Barra Head lighthouse sitting high on the island of Beàrnaraigh at the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides. The lighthouse was established in 1833 and engineered by Robert Stevenson. nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/ba… #Hebrides

An amazing afternoon spent on Scarp, an uninhabited island off the coast of Harris 🙂 #OuterHebrides

I managed to avoid the wet weather on the West Coast today with a cycle through Inverness and then along the canal tow path to Dochgarroch. Inverness is very well served with provision for active travel and cycling. #Inverness

The Ganavan shinty pitch in excellent condition for today's match between Oban team, Lochside Rovers and Fort William. A win for Comann Camanachd a' Ghearasdain; Lochside Rovers 2 Fort William 3. #Shinty

A consultation is underway on Community Rights to Buy in Scotland as part of a review aimed at simplifying the process involved and exploring improvements. More details here: consult.gov.scot/agriculture-an…

Archivist Catherine joins a fantastic line-up at Glasgow Uni for ‘Interrogating the Napier Commission’ — a 2-day conference on the 1883 Royal Commission into Crofters & Cottars. Join in person or online via Eventbrite! #History #GlasgowUni eventbrite.com/cc/interrogati…

Wonderful to view the #BookOfKells at Trinity College Dublin today and reflect on the sophistication, artistry, skill and commitment of those responsible for its creation in the year c.800 AD, most likely in the Isle of Iona. #EileanÌ #Soisgeul #Gospel #ColmCille

Looking over Oban Bay from the top of Crannag a'Mhinisteir. Very warm in the sunshine today. #Oban 😎

Fancy spending a week studying with us at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this summer? There are still some places available on our Short Courses – both on campus and online ☺️ Book your place here: uhi.pulse.ly/tpkfjjswch

Looking across Ardmucknish Bay to Lochnell Castle. A lovely warm Summer breeze for today's cycle. #TràighLi #Benderloch 🚴‍♀️

We are writing to 3,500 crofters who have failed to confirm that they are locally resident and using their croft. If you are one of them please take this seriously. More information and help at the link below. Thank you. crofting.scotland.gov.uk/annual-notice-…

This is desperate - he’s selectively focused on water usage, meter coverage, and leakage. There are very good reasons why these are higher in Scotland What matters is water quality, environmental performance and price. Scotland performs better on all three

Oban Transit Marina is busy throughout the Summer months and an essential part of marine tourism infrastructure in the West Coast. The marina makes a great contribution to the local economy and businesses. obanharbour.scot #Oban

Eilean Earraid - looking across to the island of Erraid (population - 6) from the South West of the island of Mull. The row of former lighthouse keepers' cottages for the Dubh Artach lighthouse can be seen on the left of the photo. #Erraid #EileanMuile 😎

Island of Iona - an amazing island organic garden Soil Association Scotland with all forms of fruit, vegetables, flowers (& bee hives). Iona Abbey in the background. #EileanÌ #AbaidÌ #Iona #StColumbaHotel #LandUse

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The great escape! Island of Iona. #EileanÌ

Forestry experts are calling for more community ownership of Scotland’s woodlands to combat forestry corporations thenational.scot/news/25356799.…

A cracking day for a cycle around the Port Appin loop road. Looking across Loch Linnhe to the Morvern peninsula with Sgeir Bhuidhe lighthouse on the right of the photo. 🚴

Glencruitten golf course, Oban, looking in fantastic condition today. Home course of one of the world's best golfers Robert MacIntyre No golf buggies on this course - they hire donkeys instead! 😄🫏 #Oban

This is not a black & white photograph, although, it looks like one. Storm Floris at the entrance to Oban Bay mid-afternoon looking across to the island of Kerrera from Dunollie Castle corner. #Cearrara #DùnOllaigh