Whenever possible I like to find the graves of authors whose books about the islands have influenced me over the years.  Here are six I...

It was the OS map that sparked my initial interest in Eilean Mor. Some 15 years ago I was perusing Landranger 61 (Jura & Colonsay), t...

I just came across online versions of two of MEM Donaldson's books: Wanderings in the Western Highlands and Islands  (1921), and The Is...

Most day trips to Staffa allow you anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes ashore. That gives everyone time to wander into Fingal's Cave...

I did something a few days ago that I've wanted to do for a long time: find the grave of Mary Ethel Muir Donaldson, better known as M.E...