THE HIGHLANDS. THIS HISTORY OF HIS MOTHER'S CLAN (Ann Macleod of Gesto) IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from National Library of Scotland http://archive.org/details/historyofmacleodOOmack PREFACE. -:o:- This volume completes my fifth Clan History, written and published during the last ten years, making altogether some two thousand two hundred and fifty pages of a class of literary work which, in every line, requires the most scrupulous and careful verification. This is in addition to about the same number, dealing with the traditions^ superstitions, general history, and social condition of the Highlands, and mostly prepared after business hours in the course of an active private and public life, including my editorial labours in connection with the Celtic Maga- zine and the Scottish Highlander. This is far more than has ever been written by any author born north of the Grampians and whatever may be said ; about the quality of these productions, two agreeable facts may be stated regarding them. -
Or Not? Berwick’S Russian Connection :: Italian Glass Artwork 197 March/April 2017 Page 2 Artwork 197 March/April 2017 Page 3
The North*s Original Free Arts Newspaper + www.artwork.co.uk Number 197 Pick up your own FREE copy and find out what’s really happening in the arts March/April 2017 From the exhibition ‘Entangled‘ at the Turner Contemporary in Margate. See the review in this issue by Mary Gladstone. Inside: ‘Better Outcomes’ for the Arts - or not? Berwick’s Russian connection :: Italian glass artWORK 197 March/April 2017 Page 2 artWORK 197 March/April 2017 Page 3 [email protected] CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TITLES artWORK www.artwork.co.uk MORE COLOUR THAN ANY OTHER West Highland Wayfarer JACKSONSART.COM www.westhighlandwayfarer.co.uk Courses THEWhisky Trailer Sources for www.whiskytrailer.co.uk www.northernbooks.co.uk Do you have a course in & Email: Poldrate Arts Crafts Centre, the arts to offer artists [email protected] Elizabeth Hamilton Buildings, Haddington, EH41 4DA or craft workers? These [email protected] columns are read by an The North*s Original Free Arts Newspaper + www.artwork.co.uk Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DA www.artwork.co.uk interested and informed PACC MEMBERS EXHIBITION 2017 readership £12.00 (6 issues) o Saturday March 25th - Sunday 2nd April OPEN 2 WEEKENDS & £18.00 (12 issues) EVENINGS DURING THE WEEK o Saturdays & Sundays NAME .................................................................................................................................................................. 11am - 4pm Monday – Friday 6.30pm – 8.30pm ADDRESS .......................................................................................................................................................... -
Response to West Cumbria MRWS Consultation
Response to West Cumbria MRWS consultation: Why a deep nuclear waste repository should not be sited in Cumbria By David K. Smythe Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, University of Glasgow La Fontenille 1, rue du Couchant 11120 Ventenac en Minervois France [email protected] www.davidsmythe.org March 2012 Prof D K Smythe Response to MRWS consultation Page i NON-TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) process uses the unique concept of a ‘volunteer approach’ to siting a deep geological nuclear waste repository. There a suspicion of predetermination because the only district that has come forward is West Cumbria. A national site search based on geological criteria was carried out in the 1980s. The site finally selected was Longlands Farm, near Sellafield, but this was very different, geologically, from the ‘Sellafield’ in the original list of 437 potential sites. Criteria were manipulated and the site location moved twice, to ensure that a near-Sellafield location was chosen. But the Inspector at the Public Planning Inquiry of 1995-96, held to determine whether Nirex could go ahead at Longlands Farm, rejected Nirex’s proposals. He said that the underground laboratory was the precursor to a full underground repository, that the site had been chosen on manipulated criteria, that the geology and hydrogeology were unsuitable, and that some of the ‘more promising’ sites elsewhere in England should be investigated instead. National and international guidance on how best to select potential sites for deep geological nuclear waste disposal is being ignored. Among the desirable criteria cited the same themes emerge; of geological simplicity and slow, predictable groundwater flow, because the final and most important barrier to escaping radioactivity is always the natural geology. -
Vice-County 104: 2006 Report
PLANTS IN VICE-COUNTY 104: TEN YEARS OF SIX- MONTHLY AND ANNUAL REVIEWS 2006 TO 2015 Stephen J Bungard Table of Contents July to December 2015 .......................................................................................... 2 January to June 2015 ............................................................................................. 5 July to December 2014 .......................................................................................... 7 January to June 2014 ........................................................................................... 10 July to December 2013 ........................................................................................ 12 January to June 2013 ........................................................................................... 14 July to December 2012 ........................................................................................ 16 January to June 2012 ........................................................................................... 18 June to December 2011 ....................................................................................... 20 January to June 2011 ........................................................................................... 22 July to December 2010 ........................................................................................ 23 January to June 2010 ........................................................................................... 25 July to December 2009 ....................................................................................... -
Meeting with Police 4 November 2003
Scheme THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Community Services: Highland Area RAUC Local Co-ordination Meeting Job No. File No. No. of Pages SUMMARY NOTES OF MEETING 5 + Appendices Meeting held to Discuss: Various Date/Time of Meeting: 18/10/2018 : 10.00am Issue Date* 15 January Author Catriona Maxwell Draft 2019 REF ACTIONS 1.0 Attending / Contact Details Highland Council Community Services; Area Roads Alistair MacLeod [email protected] Alison MacLeod [email protected] Tom Masterton [email protected] Mike Cooper [email protected] Jonathan Gunn [email protected] Trevor Fraser [email protected] Highland Council Project Design Unit British Telecom Duncan MacLennan [email protected] Kevin Drain [email protected] BEAR (Scotland) Ltd Peter Macnab [email protected] Scottish & Southern Energy Fiona Geddes [email protected] Scotland Gas Networks Scottish Water Darren Pointer [email protected] Apologies / Others Stuart Bruce [email protected] Roddy Davidson [email protected] Mark Smith [email protected] Andrew Maciver [email protected] Iain Moncrieff [email protected] David Johnston [email protected] Alex Torrance [email protected] Courtney Mitchell [email protected] Kirsten Donald [email protected] 2.0 Minutes of Previous Meetings Previous Minutes Accepted. 3.0 HC Roads Surface dressing for Inverness is complete and coming to the end of the works programme – no more works planned this financial year. Inverness Area Lotland Place – surfacing works should be completed by 18/10/2018.