Bringing seabirds back to Shiant Isles

There are three main islands: Eilean an Tighe and Garbh Eilean – which are connected by a shingle bar at most states of the tide, and Eilean Mhuire, which lies about half a mile from the other two. The islands are uninhabited, although there i

The Low-Tech, High-Stakes Way to Sail Scotland

The space braced by the Shiants is intensely dramatic. To the north and east was Eilean Mhuire, the island low-slung and grass-topped. To the west were the massive cliffs of Garbh Eilean, falling several hundred feet almost sheer to the sea. A

Under starters orders for the Michael Doherty tour

City of Derry Lady Captain, Marie Clifford, pictured with the winning team in the recent Teams of Three Charity Open Stableford at Prehen. From left, Catherine McCanny, Vivienne Houston and Ciara Quigg. (Photograph: EILEEN MOYNE). 12:14 Saturd