North Uist's "drowned" landscape is remarkable. It's well worth walking up Eaval for the view. It's only about a 1,000 feet above sea level but provides a superb panorama. (View Post)

Before you go it's worth reading Callum's Road by Roger Hutchinson. Callum was the islander who, singlehandedly, built the road that runs the length of the island. It's a good read. (View Post)

It's amazing how Merkel has such a reputation for competence given the egregious mistakes she has made, such as closing Germany's nuclear power stations and signing up to the Russian gas pipeline. Im… (View Post)

This is the conundrum for the Yes people. They can't be honest. Indy will make Scots poorer, certainly for the medium-term at least. I know that, you know that, and they know that. However polling co… (View Post)

In the event of Scottish independence the Trident subs will not be going anywhere. Any attempt to expel them would cause an enormous crisis in relations between rUK and the newly independent Scotland… (View Post)