dooyoo newest opinions in UK / Irel (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
a new opinion on www.dooyoo.co.uk about Plockton written by eilidhcatriona Plockton is a village located in the North West Highlands of Scotland, close to Kyle of Lochalsh. It is on the shore of Loch Carron, and is a National Trust conservation ...
The Observer (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Heavy rain and strong winds bring transport chaos as forecasters warn of further danger from high river levels Hundreds of people were rescued from homes and vehicles after heavy rain and strong winds brought severe flooding to parts Scotland and Wales yesterday. Around 100 people, many of them elderly, were rescued from flooded properties in Huntley, Aberdeenshire. The Grampian fire and rescue service...
Andrew Reeves' running blog (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
The recent heavy rain, especially yesterday where in Aberdeen 39mm and in Edinburgh 32mm fell in the 12 hours from 6am to 6pm yesterday has caused havoc in the North East of Scotland with the main rail line between Edinburgh and Aberdeen has now closed. The centre of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire (where the Edinburgh to Aberdeen rail line goes through) is underwater after the rivers Cowie and Carron...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Tour Scotland Carron View Lochcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . Nestling at the base of some of Wester Ross’ most spectacular hills, this traditional cottage enjoys views across open croft land. Excellent area for a holiday spent climbing, hill walking, mountain biking or much more. Visit the nearby village of Lochcarron with its pubs, restaurants, shops and 9 hole golf course or take a trip...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 14/10/2009
Tour Scotland Corona Lochcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . Enjoying magnificent, uninterrupted views across Loch Carron, Wester Ross , towards the hills, this detached holiday cottage is ideally located for touring this breathtaking part of the Highlands. Explore the unspoilt beauty of Wester Ross or take a trip to the magical Isle of Skye - castles, beaches, golf courses and restaurants are all...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
The source of an oil spill into the River Carron near Falkirk is yet to be confirmed, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency says.
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Tour Scotland Sannachan Plockton Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . With wonderful views across Loch Carron towards Duncraig Castle , this traditional stone holiday cottage is set in the heart of the National Trust village of Plockton . Refurbished to a very high standard, it overlooks the harbour and has its own secure hillside garden to the rear, as well as a lochside garden across the road.
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 07/09/2009
Tour Scotland Old Croft House Strathcarron Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . Mountain scenery across Wester Ross can be viewed from this working croft, amidst magnificent mountain and glen scenery, this detached single-storey character cottage is set in splendid hills. It can be described as a walker’s paradise for all levels of rambling and mountaineering. The River Carron runs close by and the...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 30/08/2009
Tour Scotland Tigh An Roinn Plockton Wester Ross Holiday Cottage . From its lochside setting in the pretty National Trust village of Plockton , this charming and comfortable listed cottage (left of gable facing in photograph) enjoys views of Plockton harbour and Duncraig Castle from the bedrooms. Positioned on Plockton’s old pier at the edge of Loch Carron and attached to the owner’s home,...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 24/06/2009
A cordon has been put in place outside a house in the Carron area of Falkirk amid reports a man has barricaded himself inside.
Serious Eats (Free subscription) | 08/06/2009
"After a few minutes, I was handed what looked like a single frozen fish stick on a plate." I had heard about the art of candy bar-frying for a long time and I didn't explore it for all sorts of reasons. Was fear one of them? Yes. And the bizarreness of it all too. So, I toughened up and headed to the Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Scotland, the birthplace of the deep-fried Mars Bar. What...
Flyfishmagazine (Free subscription) | 08/06/2009
It's that time of the year again when Team USA takes part in the World Fly Fishing Championships being held this year in Scotland June 5th -12th. Via the Stirling Observer in the United Kingdom . Drymen will play host to the official opening ceremony tonight (Friday) at 5.30pm with many of the participants staying in the area. Among the nations taking part are Japan, Australia, USA, Sweden, Canada,...
Nothing To See Here (Free subscription) | 07/06/2009
Scotland is famous for many things – tartan, whisky and beautiful scenery to name a few, but a modern invention has brought it fame and shame in equal measure. News reports on Scotland’s abysmal health record are almost always...
The Herald (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
A man died after falling into a river while out fishing with a friend, police said today.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008
A 58-year-old fisherman drowns after falling into the River Carron, near Falkirk.
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