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@isleholiday

The community booking platform for Scottish island holidays. All profits are reinvested in small businesses and housing project. We are a social enterprise.

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We don't know about you, but we think it's about time you met our team! Rhoda is a bit of a Wonder Woman. Alongside her day-job as a tech consultant, Rhoda wrangles isleHoliday and isle20 - Scottish island gifts; @tireetea; @theangrytriangle AND runs her family's croft!

We don't know about you, but we think it's about time you met our team! Rhoda is a bit of a Wonder Woman. 

Alongside her day-job as a tech consultant, Rhoda wrangles isleHoliday and <a href="/isle20shop/">isle20 - Scottish island gifts</a>; @tireetea; @theangrytriangle AND runs her family's croft!
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(bat - ah-shig) Many of our islands have place names and signage in Gaelic and English. So, we'll be sharing some common words, phrases and fun facts to keep you right! Check out our 'Top Island Tips' page for some handy hints on travelling by ferry, using island roads + more!

(bat - ah-shig) Many of our islands have place names and signage in Gaelic and English. So, we'll be sharing some common words, phrases and fun facts to keep you right!

Check out our 'Top Island Tips' page for some handy hints on travelling by ferry, using island roads + more!
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Next up in our team of directors is Becca. As well as her work with Isle Develop, Becca is the owner of Taobh Tuath Tweeds, and co-owner of The Angry Triangle 🧶 You can read more about Becca’s work and view some of her beautiful designs here: isle20.com/meet-the-team-…

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Humour us, and let us spin you a yarn about Harris Tweed! The Gaelic word for tweed means 'the big cloth'. It's hard to overstate the historical and cultural significance of Tweed. More than just a fabric, it has brought communities and families together across centuries.

Humour us, and let us spin you a yarn about Harris Tweed! The Gaelic word for tweed means 'the big cloth'.
 
It's hard to overstate the historical and cultural significance of Tweed. More than just a fabric, it has brought communities and families together across centuries.
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Also on our team of Directors is Jo. Jo is the owner of Tiree Chocolates (find on isle20 - Scottish island gifts), and has holiday lets that she lists with us. A keen runner, you may catch her training on the roads of Tiree. You'll know it's Jo, she is always smiling! isle20.com/meet-the-team-…

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The sun is well and truly out in the Hebs this weekend🌞 What a perfect excuse for a trip to the beach! 🏖 The Gaelic word for beach is tràigh (pronounced tr-eye). If you've visited a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 island before, we'd love to see photos of your sandcastles and creations! Leave a comment ⬇️

The sun is well and truly out in the Hebs this weekend🌞

What a perfect excuse for a trip to the beach! 🏖 The Gaelic word for beach is tràigh (pronounced tr-eye). If you've visited a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 island before, we'd love to see photos of your sandcastles and creations! Leave a comment ⬇️
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"46% of the lights are off on Tiree in the winter." Rhoda Meek Rhoda Meek kicks off tonight's #cpgrural with an excellent presentation about the local housing crisis and how a local alternative to AirBnB is helping isle20 - Scottish island gifts isleholiday.com

"46% of the lights are off on Tiree in the winter." Rhoda Meek <a href="/wodieskodie/">Rhoda Meek</a> kicks off tonight's #cpgrural with an excellent presentation about the local housing crisis and how a local alternative to AirBnB is helping <a href="/Isle20Shop/">isle20 - Scottish island gifts</a> isleholiday.com
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If you own a property in the Scottish islands, we'd love to welcome you to isleHoliday! Follow the link below to find out more, and fill in the form to receive our info for owners. We're happy to answer any questions and to provide support however we can! isleholiday.com/list-with-us

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Meet the Cardwells - the first people to book through isleHoliday! Follow the link below to find out what they got up to, and where they travelled from to visit Unst 🌍✈️ isleholiday.com/blog/view/1484…

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Puffins are as renowned for their cheeky character as for their striking colours. They have huge personality for birds that are just 25cm tall! You can spot puffins around the coast of many of our islands, book your island holiday to spot some for yourself! #lovescottishislands

Puffins are as renowned for their cheeky character as for their striking colours. They have huge personality for birds that are just 25cm tall!

You can spot puffins around the coast of many of our islands, book your island holiday to spot some for yourself! #lovescottishislands
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Next up on our team is Mel - Social Media and Vendor Manager for isle20 - Scottish island gifts, owner and maker behind Mella Handmade Soap and now a host who lists with us! To find out more about Mel's many hats, and to book a stay in her shepherd's hut follow the link below! isleholiday.com/blog/view/1487…

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And we're off with CalMac Ferries! 🚢 The Isle Develop team are off to the Royal Highland Show! Come and say hi if you're around - we'll be in the 13th Avenue Shopping Arcade with some fab products from isle20 - Scottish island gifts, as well as some of our #lovescottishislands branded items.

And we're off with <a href="/CalMacFerries/">CalMac Ferries</a>! 🚢

The Isle Develop team are off to the Royal Highland Show! Come and say hi if you're around - we'll be in the 13th Avenue Shopping Arcade with some fab products from <a href="/Isle20Shop/">isle20 - Scottish island gifts</a>, as well as some of our #lovescottishislands branded items.
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We've got a new island for you this week - can you guess where we're headed? This island forms part of a cluster, you might start your journey there by taking a bridge across the Atlantic. BIG HINT - home to the World Stone Skimming Championships Answers on a postcard!

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Last week's island was Easdale! We have another new one for you this week, head over to our Instagram or Facebook accounts to find some hints in our stories 🧐 All will be revealed at 8PM tonight!

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We're off to Orkney! Having sampled some amazing local produce for ourselves at the Royal Highland Show, we can personally recommend a tasting tour 🍽️ Follow the link below to find out more ⬇️ isleholiday.com/blog/view/1482…

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Fancy a spot glamping? We've got just the ticket! Milldam Croft in North Ronaldsay is a fantastic eco retreat, with a range of add-ons from the family friendly to the luxurious! Head over to isleHoliday to book your stay today ⬇️🧡 isleholiday.com/holiday-rental…

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🌟Fun Fact Friday!🌟 Did you know that Orkney and Shetland officially became part of Scotland in 1472? They were given as compensation for an unpaid marriage dowry!

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The Scottish Islands News Round Up is a FREE weekly newsletter from us, covering the best of island news! Tomorrow's edition is titled "Island Bonds, a bridge too far, and that sinking feeling." Sign up, and view the back catalogue here 👇 mailchi.mp/isledevelop/sc…

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Airbnb just announced that their pricing model is changing to a 15% charge to owners. We are 12% as standard and 10% if you are resident in the islands... Why not add us to your booking channels? No risk, and your listing benefits island communities. 👌 fss4c809kha.typeform.com/to/cTpO7YK6