The Silurian, Tobermory-based Hebridean Whale and Dolphn Trust’s research and education ship, publishes an online log recording their trips. Just back from one patrol and safely moored up in Tobermory (within easy distance of The Mishnish), the crew have recorded the big moments of their latest cruise: Dolphins charging in towards the [...]
Bring a torch for the Bat Walk at Aros Park, Tobermory - an event the Rangers describe as ‘meeting some of Mull’s low-flying night-life’. No need to book but for more details contact Mull & Iona Ranger Service on 01680 300640 or email ian.dunlop@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Representatives from Argyll and Bute Council have presented to Furnace Community Council the final summary report on the feasibility study into the possible construction of a new pier at the village. The appraisal was commissioned by the Council with its partner, Argyll Timber Transport Group. The proposed pier would enable sea transport of harvested timber, [...]
A sharp eye spotted a basking shark in the waters just off the shore of east Loch Fyne, at Letters, a few days ago. Basking sharks aree not aggressive. They are described as ‘filter feeders’ - like living sieves really. They cruise with their huge maws constantly open, filtering and processing the quantities of [...]
For ArtsFeastCowal this year, officially ArtsFeastCowal2, Philippa Elliott has taken her photography from the inside of Kames Hotel, and put it on the outside of the building. Running from the 20th June onwards, and throughout the summer until the end of September, Philippa’s startling and provocative photos of hunting, shooting and fishing trophies will adorn [...]
The Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland have announced that the Scottish Government has today granted conditional approval for up to four beaver families to be reintroduced on a trial basis in the Spring of 2009, to Knapdale in Mid-Argyll. Before their re-introduction the beavers will spend six months in quarantine. [...]
Normally resident in the Arctic, a male bearded seal has been discovered visiting the Isle of Mull. Visitors are described as ‘flocking’ (should it be ’shoaling’?) to Loch na Keal to see it hauled out, basking on the rocks and rolling in the water. Its spectacular whiskers and beard - long, strong and distinguishably [...]
