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Thursday, October 08, 2009

In the wake of our ancestors on the west coast of Colonsay.

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We rounded the SW corner of Colonsay protected by a maze of skerries and channels. Our way now lay to the NE but it was still protected by.....
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

From Oronsay to Colonsay

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From the Priory we made our way down to the sweep of sand at the SW corner of Oronsay. Beyond the enclosing arms of the bay, the hills of Ju...
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

The stories of contrasting graves on Oronsay

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The Prior's House at Oronsay has recently been made weather tight and the ancient grave slabs, which were previously exposed to the ele...
Monday, October 05, 2009

The crosses of Oronsay

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Walking up to Oronsay House, I asked Mrs Colburn if it was easy to get to the Oronsay Cross. "You will find two crosses very easily,...
Sunday, October 04, 2009

Sea Kayak with Gordon Brown DVD #2

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My recent review of Sea Kayak with Gordon Brown DVD did not have any video footage. Simon Willis has just released this promo clip, which il...
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Saturday, October 03, 2009

A reluctant visitor to the Priory, Oronsay (not London).

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When I first mentioned to David that I wanted to visit the Oronsay Priory, he became quite distressed. "They'll never let us out, ...
Friday, October 02, 2009

Looking after the corncrakes of Oronsay

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Oronsay is managed by the owner, Mrs Colburn, in partnership with the RSPB . The RSPB manage a farm on the island with arable pastures, Luin...