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The Obsessive Life and Mysterious Death of the Fisherman Who Discovered The Loch Ness Monster

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 15, 2020October 19, 2022

“A humble Scotsman saw something strange in the water — and daringly set out to catch it — only to have lecherous out-of-towners steal his fame and upend his quest.”

Posted inEditor's Pick

I Ran Away To a Remote Scottish Isle. It Was Perfect

by Carolyn Wells July 28, 2020October 19, 2022

“Crowded out of the city by noise and stress, I embraced the wild solitude of a Hebridean island – and found a connection to nature.”

Posted inQuotes

Caring Without Touching

by Carolyn Wells May 26, 2020October 17, 2022

“Everything about the way we work has been transformed.” Gavin Francis talks about life as a Scottish doctor during COVID-19.

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

One Coastal Scottish Village Learns the Real Meaning of Community

by Aaron Gilbreath April 18, 2018October 19, 2022

The Scottish village of Portpatrick saved its harbor and identity through a once-obscure ownership model, community shares.

Posted inArts & Culture, Nonfiction, Quotes

The Dangers of Being a Tiny Island

by Aaron Gilbreath September 28, 2017October 19, 2022

After a few rich outsiders bought the Island of Eigg, the islanders bought their island back.

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