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The Best of Scotland
Reserve by September 15 - save $330.00! THE BEST OF SCOTLAND Join Emporia State University and Professor Karen Smith June 10 - 24, 2016 $5,938.60 Per Person, Double Occupancy / Travel Protection Insurance & Air Included** Single & Triple Occupancy - limited availability with adjusted pricing The Isle of Mull - Scotland and the Museum of the Isles are included on Skye. From Mull, take the A Personal Invitation day excursion to the beautiful and fascinating Isle of Iona, an important Please join me as I host this wonderful experience of religious settlement. Via Loch Lomond, return to Glasgow for one last Scotland. Offered in conjunction with the Alumni overnight, a farewell dinner, and the end of your Scottish adventure. Association of Emporia State University, it is open to the entire Hornet Nation – alumni, family, and friends Your Daily Itinerary - wherever you may live. Important: everyone reserving by September 15, 2015 will receive an DAY 1 Adventure Departure Day Depart from your home additional $335.00 per person savings. When you communities and enjoy an overnight flight to one of the most endearing take advantage of this substantial savings you are and historic countries of The British Isles – SCOTLAND! protected by an exclusive 100% RESERVATION DEPOSIT REFUND DAY 2 Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland Welcome to Glasgow! GUARANTEE that allows cancellations “for any reason” with a 100% Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax in Scotland’s cash refund. This is fully explained on the reverse of this page. largest city to shop, or to visit on your own or with me one of Glasgow’s important sites, for example, the Kelvingrove Museum and Park (free of Working with the Alumni Association’s travel partner, Please Go charge!). -
Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel
Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel Thursday 5 December 2019 Deadline for applications: Tuesday 12th November 2019 Number of cases – Cases with competing Applications - Cases with no applications – *accepting in place of no application Chance Finds TT No. Description Local Authority TT 89/19 Roman Coin, Stonehaven Aberdeenshire TT 90/19 Roman Brooch, Kildrummy Aberdeenshire TT 92/19 Medieval Assemblage, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh TT 135/19 Two Bronze Age Axeheads, Aberdeenshire Glass TT 74/19 Bronze Age Axehead Angus Fragment, Ruthven TT 109/19 Medieval – Post-Medieval Angus Finger Ring, Aberlemno TT 132/19 Medieval-Post-Medieval Angus Assemblage, East Haven TT 147/19 Medieval Coin, Montrose Angus TT 94/19 Bronze Age Arrowhead, Argyll & Bute Carradale TT 102/19 Bronze Age Axehead, Isle of Argyll & Bute Islay TT 103/19 Roman Imperial Denarius, Dumfries & Kirkton Galloway TT 104/19 Iron Age Object, Lochans Dumfries & Galloway TT 126/19 Medieval Hand Bell, New Dumfries & Abbey Galloway TT 127/19 Bronze Age Knife Dumfries & Fragments, Leswalt Galloway TT 146/19 Iron Age/Roman Brooch, Falkirk Stenhousemuir TT 79/19 Medieval Mount, Newburgh Fife TT 81/19 Late Bronze Age Socketed Fife Gouge, Aberdour TT 99/19 Early Medieval Coin, Fife Lindores TT 100/19 Medieval Harness Pendant, Fife St Andrews TT 101/19 Late Medieval/Post-Medieval Fife Seal Matrix, St Andrews TT 111/19 Iron Age Button and Loop Fife Fastener, Kingsbarns TT 128/19 Bronze Age Spearhead Fife Fragment, Lindores TT 112/19 Medieval Harness Pendant, Highland Muir of Ord TT -
A Summary of Recent Research at Glen Tanar Estate, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
International Forest Fire News (IFFN) No. 30 (January – June 2004, 84-93) Prescribed Fire in a Scottish Pinewood: a Summary of Recent Research at Glen Tanar Estate, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Summary The role of natural disturbance in maintaining important ecological processes in natural Scots Pine woodland is becoming increasingly recognised. With increasing pressure to secure the future of pinewood species such as the Capercaillie (Tetrao urugallis), it has become necessary to develop innovative management techniques to manipulate habitat conditions in the absence of browsing pressure. The use of prescribed fire is one of the most promising such management techniques, and is widely used for resource management in similar ecosystems in North America and Australia. Preliminary research conducted at Glen Tanar Estate has demonstrated the potential benefits of prescribed burning, and has produced a number of useful insights to help shape the development of this technique in Scotland. Introduction The complex role of fire in the ecology of natural Scots’ pine forest is well documented for many parts of its extensive distribution (Goldammer and Furyaev 1996), where fire is accepted as an important natural factor in the maintenance of a mosaic of forest types at the landscape scale. In Scotland, however, fire has generally been ignored as an ecological variable even though it has potentially positive attributes. This is presumably because the negative impacts of fire on native woodland have historically been very serious (Steven and Carlisle 1959) and there is an understandable fear of wildfire and its risks to person and property. Also the likelihood of fire occurring and its consequent ecological importance as a disturbance event is easily overlooked the oceanic climate of the United Kingdom. -
Stoer Primary School - Proposal to Report Title: Proceed to Statutory Consultation for Formal Closure
Agenda 17. Item Report CLH No 39/19 HIGHLAND COUNCIL Committee: Care, Learning and Housing Committee Date: 29 May 2019 Statutory Consultation – Stoer Primary School - Proposal to Report Title: Proceed to Statutory Consultation for Formal Closure Report By: Interim Director of Care and Learning 1. Purpose/Executive Summary 1.1 This report seeks Members’ agreement to proceed to a statutory consultation, under the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010, for formal closure of Stoer Primary School. 2. Recommendations 2.1 Members are asked to agree to proceed to statutory consultation, on the basis of the Proposal attached to this Report. 3. Background 3.1 Stoer Primary School has been mothballed since July 2016. Current projections suggest a maximum roll of six P1-7 pupils within the school’s catchment over the next few years. 3.2 The Council proposes to proceed to statutory consultation for formal closure of Stoer Primary School. If approved, the Stoer PS catchment area would be re-assigned to that of Lochinver Primary School. 3.3 This proposal is being brought forward following informal consultation with local stakeholders and elected members, and having examined viable alternatives that could be considered. 3.4 The Proposal Paper (Appendix A) and other appendices attached to this Report set out the basis of the proposal, including the educational, community and transport implications associated with it. 3.5 Subject to a Committee decision to proceed to statutory consultation, a public meeting will be held in Stoer to discuss the Council’s proposal, and there will be considerable opportunity for stakeholders to submit views to the Council in advance of any final decision being made. -
Half of 10 Upper Breakish 23.03.21
The Isle of Skye Estate Agency Portree Office: [email protected] The Isle of Skye Estate Agency 01478 612 683 Kyle Office: [email protected] www.iosea.co.uk 01599 534 555 Half of 10, Upper Breakish. IV42 8PY. Offers over £290,000 Popular location Four bedrooms Family home/holiday let Double glazing & oil heating Sea & mountain views Traditional features Fully enclosed garden Multi Fuel stove Description: Half of 10 is an impressive detached four bedroom property located in the township of Upper Breakish occupying an elevated position whereby stunning views across the Inner Sound, the Isles of Raasay, Pabay & Scalpay, Beinn Na Caillich and Broadford Bay are afforded. A beautifully extended and newly renovated property set within generous garden grounds in the popular township of Upper Breakish. The property is presented in walk-in condition and boasts many original features such as two original recessed stone fireplaces, an exposed stone wall, traditional wood doors, bath, wash hand basin and deep window sills throughout. The property further benefits from recently installed double glazing, oil central heating and a multi fuel stove. The generous accommodation within is spread over two floors consisting of; entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/dining room, four double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), a separate shower room with W.C., a family bathroom and a rear porch/utility area. Externally the property sits within a very generous sized garden extending to circa 0.4 acre. The private drive leads to a spacious area at the rear affording ample parking for a number of vehicles. -
East Lothian Council LIST of APPLICATIONS DECIDED by THE
East Lothian Council LIST OF APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY THE PLANNING AUTHORITY FOR PERIOD ENDING 29th May 2020 Part 1 App No 19/01171/P Officer: Mr David Taylor Tel: 0162082 7430 Applicant The Luxury Experience Company Limited Applicant’s Address Per Ross Hardie 10 Comrie Avenue Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1ZN Agent Agent’s Address Proposal Change of use of business premises (class 4) to office (class 2) and bar (sui generis) (Retrospective) Location 4 Brewery Lane Belhaven Dunbar East Lothian EH42 1PD Date Decided 29th May 2020 Decision Application Refused Council Ward Dunbar Community Council Dunbar Community Council App No 20/00141/P Officer: Ciaran Kiely Tel: 0162082 7995 Applicant Mr & Mrs Antony Hood Applicant’s Address Eelburn House 11 Westerdunes Park Abbotsford Road North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5HJ Agent LAB/04 Architects Agent’s Address Per Lee Johnson 17 Dean Park Longniddry East Lothian EH32 0QR Proposal Alterations, extensions to house, formation of hardstanding areas and installation of gate Location Eelburn House 11 Westerdunes Park North Berwick East Lothian EH39 5HJ Date Decided 29th May 2020 Decision Granted Permission Council Ward North Berwick Coastal Community Council North Berwick Community Council App No 20/00173/P Officer: Ciaran Kiely Tel: 0162082 7995 Applicant Ms E Nicol Applicant’s Address Venross Cottage Monktonhall Road Musselburgh EH21 6SA Agent Capital Draughting Cons Ltd Agent’s Address Per Keith Henderson 40 Dinmont Drive Edinburgh EH16 5RR Proposal Erection of 1 house and associated works Location Garden -
Area Roads Capital Programme Progress 2019/20
Agenda 5 Item Report SR/19/19 No HIGHLAND COUNCIL Committee: Isle of Skye & Raasay Area Committee Date: 2 December 2019 Report Title: Area Roads Capital Programme Progress 2019/20 Report By: Executive Chief Officer Customer and Communities 1. Purpose/Executive Summary 1.1 This report provides an update on the work undertaken on the Area Capital Roads Programme for 2019/20 financial year. 2. Recommendations 2.1 Members are asked to note the contents of the report. 3. Implications 3.1 Resource – As detailed in report. 3.2 Legal – Under Section 34 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 the Council, as Roads Authority, has a duty of care to manage and maintain the adopted road network. 3.3 Community (Equality, Poverty and Rural) – there is a risk that should road conditions contuse to deteriorate access to minor rural roads and residential streets may become more restrictive as precedence is given to maintaining the strategic road network. 3.4 Climate Change / Carbon Clever – in relation to Carbon Emissions the Service provides specialist training for all operatives in respect to fuel efficient driving, and route plans are in place to achieve the most efficient routing of vehicles. 3.5 Risk – Where a Roads Authority is unable to demonstrate that it has made adequate provision for the upkeep and safety of its adopted road network, as can be reasonably expected, it may lead to a greater risk to unable to defend claims made against it. 3.6 Gaelic - This report has no impact on Gaelic considerations 4. Area Capital Maintenance Programme 4.1 Finance The capital programme for 2019/20 was approved at the Isle of Skye and Raasay Committee on 3 December 2018. -
Conservation Officer - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee (Area 2 - Ref: 7Dazd-25)
Conservation Officer - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee (Area 2 - ref: 7DaZd-25) Conservation Officer – Central Scotland (Area 3 - ref: 7DaZd-26) What the jobs are about …. This is an exciting opportunity for two people with a passion for nature, an eye for detail and excellent advocacy skills to help deliver conservation work at the heart of Scotland. In your application, please make clear using the reference numbers above whether you are applying for one of the roles or both. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Dundee Stretching from west to east on the edge of the highlands Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Perth and Kinross and Angus covers an area in excess of 880,000 ha and encompasses some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. The area supports an amazing variety of habitats including temperate rainforest, lochs, wetlands and upland habitats and species such as black grouse, corn buntings and birds of prey. Focus areas include: - Western Atlantic Woodlands - an RSPB Priority Landscape - Black grouse in The Trossachs, Perthshire and Angus - Birds of prey - including sea eagles and supporting colleagues in RSPB’s Investigations Team over raptor persecution issues; - Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park – with whom we have a good working relationship - High Value Nature Farmland – main focus on farmland waders and corn bunting The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales No. 207076 Scotland No. SC037654 Central Scotland Central Scotland is an amazing place to deliver RSPB’s conservation work. The area encompasses a range of fantastic habitats from the estuaries of the Forth and Clyde to the Forth seabird islands and the high-nature value farmlands of eastern Fife. -
The Biology and Management of the River Dee
THEBIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OFTHE RIVERDEE INSTITUTEofTERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY NATURALENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL á Natural Environment Research Council INSTITUTE OF TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY The biology and management of the River Dee Edited by DAVID JENKINS Banchory Research Station Hill of Brathens, Glassel BANCHORY Kincardineshire 2 Printed in Great Britain by The Lavenham Press Ltd, Lavenham, Suffolk NERC Copyright 1985 Published in 1985 by Institute of Terrestrial Ecology Administrative Headquarters Monks Wood Experimental Station Abbots Ripton HUNTINGDON PE17 2LS BRITISH LIBRARY CATALOGUING-IN-PUBLICATIONDATA The biology and management of the River Dee.—(ITE symposium, ISSN 0263-8614; no. 14) 1. Stream ecology—Scotland—Dee River 2. Dee, River (Grampian) I. Jenkins, D. (David), 1926– II. Institute of Terrestrial Ecology Ill. Series 574.526323'094124 OH141 ISBN 0 904282 88 0 COVER ILLUSTRATION River Dee west from Invercauld, with the high corries and plateau of 1196 m (3924 ft) Beinn a'Bhuird in the background marking the watershed boundary (Photograph N Picozzi) The centre pages illustrate part of Grampian Region showing the water shed of the River Dee. Acknowledgements All the papers were typed by Mrs L M Burnett and Mrs E J P Allen, ITE Banchory. Considerable help during the symposium was received from Dr N G Bayfield, Mr J W H Conroy and Mr A D Littlejohn. Mrs L M Burnett and Mrs J Jenkins helped with the organization of the symposium. Mrs J King checked all the references and Mrs P A Ward helped with the final editing and proof reading. The photographs were selected by Mr N Picozzi. The symposium was planned by a steering committee composed of Dr D Jenkins (ITE), Dr P S Maitland (ITE), Mr W M Shearer (DAES) and Mr J A Forster (NCC). -
2013 Individual Results Highland Cross 2013 Individual Prizes
Highland Cross 2013 Individual Results Highland Cross 2013 Individual Prizes 1 Joe Symonds Inverness 03:16:55 First - Gent Joe Symonds Inverness 03:16:55 2 Ewan McCarthy Kingussie 03:34:15 First - Lady Claire Gordon Bathgate 04:01:40 3 Gordon Lennox Invergordon 03:35:04 First - Over 50 Gent David Oliphant Stirling 04:03:10 4 Stewart Whitlie Edinburgh 03:40:21 First - Over 50 Lady Marion Nicolson Inverness 04:55:09 5 Dan Gay Edinburgh 03:41:33 First - Over 60 Alex Brett Dingwall 04:40:51 6 Alan Semple Aberdeen 03:42:54 First - Superveteran Gent Adrian Davis Dunkeld 03:46:07 7 Michael O'Donnell Inverness 03:46:06 First - Superveteran Lady Mary Johnson Dingwall 04:37:14 8 Adrian Davis Dunkeld 03:46:07 First - Veteran Gent Stewart Whitlie Edinburgh 03:40:21 9 David Rodgers Fort William 03:46:15 First - Veteran Lady Lorna Stanger Thurso 04:23:16 10 Andrew MacRae Inverness 03:46:51 Mark Hamilton Memorial Trophy Iain MacDonald Dingwall 04:47:49 11 Graham Bee Elgin 03:47:01 Special Endeavour Trophy Roddy Main Inverness 12 Paul Miller Beauly 03:50:04 13 Anthony Lawther Kingussie 03:50:06 Highland Cross 2013 Team Prizes 14 Gary MacDonald Kinlochleven 03:58:22 15 Richard Lonnen Dingwall 03:58:29 First - Open Team Ken's Team 16 Steven McIntyre Inverness 04:00:40 Second - Open Team Against the Odds 17 Claire Gordon Bathgate 04:01:40 Third - Open Team Stirling Triers 18 Mike Legget Edinburgh 04:01:52 First - Overall Gents Team Looking Good, Looking Skinny 19 Jamie Paterson Dingwall 04:01:53 First - Overall Ladies Team Cross Land High 20 David Oliphant -
Scotland's Geodiversity, Provides a Source of Basic Raw Materials: Raw Basic of Source a Provides Geodiversity, Scotland's
ROCKS,FOSSILS, LANDFORMS AND SOILS AND LANDFORMS ROCKS,FOSSILS, Cover photograph:Glaciatedmountains,CoireArdair,CreagMeagaidh. understanding. e it and promote its wider its promote and it e conserv to taken being steps the and it upon pressures the heritage, Earth Scotland's of diversity the illustrates leaflet This form the foundation upon which plants, animals and people live and interact. interact. and live people and animals plants, which upon foundation the form he Earth. They also They Earth. he t of understanding our in part important an played have soils and landforms fossils, rocks, Scotland's surface. land the alter the landscapes and scenery we value today, how different life-forms have evolved and how rivers, floods and sea-level changes a changes sea-level and floods rivers, how and evolved have life-forms different how today, value we scenery and landscapes the re continuing to continuing re CC5k0309 mates have shaped have mates cli changing and glaciers powerful volcanoes, ancient continents, colliding how of story wonderful a illustrates It importance. Printed on environmentally friendly paper friendly environmentally on Printed nternational i and national of asset heritage Earth an forms and istence, ex Earth's the of years billion 3 some spanning history, geological For a small country, Scotland has a remarkable diversity of rocks, fossils, landforms and soils. This 'geodiversity' is the res the is 'geodiversity' This soils. and landforms fossils, rocks, of diversity remarkable a has Scotland country, small a For ult of a rich and varied and rich a of ult Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. Tel: 01463 725000 01463 Tel: 8NW. -
Mullach Na Craobhan Corran Onich by Fort William PH33 6SE
MacPhee & Partners Mullach Na Craobhan Corran Onich By Fort William PH33 6SE Set in spectacular Highland scenery and enjoying an idyllic elevated position with uninterrupted views over Loch Linnhe to the surrounding hills, Mullach Na Craobhan forms a superior detached villa, surrounded by generous garden grounds. Attractively decorated and in immaculate order throughout, the sale offers an ideal opportunity to acquire a large family home. Due to its size and location the property would also lend itself to a generous guest house or premium self-catering property and benefits from double glazing, an electric central heating system and two impressive multi-fuel stoves. In addition to the property itself, there is an attached double garage for which planning permission has been previously granted, to create integral self contained accommodation as well as the erection of a separate garage/carport/workshop in the grounds. The owner’s have indicated the furniture is available at separate negotiation. The property’s panoramic views of the Ardgour hills and Loch Linnhe produce breath-taking scenery all year round, while the Corran Ferry and active waterway provides interest. The current owners have created a wooden craft studio in the grounds, the French doors and decking boasting spectacular views. Check our website for a video link of the property, views and surrounding area. Mullach Na Craobhan’s setting evokes a real feeling of seclusion, yet is only a short walk or drive to all local amenities, with Fort William some 8 miles north and Ballachulish village 6 miles to the south. Situated on the edge of the popular village of Onich, the property is well placed to take advantage of the numerous leisure and pleasure activities the area has to offer.