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Argyll and the Islands |
Western Isles Tourist Board
Also known as the Outer Hebrides, serving Lewis, Harris, Taransay, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. www.witb.co.uk |
Oban and Lorn Tourist Association
Association of tourism businesses and accommodation providers in Oban and surrounding area. |
MV Chalice
Boat charter cruising out of Oban, offering tours around the islands of Scotland's west coast.
www.mvchalice.com |
Argyll Online
Everything you want to know about Argyll complemented by an exclusive range of Sue's stunning Argyll and Islands imagery. New site launched on 30th August 2003, well worth a visit!
www.argyllonline.co.uk |
Escape to the Edge Website featuring holiday and travel information in the Highlands and Islands of north and west Scotland.
www.escapetotheedge.co.uk |
Scotsell
Inclusive holidays to Scotland's Islands.
www.scotsell.com |
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Based in Inverness
www.hie.co.uk |
Hebridean Trust
Become a member of the Friends of the Hebridean Trust. Properties and interests in Tiree, Canna and the Treshnish Isles, and more.
www.hebrideantrust.org |
Islay-Jura
All about two of Scotland's favourite Inner Hebridean islands.
www.islay-jura.com |
Isle of Coll
All the information you could possibly want to know about the lovely Inner Hebridean island of Coll. Contact Pete MacKay or Emma Grant, (who also publishes the monthly Coll Information Newsletter).
www.isleofcoll.org |
Isle of Gigha
This beautiful Inner Hebridean Isle has recently been purchased by the local community and is undergoing real, dynamic changes
www.gigha.org |
Isle of Skye Virtual Tour
A guide to the island in words and pictures.
www.skye-hotels.co.uk |
Island Living
Portal specialising in Scottish island property for sale.
www.island-living.co.uk |
Isle of Tiree Online news and pictures by Gordon Scott.
All the latest news, comments and photographs from the sunshine island in the Inner Hebrides.
www.isleoftiree.net |
| Highland Horseriding, a small but excellent riding centre in Tarbert, Lochfyne, specialising in sightseeing
& wildlife watching treks, riding Scotland`s versatile native ponies. |
Skye Homes
Self-build timber-frame kit houses to traditional Highland designs. Building plots available on Skye.
www.skyehomes.co.uk |
Islands Other Areas of Scotland
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| "Scotland's last Wilderness" - the Ardnamurchan peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, a beautiful unspoilt part of the country. If you love the islands, you will love Ardnamurchan |
Dales and Vales
Dales and Vales is a magazine website for those who enjoy exploring the landscape of Northern England and Scotland |
Arts and Media |
Aim
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Association of Independent Media - Highlands and Islands Ltd.
Now a fully incorporated membership trade association for those
of you in the creative content industry - corporate communications,
entertainment and education and training. Sue sits on the Board
of Directors.
www.aim-hi.org |
BIPP
The UK's foremost professional photographer's Institute.
www.bipp.com |
BAPLA
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies
www.bapla.org.uk
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Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission
Includes the on-line Directory of available Highlands and Islands based Film, TV and Corporate Video production crew and casting. A localised version of Film Bang.
www.scotfilm.org |
Scotland Art.com
Original paintings for sale in Scotland representing over 170 Scottish and British artists. The Glasgow Gallery holds a stock of over 1000 original paintings to choose from. Scotlandart.com |
Affordable British Art
The Affordable British Art Gallery, where you can sell your art paintings online and buy all genre of original art, paintings, prints, photos and much more, commission free and straight from the Artist.
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Images of Scotland
Prints of all parts of Scotland available to buy.
www.printsofscotland.com |
Bircham Gallery
Bircham Art Gallery, Holt, Norfolk. Well worth a visit if you are in the Norwich or Cromer area. Beautiful paintings by talented artists.
www.bircham-arts.co.uk |
Made in Scotland
Organisers of Scotland's International Trade Fair, Glasgow in January and the Highland Trade Fair, Aviemore in October.
www.made-in-scotland.co.uk |
Video Highland
For all your professional west coast video and media requirements, contact Kenny MacLeod in Oban.
www.videohighland.com |
| Portrait Painting - Online painting shops, selling sound quality painting at the flatest price on the planet. www.portrait-commission.canvaz.com |
Photogold Art Prints
Limited Edition Art Prints by UK artists Jack Vettriano, Beryl Cook, Andrew Macara, Douglas Gray and many more www.photogold.co.uk
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| D. Bruce Bennett Celtic Art - Scottish arts and crafts. www.bennettcelticart.com |
Photography
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The Old Home Town
A collection of old photographs of the north east of Scotland, offering a fascinating view of life in the first half of the 20th century.
www.theoldhometown.com |
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Picturehouse,
organisers of stock photography trade shows in London, Paris
and New York.
www.picturehouse.org
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Photovision Studios, Wildlife Photography
Photography website including inspiring wildlife photography and consumer friendly digital camera resources and much more...
www.photovisionstudios.com
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aboutarts.com
Directory of photography related websites and discussion groups
www.about-arts.com/photography |
Executive Portraits - Offer exceptional business photography which will contribute to setting you and your company apart from the ordinary.
www.gittings.com |
Scottish Viewpoint
Fully digital commercial photo stock library. They now manage the Scottish Tourist Board photo library.
www.scottishviewpoint.com |
Lynda Henderson
Graphic designer of Sue Anderson's calendars
Contact Lynda at: Im.henderson@powdermills.com |
Crafty Media
Videography for weddings, special occasions and other events.
www.craftymedia.com |
Photography Resources
Explore photography through the internet.
www.photography-resources.info
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Scotland's History and Culture |
Am Baile
Website showing a digital archive of the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
www.ambaile.org.uk |
The Clan MacLean
The website of the Clan MacLean, Their 2002 International Gathering took place in June on the Island of Mull, Scotland.
www.maclean.org |
Gaelic Scotland
tourism portal with a Gaelic focus, featuring places to hear Gaelic and enjoy the culture, as well as links to Gaelic information online.
www.gaelic-scotland.co.uk |
Celtic Soul Music - A website all about Celtic music and lots more. Well worth a look.
www.celtic-soul-music.com |
The-Insight.com - A health and spiritual directory
www.the-insight.com
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Tourism and Visitor Attractions
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Obangames.com
All there is to know about Oban's own : The Argyllshire Gathering and Games held in August each year. All the fun of the day is there to see in photographs taken by Brian Fair in 2003.
www.obangames.com
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Islay Woollen Mill
Britains oldest still working woollen mill, Isle of Islay.
www.islaywoollenmill.co.uk |
For taxi services from Glasgow: Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis serve travellers to all Scottish destinations
www.ga-taxis.co.uk |
Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries
Hebridean and Clyde car and passenger ferries
www.calmac.co.uk |
Tour In Scotland
Mike Hardie, Tour Guide offering tours in all parts of Scotland. |
Great Time Scotland
Luxury self drive and personalised driver-guided tours of Scotland
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Vorscot Tours
Private Tailored Escorted Tours in Scotland, also in England, Norway and Spain. |
Morag Dunbar, experienced Blue Badge tourist guide providing personalised tours of Scotland. Also happy to extend to England, Wales and Ireland. www.scotland-tour-guide.co.uk |
Cats Whiskers Tours
Bespoke personalised tours of Scotland with tour guide Nigel Cole, specialist in historical, architectural and heritage tours.
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Kathy Cameron, Tour Guide
Tours of Scotland conducted by Blue Badge qualified tour guide
www.scotlandtourguide.co.uk |
Morag Dunbar, Blue Badge registered Scottish Tour Guide
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Tours in Scotland
Personalised tours of Scotland by Fiona Maxwell, experienced Blue Badge tour guide. |
Weddings
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Brian Fair Photography (incorporating Highland Wedding Photography)
Argyll and the Highland's leading qualified professional wedding
and portrait photographers based in north Argyll.
www.brianfair.islandfocus.co.uk |
Ben Nevis Vintage Car Hire
Based in Fort William, a vintage Rolls Royce available for Weddings and other special occasions
highland wedding car |
Online Weddings Greetings Cards
free 3-cards from 123 Weddings.com |
Luckenbooth Weddings
Luckenbooth Weddings for event organisation and speciality wedding co-ordination and decoration. |
Wedding Music Scotland
Specialists in wedding music and entertainment. Musicians, bands and entertainers for a memorable Scottish wedding. |
Barcaldine Castle
Quality accommodation near Oban; a particularly lovely venue for your Scottish wedding
www.barcaldineweddings.co.uk |
Cadouk Bridal Wear
Bespoke wedding gowns, bridal wear and wedding favours. Original designs made to order. |
Argyll Video
Argyllvideo Wedding Videos Scotland: for Occasions, Corporate, Concerts, High Definition, DVD video services
www.argyllvideo.co.uk |
Argyll Bridal Classics
Wedding car service in the Oban/Argyll area.
www.argyllbridalclassics.co.uk |
General Sites about Scotland |
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
Everything you need to know about visiting the Scottish Highlands
www.visithighlands.com |
Connery's Scottish Hillwalking
A personal website by Tony Connery, a keen hillwalker who has compiled this fascinating selection hillwalking opportunities in some of the most beautiful countryside in Scotland.
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Undiscovered Scotland
The ultimate online guide to Scotland. Full of fascinating and useful information.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk |
Scotsmart
The Scotsmart Directory. An invaluable source of information about Scotland, and comprehensive directory of Scottish websites.
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Dales and Vales
Interesting website covering all aspects of the North of England Dales and Lake district areas, as well as sections covering Scotland.
www.dalesandvales.co.uk |
Accommodation Sites |
Roughburn Highland Holidays
Quality holiday caravan situated at Roughburn, Tulloch on the A86, 7 miles from Roy Bridge. There are stunning views of Laggan Dam and the Cairngorm mountains. |
Great Glen Lodges
Self catering high quality chalet accommodation at Kilfinnan, overlooking Loch Lochy between Fort William and Inverness. |
| E-reservations accommodation guide to hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast and hostel lodgings across Scotland |
| Lighthouse View - self catering holiday accommodation on the Island of Tiree, Hebrides. |
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Oban
Sandvilla bed and breakfast, Oban town centre. The website features a number of Sue Anderson's Oban and Argyll photographs
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Loch Leven Chalets
Self catering accommodation in Glencoe, overlooking Loch Leven |
Isle of Gigha B & B
Quiet bed and breakfast on Ghigha,"God's Island", ideal for getting away from it all, relaxing and enjoying wonderful homecooked food
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Caisteal Liath Chalets, Lochinver
4 Star self catering accommodation in Lochinver, Scottish Highlands |
Whitefalls Retreats
Self catering accommodation in Kyle of Lochalsh near Eilean Donan
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St. Malieu Self Catering
Self catering accommodation in Inveraray, originally an 1836 church, now restored and refurbished to self catering for up to 8 people.
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Ardrhu Self Catering Cottages
Self catering holiday cottages in Onich, near Fort William |
Atholl Brae
Self catering apartment in Edinburgh- high quality with parking available. |
45 Cumberland Street
High quality Edinburgh Self catering apartments in the centre of Edinburgh. |
Brae Mhor Cottage
Self catering accommodation in Fort William |
East Wing, Noddsdale House
Self catering country house accommodation in Largs, Ayrshire |
Isle of Coll Hotel
Hotel on the Isle of Coll, winner of Scottish Thistle Award for Food, 2003
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Scottish Shopping and Restaurants |
Hebrides to You
Hebridean products to buy online, from smoked salmon and gourmet foods to hand made candles and soaps. And of course, the Island Focus "Magic of the Hebrides" calendar!
www.hebridestoyou.co.uk |
The Harris Tweed Shop has a good range of local Harris Tweed and
Harris Tweed garments and other gifts and souvenirs. Visit the Harris Tweedshop website or Contact Patricia or John Masterson for further information and details. |
The Gaelic Books Council
sells all Gaelic and Gaelic related books in print.
www.gaelicbooks.net |
Andy Race
Based in the west coast fishing port of Mallaig, Andy Race Fish Merchants are a long established business selling quality fresh fish and smoked salmon, all available online. |
Scottish Crofters online store
Scottish Teddy bears, jewelry, apothecary and all the other wonderful stuff are available to buy online
Scottish Crofters website |
Isle of Skye Seafood
Quality smoked salmon, seafood and fish from this established supplier on the Isle of Skye. Posted to your door. |
Loch Leven Seafood and Cafe
High quality Scottish shellfish and seafood - the Loch Leven Seafood Cafe is based near Glencoe and some 10 miles from Fort William. Well worth a visit. |
Miscellaneous |
Project Trust
A gap year organisation that sends secondary school leavers abroad for a year's voluntary work in 24 different developing countries.
www.projecttrust.org.uk |
Desktop Calendars
All the desktop calendars you could possibly want!
www.fsncalendar.com |
Free Wallpaper
Free Wallpaper Sites |
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