Silvia Muras
50 years of Bonar Bridge
This is the third bridge to be built at this stretch over the Kyle of Sutherland. It was the first of its kind to be built in the UK, took 21 months to build and won the 1974 edition of the prestigious Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA)
By Silvia Muras
Enjoying the outdoors responsibly
In Scotland, you can go onto most land to enjoy the outdoors – as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot). This is known as Scottish access rights and is different to the position in England and Wales.
By Silvia Muras
Scottish access rights apply,
Turns and Bends
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history
and origins of place names in and around our area
By Silvia Muras
The meandering course of our rivers, creating easily recognisable landscape features, has given origin to some interesting place names. On the banks of the river Oykel we find Oape,
Kyle Chronicle #16
Samantha Kane: “I want to be remembered as the lady who saved Carbisdale Castle from ruin”
Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane talks about her plans for this important landmark. Over the last six months, a substantial amount of work has been undertaken to restore it to its original grandeur and she is now recruiting for staff in various positions.
By Silvia Muras
A successful barrister and
Bonar and Creich
Gaelic, Norse, Brittonic? A look into the history
and origins of place names in and around our area
By Silvia Muras
The origins of the name of Creich parish are unclear. The fortress at Dun Creich was a notable place in Caledonian-Pictish times. The first church – the only one