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Silvia Muras

Highlands, Scotland

The Editor of KYLE CHRONICLE, with over two decades of experience in journalism, now living in the area, sharing stories, reporting, and giving a platform to the Kyle of Sutherland communities.

Seers and “second sight”

Seers and “second sight”

A seer and a person with second sight have different skills. A seer is able to control the visions, while for a person with second sight, these can come to them unexpectedly and unbidden. By Silvia Muras & Elizabeth Lunardini There was a wright from Kinloch Rannoch who kept hearing

Bonar and Ardgay shops

Bonar and Ardgay shops

High street businesses thrived during the 1970s and 1980s, with many people commuting through the villages, and others choosing the Kyle of Sutherland as a holiday destination. By Silvia Muras At the time, the A9 main road passed over the bridge at Bonar, and business flourished in the Kyle of

Culrain - Invershin core path

Culrain - Invershin core path

CULRAIN & INVERCHARRON AREA 0.69 km * Constructed path. Suitable for walking and cycling.  * If cycling, please note that the viaduct is narrow with two flights of steep steps. There is a bike rail, however it might be challenging if you are carrying a fully loaded bike with panniers.   * If

Core Paths in the Kyle of Sutherland area

Core Paths in the Kyle of Sutherland area

There are more than 40 core paths around our area. Core paths are designated to facilitate and promote the exercise of access rights under the Scottish Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. In this and next editions we will be exploring each one of our core paths. By Silvia Muras As

Islands

Islands

Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history  and origins of place names in and around our area By Silvia Muras Between Lubcroy and Allt Loch Craggie, in the river Oykel, we find Eilean Thomais, named after someone called Thomas. Downstream, Eilean Thùrnaig, ‘island of Turnaig’, perhaps from tuairneag, ‘a

Kyle Chronicle #19

Kyle Chronicle #19

Andrew Carnegie's legacy

Andrew Carnegie's legacy

The “richest man in the world” at the turn of the century, Scottish-born American industrialist Andrew Carnegie purchased his beloved Skibo castle in 1898 and turned it into one of the finest private residences of its time. Considered the father of modern philanthropy, he gave grants to create 2509 free