Archives for May, 2008

Climber dies after fall in Skye Cuillin

Friday, May 30th, 2008

A climber has died after suffering serious head injuries in an 80ft (24m) fall in the Cuillin range on Skye on Friday 30 May. His companion raised the alarm at 12:30 following the accident in the Whispering Wall area on Sgurr a Mhadaidh. The Stornoway Coastguard helicopter was called and airlifted the injured man to [...]

Cairngorm Mountain railway put into public ownership

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

The financially-troubled company which runs the Cairngorm funicular railway has been has been transferred to the ownership of Highlands and Islands Enterprise in a deal which will reduce the Company’s debt. Highlands and Islands already owned the land and the railway and will now own the operating company, with the day to day management likely [...]

Danish walker rescued on TGO Challenge

Monday, May 12th, 2008

A Danish walker taking part in the TGO Challenge to cross Scotland was rescued on 12 May after falling ill in Glen Etive. Although only a few miles from the main road in Glencoe, Glen Etive is relatively remote and the walker was rescued after activating an electronic distress beacon. The signal was picked up [...]

Dead beaver found on Black Isle beach

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

The body of a beaver has been recovered from the shore at Eathie on the Black Isle. The dead beaver was found in April and police are now investigating whether it was released into the wild illegally. Once native to Britain, beavers were hunted to extinction more than 400 years ago. It is illegal to [...]

2008 Bill Wallace awards announced

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

This Saturday (3rd of May) Tom Pendrey will pack his kayak with food, equipment and a solar panel and set off to paddle the length of the Western Isles to promote sustainable lifestyles. Committed to sustainable living, Tom’s 150 mile journey will leave little trace on the planet. Tom is one of three expeditions that [...]


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