The Isle of Staffa which name comes from Old Norse and means Pillar Island can be found six miles west of Mull. It's the vikings who gave the island it's name after seeing the many basalt columns. It was, however, Sir Joseph Banks in the late 18th century who named Staffa's main sea cavern "Fingal's Cave" from the Gaelic name "An Uamh Bhin" which means "the melodious cave". … [Read more...] about Fingals Cave
Music
Alive New Skipinnish Song and Video
Music plays an important part in west of Scotland and the Southern Hebridean islands are home to some very famous bands. Take for instance Runrig, from the Isle of Skye, and closer to home bands like Skerryvore and Skipinnish, both from Tiree. Most folk with an interest in Scottish music know these bands and if you don't it's time to get to know them better. These three bands … [Read more...] about Alive New Skipinnish Song and Video