LINKS

Historic Scotland
Caring for Scotland's historic buildings

Mountain Bothies Association
The MBA maintain isolated shelters throughout the UK for brief overnight stays

Hector's 2 Go & Hector's Bothy
Excellent takeaway & restaurant in Kyle of Lochalsh serving fresh Fish & Chips, Rolls & Sandwiches and home made Pizzas

Geograph (Ordnance Survey)
Interactive mapping and photographs of the UK and Northern Ireland. Educational Mapping Games!

Rag, Tag 'n' Textile
Working with people recovering from mental health problems, this inspirational Group produce excellent hand crafted items from recycled textiles

Woodlands Junior School (Kent)
A really useful information site on British Culture, Holidays, etc

Alternative's to 0845 etc
Cheap calls alternative - worth checking!

Centre for Alternative Technology
CAT demonstrate practical ways of addressing environmental issues and aim to show that living more sustainably is not only easy to attain but can provide a better quality of life.

Clean Sleat
A two year project aimed to reduce the carbon emissions in Sleat on the Isle of Skye. Part of Sleat Renewables

Stitches on the Bridge
Urban & Rural Guerilla Knitting as never seen before!

Am Baile
The site dedicated to Highland History and Culture, with Archive material for all

Highland Historic Environment Record
This fascinating site lists tens of thousands of archaeological and historical sites across the Highland area. Full interactive mapping and database.

HMS Curacoa
The Royal Naval Association at Carmarthen have Links into a number of vessels lost in the Wars.

West Coast Archaeological Services
West Coast Archaeological Services (WCAS) are dedicated to offering high-quality special interest holidays in this beautiful region of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.

Encams
Keep Britain Tidy Campaign

Keep Scotland Tidy
Eco-Schools Projects, Recycling, Organising a Litter Pick event, Posters, Advice etc

Litter Action
The Litteraction website is all about helping you to take action against litter.

Litter Heroes in the Cotswolds
Tim Barnes Guide to Litter Picking in the Cotswolds

Lochaber Environmental Group
Based in Fort William, LEG aim to provide information and practical resources on Composting and Zero Waste initiatives

People Against Litter
This Scottish Anti-Litter Group is based in Edinburgh

People Clearing Litter
An inspirational Group based in the UK - all about Litter. Join In!

AOS ~ Creativity in Collective Action
Set up following the closure of An Tuireann Arts Centre in Portree, their aim is to work with other arts bodies in building and maintaining a healthy, viable and strong arts community in the area

Blaven / Bla Bheinn
Stunning photographs, galleries and information about the Blaven mountain and area in the Cuillins, plus a huge Links page!

Broadford & Strath Community Website
Community website for Broadford and Strath: Community Company, Community Council, Forestry, Environmental Group & Youth Club

Fix My Street
The place to report Grafitti, Fly Tipping, broken Street Lighting, Potholes on the roads etc

Forestry Commission - Kyleakin
Kyleakin Forest and Hill of the Red Fox offer local off-road walks and mountain biking options

Isle of Pabay
The Isle of Pabay lies two and a half miles NNE of Broadford Bay. Famed for Ham Radio, first day covers (stamps) and its history. Please contact the owners before visiting.

Kyleakin Village Website
All about Kyleakin - History, Accommodation, What To Do etc

Lochalsh Woodland Park
A community owned woodland in Lochalsh that is a safe area for kids (and grown-ups!) to play in and explore

Skye, The Island & Lochalsh
The site to find out all about the Isle and Skye & Lochalsh - Accommodation, Genealogy, Shopping, Competitions and much, much more!

Step It Up Highland
FREE Low Level Walking Group in Skye & Lochalsh - your local Get Fit with others group! Free Soup and Sandwiches afterwards! Come along for the craic!

Glenelg Music Festival "Drams in the Field"
The best of the wee Festivals on the west coast of Scotland. Great Music, Craic and well, Music!

Royal Navy Submarine Museum
The Submarine Museum is based in Gosport and provides an excellent educational resource for information about submarine warfare

Subterranea Britannica
Fascinating listings of underground places from Cold War sites, Railway Tunnels, Mines and Grottoes to Military Defences and Nuclear Bunkers

Skye Fruit & Fungi
Formed in 2003 from growing mushrooms as a hobby, Skye Fruit & Fungi supply fresh and dried Shiitake Mushrooms or Grow-Your-Own Pet Logs.

Skye Permaculture Centre
Based at the Rubha Phoil Forest Garden in Armadale on the Sleat Peninsula, Skye Permaculture offer visitors advice on Permaculture, Waste Awareness & Composting as well as exciting Volunteering opportunities and an Eco Campsite

Skyeberries
Blueberries, Raspberries, Red & White Currants and Gooseberries available from mid July to the end of September. Large individual orders deliverd by the FoodLink Van.

Grampian Speleological Group
Scottish Caving and Cave Rescue. Information about Caving on Skye

Kyle Lifeboat Station
Our local Lifeboat Station across the water and based at Kyle. RNLI Shop on the premises.

Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club
Highly active and social Sailing Club based in Plockton, with a regular sailing, racing and training programme that is open to local residents and visitors alike

Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The RNLI provide 24 hour Lifeboat Services & seasonal Lifeguard Stations throughout the UK, Northern Ireland & Eire. Sailing Advice, Safe Beaches etc available on their website

Skye Mountain Rescue Team
Skye MRT provide Mountain Rescue cover throughout the Isle of Skye

Walk Highlands
The premier website for walking and hiking in Scotland

Forestry Journal
Forestry Journal aims to meet the requirements of all who work within the diverse industries of forestry and arboriculture

Permaculture Magazine
Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living by using ecologically harmonious and productive systems that can be used by all

Eco Incentives
For a fresh approach to promotional merchandise that is ecologically sound and environmentally aware - the place to shop!

National Bee Supplies
UK National Suppliers of Bee Hives, Swarms and Beekeeping Equipment

Richmonds Groundcare
UK supplier of arboricultural & forestry tools, equipment and books

Teardrop Trailers
Suppliers of the Teardrop brand of mini-caravans that are affordable to all. Well kitted out with optional Awning, TV/Radio etc. We have one, a Turtle 1200, which can be seen in Kyleakin or when out and about doing Litter Picking at local Events!

Arboricultural Association
To advance the science of Arboriculture for public benefit, the Arb Assoc provides information on Tree Care and Management

Atlantic Hazel Action Group
This Group has been set up to raise awareness into the history, diversity and management requirements of Atlantic Hazel Woods. The Project was initially set up to cover Argyllshire but is to be extended into the Highlands.

Royal Horticultural Society
The RHS is the UK's leading gardening charity and hosts the annual Britain in Bloom & Neighbourhood Awards

The Tree Council
Founded in 1974, the Tree Council is the umbrella organisation for all UK bodies invilved in Tree Care. The TC also co-ordinate the National Tree Planting & Tree Wardens Schemes

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities in UK

Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations
Whether setting up a Community Group, needing advice or looking for Volunteering opportunities - this is the place to go!

Scottish Avalanche Information Service
Full details of Avalanche Risk on the Scottish Mountains

Scottish Midge Forecast
Find out where the midges are before taking to the hills!

The Met Office UK
Weather Forecasts from the Met Office

Traffic Scotland
Roads info and Live View Cameras of most main routes in Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle
Views of Eilean Donan Castle and environs.

International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF)
View otters at the Wildlife Rescue Centre based in Broadford.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig
Views from Scotland's (and Skye's) premier Gaelic College based in Sleat.

Sligachan Hotel
Views of Glamaig, Marsco, Glen Sligachan and the Old Bridge. The 'Slig' is favoured with hillwalkers and climbers. Real Ales & Great Food. The campsite & facilities could be improved.

Traffic Scotland
'Live View Cameras' of road conditions in key areas around Scotland. Great if planning a long trip!

White Heather Hotel
Views of Loch Alsh and Kyleakin Harbour and this wee Hotel is a great place to stay too!

Bat Conservation Trust
There are 18 species of Bats in the UK - find out more about these fascinating wee mammals here! The most recently discovered in the UK being the Alcathoe Bat (Myotis alcathoe) in 2010

British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC)
To promote and protect sporting shooting interests throughout the UK and overseas; through Training, Habitat Conservation, the setting of Codes of Practice and Research

British Divers Marine Life Rescue
British Divers Marine Life Rescue is an organisation dedicated to the rescue and well being of all marine animals in distress around the UK.

Deer Collisions Site
Have you hit a Deer on the roads? Advice and Facts about Deer on the Roads

Eilean Ban Trust - The Lighthouse Island
"Ring of Bright Water" author Gavin Maxwell owned this island. Self-catering Accommodation, Otter Hide & Volunteering opportunities!

Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust
HWDT provide long term monitoring of cetaceans, with educational and outreach programmes and by working with local communities to ensure long-term sustainability of the marine environment

Marine Conservation Society
UK Charity dedicated to caring for Britain's seas, shores and wildlife

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
SNH is dedicated to looking after Scotland's nature and landscape, both across land and sea

Scottish Wildlife Trust
Caring for Scotland's wildlife

Seal Protection Action Group
The Seal Protection Action Group (SPAG) is dedicated to protecting seals and their environment worldwide, including the UK through public education, campaigning, and supporting non-invasive scientific research projects.

SNH Sea Eagle Project
This Project is looking at protecting the habitats of these fascinating and majestic birds that may be seen around our coastline

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
Global Voice for the Protection of Whales, Dolphins and their Environment