A Guide To Island Hopping in Scotland
Island hopping is a great way to experience the offshore gems and secret spots that Scotland has to offer – whether you have a week or a weekend to spend here, the islands won’t disappoint.
Scotland is famed for its staggering mountains, beautiful lochs, and a variety of gems to explore, but, did you know that our islands are magical and otherworldly? Scotland has over 790 islands, each unique in their own way. With incredible natural beauty, dramatic seascapes and magical atmosphere, you’ll never want to leave island life behind.
Our islands are split into a few groups – Inner Hebrides, Outer Hebrides, Shetland, and Orkney.
Navigating across these bucket list-worthy islands is easier than you may think. Regular ferry connections run from the mainland to the islands on the west and north coasts of Scotland, as well as between the islands themselves. Some ferries allow you to take your car so you can continue exploring when you’re there.
You can even fly to various islands from the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Or why not fly from island-to-island to save time travelling?
Our islands have more to show than you can fit into a day – so why not stay over? There’s plenty of accommodation options on offer – from cosy cottages on the waterfront and eco-friendly self-catering lodges, to quaint campsites, caravans and B&Bs – but make sure you book ahead!
Venture to the Inner Hebrides if you want to explore places seen in blockbuster films, such as Prometheus, Snow White & The Huntsman, and Flash Gordon, or if you’re up for a scenic sailing tour. If magical lands filled with ancient history take your fancy, then head to Orkney!
The Isle of Mull is the perfect location to spot a variety of wildlife, including eagles soaring overhead, and head to Tobermory to see the colourful houses and buildings as well as trying some fresh seafood in one of the local pubs. Or, if you want to sample a dram or two of whisky then head to the Isle of Islay where you can choose from eight distilleries.
On the west coast, enjoy the untouched beauty of the Isle of Jura, let your inner adventurer out and try windsurfing on the Isle of Tiree, or uncover the turbulent history at the ancient abbey on the Isle of Iona.
If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, the waters off the Isle of Coll are a great place to spot giant basking sharks, and even if you’ve never been there, you’re probably already familiar with Skye – it’s one of the most photographed, and talked about, of the Scottish islands.
The Outer Hebrides are perfect if you’re looking for crystal clear waters and golden sandy beaches. Or hop further afield to Orkney and Shetland to tick these magical places off your bucket list. From remnants of ancient civilisations, the chance to spot the Northern Lights during the darker winter months, and the cries of thousands of seabirds, to lively folk music sessions and ferocious Viking culture – there’s an abundance of things to keep you busy!
Why not follow some of our ready-made itineraries, or plan one of your own to make the most out of your island adventure?
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Scotland's SECRET Island Escape / Isle of Iona.
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there are other buildings on the island.
Iona is thought to be the first Christian site in Scotland. As such, this tiny island (1 mile wide, 3.5 miles long), now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.
The tiny island of Iona sits off the west coast of the Isle of Mull in the historic Highlands of Scotland. This small isle, just three miles long by one mile wide, had a huge influence on the establishment of Christianity in Scotland, England and throughout mainland Europe.
Travel to Iona is by two ferries to : mainland to the Isle of Mull (via Oban/Craignure, or Lochaline/Fishnish or Kilchoan/Tobermory) and then from Fionnphort to Iona. The ferry point for Iona is at Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull and is a 4 minute ride across the Sound of Iona.
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Cheap and Best Budget Hotels in Isle of Skye , United Kingdom
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INSANE SCOTTISH BEACHES | Study Abroad Series: Episode 30
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Episode # 30
Date filmed: April 27, 2019
Date published: May 22, 2019
*In this episode I explore the southern part is Lewis and Harris, visiting Loch Seaforth and Luskentyre Beach. I was taken back by the unique beauty of the island and had an incredible time experiencing the versatility it offers :)
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Island Hopping in Scotland - Explore Arran, Islay, Jura and Colonsay by Bike
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Samhain and the Origins of Halloween (As Well As All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day)
Halloween ! A festival whose roots are often said to be in the gaelic feast of Samhain (pronounce sow-in, or be mocked!), be it by horror movies or a lot of people on the internet -- which as we know are the most trustworthy sources of knowledge! But is it true ? Isn't Halloween simply the eve of All Saints Day ?
In this video (our first in english!), Camille, Antoine and Lays (well, Antoine's voice) are trying to figure out if what we can gather from medieval litterature and modern folklore can help us discern the christian from the pagan and scholarly myth from history.
If you want to hear another one of our videos with even worse english, here on Crash Course Mythology
SUMMARY
00:00 0. Introduction
02:33 1. Halloween & Samhain in fiction
11:11 2. Review of specialized dictionaries on the subject
12:23 3. Human Sacrifices among the Celts, texts and reality.
16:30 4. Historical traces of Samhain
17:47 5. The Reconstruction of a Celtic Holiday
22:00 6. All Saints Day & All Souls Day
25:10 7. Samhain as an ominous date in medieval litterature and modern folklore
30:21 8. The Modern Halloween
31:00 a) Soul Cakes & Trick-or-Treating
35:00 b) Disguises & Mischief
36:50 c) History of the Jack'O'Lantern
38:08 9. From an irish feast in the US to an american feast in Europe
39:35 10. Conclusion
Addendum to the video :
The script of this episode, with our bibliography and links to the sources and works cited when they are available online :
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MOVIES (AND TV SHOWS) CITED
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???? The Real Ghostbusters, When Halloween Was Forever (1986)
???? The Halloween Tree (1993)
???? Supernatural (30 oct 2008) “It’s The Great Pumpkin Sam Winchester” (4x7)
YOUTUBE REVIEWS CITED
???? Ain't it scary reviews (2 oct 2013) The Halloween Tree (3'24)
???? Familiar Faces: Top 13 Weirdest Halloween Specials Part 2, 25 oct 2013
???? Cartoon Palooza Review-The Halloween Tree, (c. 4’36) 24 oct 2015.
???? Doug Walker Nostalgia Critic (Top 11 Halloween Guilty Pleasures, 28 oct 2015, 13'37-15')
MUSIC
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???? Kristen Lawrence, Souling Song (Samhain Version), 2009.
???? Walk Off The Earth, Jingle Bell Rock
???? Reed Blue, sounds piano
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George Orwell | Wikipedia audio article
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00:01:39 1 Life
00:01:48 1.1 Early years
00:08:20 1.2 Policing in Burma
00:13:04 1.3 London and Paris
00:17:19 1.4 Southwold
00:20:51 1.5 Teaching career
00:24:24 1.6 Hampstead
00:27:10 1.7 iThe Road to Wigan Pier/i
00:32:55 1.8 The Spanish Civil War
00:39:36 1.9 Rest and recuperation
00:42:04 1.10 Second World War and iAnimal Farm/i
00:51:43 1.11 Jura and iNineteen Eighty-Four/i
00:58:41 1.12 Final months and death
01:02:05 2 Literary career and legacy
01:04:21 2.1 Literary influences
01:07:28 2.2 Orwell as literary critic
01:09:36 2.3 Food writing
01:11:00 2.4 Reception and evaluations of Orwell's works
01:16:03 2.5 Influence on language and writing
01:19:05 2.6 Modern culture
01:19:43 2.7 Statue
01:20:23 3 Personal life
01:20:32 3.1 Childhood
01:23:43 3.2 Relationships and marriage
01:26:38 3.3 Social interactions
01:31:07 3.4 Lifestyle
01:33:39 4 Views
01:33:48 4.1 Religion
01:36:25 4.2 Politics
01:47:42 4.3 Sexuality
01:49:47 5 Biographies of Orwell
01:52:42 6 Ancestry
01:52:51 7 Bibliography
01:53:00 7.1 Novels
01:53:29 7.2 Nonfiction
01:53:49 8 Notes
01:53:58 9 See also
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Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic, whose work is marked by lucid prose, awareness of social injustice, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.Orwell wrote literary criticism, poetry, fiction and polemical journalism. He is best known for the allegorical novella Animal Farm (1945) and the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949). His non-fiction works, including The Road to Wigan Pier (1937), documenting his experience of working class life in the north of England, and Homage to Catalonia (1938), an account of his experiences on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War, are widely acclaimed, as are his essays on politics, literature, language and culture. In 2008, The Times ranked him second on a list of The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.Orwell's work continues to influence popular and political culture and the term Orwellian—descriptive of totalitarian or authoritarian social practices—has entered the language together with many of his neologisms, including Big Brother, Thought Police, Room 101, memory hole, newspeak, doublethink, proles, unperson and thoughtcrime.
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