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The Ferret headlinesFFS explains: The CalMac ferries contractScotland's shipbuilding industry has been back in the spotlight in recent weeks, after the announcement that seven new ferries for Caledonian MacBrayne will be built by a Polish firm instead of a Clyde shipyard.
The contract for seven new small ferries, which will replace existing boats with more modern electric vessels, is part of CalMac's plan to decarbonise its fleet.
Opposition parties argued that the first minister John Swinney had allowed the contracts to go overseas when the nationalised Ferguson shipyard on the Clyde could have built them.
But how was it decided to build the ferries...2025-04-0105 min
Scottish Island AdventuresTiree and Coll - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Rob WainwrightTiree and CollTiree and Coll are two nearby islands in the Inner Hebrides. Popular for watersports and the Tiree Music Festival, Tiree is also famous for its pristine beaches and traditionally thatched lime-washed houses. Just across the water, the tranquil Isle of Coll has a small community of 171 residents and boasts a rich variety of flora, fauna, and beautiful landscapes of thriving machair.Tiree TeaLocal favourite Tiree Tea offers unique blends of tea inspired by the Hebrides for each and every occasion, and is served across the CalMac...2025-03-1336 min
Scottish Island AdventuresRaasay - and Iona with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ailidh LennonIslands Off Islands (Raasay and Iona)Scottish Island Adventures - Raasay - and Iona with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ailidh LennonRaasay and IonaRaasay and Iona are islands off islands. Raasay is reachable by a 15 minute ferry from Sconser on Skye. The island is known for its whisky and is dominated by Dun Caan - a distinctive flat-topped mountain. The sacred island of Iona - despite its small size - draws in visitors from across the world because of...2025-03-0635 min
Scottish Island AdventuresOban - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and with guest Peter MacQueenObanScottish Island Adventures - Oban - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and with guest Peter MacQueenObanOban - meaning ‘the little bay’ in Scottish Gaelic - is a historic harbour town nestled on Scotland’s west coast and is known as the gateway to the Hebrides. The town is just a three hour journey by train, bus or car from Glasgow and is the starting point for many CalMac island adventures.Dunollie CastleSittin...2025-02-2730 min
Scottish Island AdventuresDunoon and Kilcreggan - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Roo IrvineDunoon and KilcregganScottish Island Adventures - Dunoon and Kilcreggan - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Roo Irvine.Dunoon and KilcregganDunoon and Kilcreggan are two towns on peninsulas that are often better reached by ferry rather than the long road round! Dunoon sits on the Cowal Peninsula while Kilcreggan is on the Roseneath Peninsula. Both sit on the edge of the firth of Clyde and are accessible by CalMac Ferry from Gourock.The Blairmore2025-02-2029 min
Scottish Island AdventuresGigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy BeasleyGighaScottish Island Adventures - Gigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy BeasleyGighaThe Isle of Gigha lies off the west coast of Kintyre and has been community owned since 2002. It has a population of 163 and the main settlement, Ardminish, serves as a gateway to the island’s attractions. Gigha is less than a three-hour drive from Glasgow and a short CalMac ferry ride from Tayinloan on the Kintyre Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy sandy beaches and beautiful He...2025-02-1336 min
Scottish Island AdventuresEigg - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ian StephenSmall Isles (Eigg)Scottish Island Adventures - Eigg - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Ian Stephen.Eigg and the Small IslesSitting between the Outer Hebrides and the Scottish mainland, the Small Isles are made up of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck and are accessible by CalMac ferry from Mallaig. Eigg has a population of 110 people and has been community owned since 1997. The entire island is powered by a 100% renewable electricity grid.Eigg Organics2025-02-0639 min
Scottish Island AdventuresCumbrae - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker, singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway, and guest Gavin MitchellCumbraeThe island of Cumbrae, also known as Great Cumbrae, is Scotland’s most accessible island. An 8 minute ferry journey from Largs, it has been inhabited since the end of the last ice age, but became popular during the 20th century thanks to the Clyde paddle steamers. The main settlement on Cumbrae is the Victorian seaside town of Millport. Countless visitors take day trips from the mainland to “cycle roond Millport!” Field Studies CouncilField Studies Council Millport has a storied history as a marine research station. Now a thriving field c...2025-01-3031 min
Scottish Island AdventuresColonsay - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway.Scottish Island Adventures - Colonsay - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, The Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway.ColonsayColonsay is an island in the Inner Hebrides located north of Islay and south of Mull. It is accessible by CalMac ferry from both Islay and Oban! Colonsay is connected to a smaller island, Oronsay, on its southern end by a tidal causeway and is a rugged island where the low-lying dune grassland known as Machair produces an array of native wildflowers such as heather and wild thyme and acts as a haven for...2025-01-2333 min
Scottish Island AdventuresCoorie in This Winter with host singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker.In this special, festive edition of Scottish Island Adventures, Coinneach MacLeod - The Hebridean Baker - takes us on a magical winter journey across the isle of Arran, uncovering what makes the Scottish islands so magical when the summer season ends and the temperature drops. We start off our hygge journey at Stonesthrow Sauna where Coinneach goes from 100 degree heat to freezing water in the shadow of the Holy Isle, before stopping for lunch at Cafe Thyme, a legendary local eatery with a Turkish flair. From there he catches up with local crocheter Lou from Gleann Co. before stopping...2024-12-1237 min
Scottish Island AdventuresIsland Festival Fever with host singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker.In this special episode of Scottish Island Adventures, Natalie Galloway - NATI - takes us to the Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) on Benbecula! She meets Christina from Croft & Cuan, the incomparable Ruairidh Gray, Arabella Manchester and her band, Cammy Barnes, the lovely folks from North Uist Distillery, Stevie Jukes from Saint Phnx, as well as loads of revellers and volunteers who are all set to enjoy a spectacular weekend in the Outer Hebrides. Then it's back to the studio where Nati and co-host Coinneach MacLeod - the Hebridean Baker - are joined by The Laur...2024-11-2936 min
Scottish Island AdventuresHistories of Caledonian MacBrayne with host singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and Coinneach MacLeod.In this special episode Nati takes you to Lochmaddy in North Uist to discover some fragments of the fascinating history of Caledonian MacBrayne which goes all the way back to 1851. Back in the studio Coinneach and Nati have a special guest. We hear from;Mary Morrison (Port Manager at Lochmaddy)John MacDonald (Owner of the exhibition artefacts and calmac employee and enthusiast)Norman MacLeod (Operations Manager at Taigh Chearsabhagh and Curator of the exhibition)Iain Quinn (Volunteers on the world's last remaining sea-faring paddle-steamer, The Waverley)2024-11-0628 min
Scottish Island AdventuresThe Royal National Mod with host Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie GallowayOver 130 years since the first ever Royal National Mòd, in this special episode Coinneach takes you into the heart of the Mòd as it takes place in its birthplace, Oban, in 2024. Diving into competitions and in conversation with some of the biggest names around town, we hear from;Innes MacQueen (Local organiser)James Graham (Chief exec. of An Comunn Gàidhealach)Emma 'Scalpay' MacLeod (singer)John Joe Macneil (Barra choir conductor, singer, composer and head of Ceolas)Mary Ann Kennedy (Musician, Broadcaster and Co-curator of Jessie...2024-10-1945 min
Business DailyFerry frustrationIslands around the world rely on ships as their lifeline service - for everything from their domestic supplies, to making hospital visits, as well as supporting vital industries like tourism. When the services go down, for weather or technical reasons, these remote communities are cut off from the mainland, with no back-up option. We hear from opposite sides of the world - Scotland and New Zealand - where unreliable car ferries disrupt the daily lives of residents and visitors.And we hear from a company running one island ferry service that's working to improve its...2024-10-0817 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaMrs. McPhealy's American by Claire R. McdougallPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/803904 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mrs. McPhealy's American Author: Claire R. Mcdougall Narrator: Mhairi Morrison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 3 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Hollywood director Steve McNaught is drinking heavily and on the brink of a midlife crisis. With guilt over two failed marriages and his role as near-absent father, he buys a one-way ticket to Scotland, hoping to find solace in his grandfather's ancestral home. Soon the town is abuzz with the news of Steve's impending arrival at his aunt's Mrs. McPhealy's. The ladies exchange glances; the...2024-10-0130 min
Charting PediatricsImproving Information Accessibility: Bringing Healthcare Guidance to the Palm of Your Hand In a busy outpatient practice, timely access to up-to-date clinical resources is crucial to delivering evidence-based care. In the olden days, books and journal articles were the go-to method. Today, technology creates a more user-friendly method of receiving the most recent information. Say goodbye to having to order the latest edition of a book and hello to automatic updates. Our Children’s Hospital Colorado antimicrobial stewardship team, clinical effectiveness and pathways teams, along with other local and state partners have partnered with Firstline, a health technology company, to design a mobile version of our infectious disease guidance. “It is anot...2024-01-2325 min
Scottish Island AdventuresArran - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Kirsty WarkSCOTTISH ISLAND ADVENTURES: ARRANGUEST: KIRSTY WARKArranJust off the west-coast, Arran is one of Scotland’s most accessible islands. Its location makes it ideal for a day-trip, mini-break, or extended stay and whether you want to roam the island’s natural landscapes or browse the boutique shops, there is such a wide array of visitor attractions that you certainly won’t get bored quickly! Otter’s TailBefore you set off on your own island adventure, consider using Otter’s Tail who will make sure you’re...2024-01-1137 min
Scottish Island AdventuresBarra, Vatersay and Eriskay with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Tony KearneyScottish Island Adventures - Barra, Vatersay and Eriskay with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Tony KearneyBarra, Vatersay, & EriskayAs you approach Castlebay with the wonderful Kisimul Castle keeping watch, you’ll soon realise that a trip to these islands is a trip into the very heart of Scotland’s natural beauty. Long stretches of coastline evoke a rich sense of solitude making a visit to one (or all three) of the islands an ideal way to escape the commotion of city-living. Packed with vibrant history, outdoor activities, and delicious things to eat...2024-01-1038 min
Scottish Island AdventuresBute - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Janice ForsythScottish Island Adventures - Bute - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Janice ForsythBute It might be just 15 miles long but this compact island is brimming with culture, history, wildlife, and arts. Given the title of the best place to live in Scotland by The Times in 2022, the Isle of Bute has certainly earned its place as a top visitor destination.Mount Stuart HouseNo trip to Bute would be complete without a visit to the iconic Mount Stuart House. With the firth of Clyde as its b...2024-01-1044 min
Scottish Island AdventuresHarris - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Emma MacleodScottish Island Adventures - Harris - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Emma MacleodHarris Harris, with its long-standing customs, beautiful landscapes and tight-knit community, offers a special kind of welcome to island life. As with many of the other Scottish island communities, Gaelic is the first language for a majority of Harris natives and is a hugely rich and important aspect of Harris’ history. It is famed for its breathtaking beaches which no trip to harris would be complete without a visit to. Isle of Harris Dist...2024-01-1039 min
Scottish Island AdventuresIslay/Jura - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest John CarmichaelScottish Island Adventures - Islay/Jura - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest John CarmichaelIslay and JuraIslay and Jura are the southernmost islands of the Hebrides and have been inhabited since 10,000 BC. The Islands are surrounded by a vast expanse of turquoise waters, perfect for swimming, sailing kayaking, or paddleboarding. If you prefer to stay dry there are lots of opportunities for walking, climbing, or golfing making Islay and Jura a great option for an active holiday!There are over 10 distilleries producing Islay and Jura’s whi...2024-01-1040 min
Scottish Island AdventuresLewis - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonaldScottish Island Adventures - Lewis - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonaldFrom the neat Victorian homes lining the streets of Stornoway in the east, to the stretching white sands of Bosta on Great Bernera in the west, where the clear Atlantic waters sound the evocative toll of the Time and Tide Bell as a reminder of the link between us and the elements, Lewis is an island of exciting contrasts and diverse experiences and the largest of the Outer Hebrides. Gearrannan Blackhouse Village The Blackhouse Village is at...2024-01-1038 min
Scottish Island AdventuresMull - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Colin MacIntyreScottish Island Adventures - Mull - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Colin MacIntyreThe Isle of Mull is a standout island with dramatic bays and beaches all along the Island’ coastline. It is home to an impressive array of animals making it a must-visit for any wildlife enthusiast. You can also take a boat from Mull to the Island of Iona to visit the incredible Iona Abbey and hear tales of the Viking settlers who came to the shores. Hebridean Whale Trail In recent years, environmental cons...2024-01-1045 min
Scottish Island AdventuresSkye - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Sarah CruickshankScottish Island Adventures - Skye - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Sarah CruickshankThe Isle of Skye Skye is the largest of the Islands belonging to the Inner Hebrides at 50 miles long. The Isle’s picturesque scenery attracts visitors from all over the world who can take on its many hill walks and engage in all kinds of outdoor activities from Kayaking in the beautiful Lochs to spotting protected wildlife species such as the Sea Eagle or Red Deer. Skye has a rich, vibrant history as the...2024-01-1038 min
Scottish Island AdventuresSouth Uist- with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Kathleen MacInnesScottish Island Adventures - South Uist - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Kathleen MacInnesSouth Uist South Uist is an island of two faces with lofty mountains to the east, and long stretches of sandy beaches to the west. Take yourself off on an adventure with challenging hikes or wander among the ruins of a 13th century church. South Uist is a real mix of history, culture, and unspoilt natural landscapes. Long Island RetreatsExperience true island living with Long Island Retreats. Run by cr...2024-01-1048 min
Scottish Island AdventuresStornoway - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonaldScottish Island Adventures - Stornoway - with host Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and guest Cathy MacDonaldStornowayStornoway is the main town and port on Lewis and is accessed by a ferry from Ullapool on the mainland. Roughly a third of Lewis’ total population live in Stornoway and the town has many facilities such as a sports complex and golf course to service the bustling community. At Lews castle you can find a wide variety of woodland walks and in the summer months visitors are able to take boat cruises around the waters....2024-01-1040 min
TALK ARRAN | Podcast06 Calmac Skipper Jay Shibel - A Life At SeaCaledonian MacBrayne’s Man From Iran To Arran
It’s fair to say that Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac as it’s commonly referred to is a huge part of island life. The ferries that dock in Arran from the mainland of Scotland not only bring visitors which has a huge positive economic impact, but also crucial supplies that most people just take for granted. In this episode, I talk with Jay Shibel who originates from Iran and has nothing but pride in the job he does helping keep Arran and many other Scottish island connected to the Scotti...2023-05-2237 min
Striking SuccessEP31 Don MacBrayne - Striking SuccessJoin your host Forrest Schwartz as we sit down to talk with Don MacBrayne. In this episode we will discuss how Don MacBrayne built and sold his centers to Main Event, the science of increasing a center’s average ticket, tips for reducing turnover, Don MacBrayne’s outlook on the next 18 months of bowling, how to keep yourself in people’s weekend shortlist and much more.
Want to listen to more episodes like this? Subscribe to the channel!2023-03-2537 min
Experience: This Immersive Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Cuckoo in the Night by Pamela KentPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/564818to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cuckoo in the Night
Author: Pamela Kent
Narrator: Cairine Macbrayne
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 35 minutes
Release date: December 17, 2021
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
When Janine Scott was summoned by her sister Chris to visit her home in Devonshire, she knew that something was wrong. Indeed, strange things were happening. A man was visiting her sister’s room at night, terrifying her to the core. Janine, on the other hand, met a charming local man called Tim Hannaford, who also made unexpected visits and appeared altogether intriguing... The alluring 20th-century lo...2021-12-174h 35
Book Talk with Claire HarrisMolly Arbuthnott Interview 13 May 2021I'm talking to author Molly Arbuthnott on Book Talk Radio Club. Molly, a children’s author has written a number of books about her cat Oscar that went missing on a Caledonian Macbrayne ferry. Oscar managed to open the car window by stepping on the control before the locking took full effect! She has also written stories featuring Angus The Robin, Conrad The Spider and Athena The Cheetah as well as 'Our lockdown book’ which is a creative collection of work compiled by the children at Dunkeld School. You can listen in and find out more at https://www.booktalkradio.info...2021-05-1319 min
News Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsSister on Borrowed Time by Anna BridgwaterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/484649 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sister on Borrowed Time Author: Anna Bridgwater Narrator: Cairine Macbrayne Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 13, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: In November 2005 a young woman, Margaret, dies of leukemia. In this moving and personal book Margaret’s sister, the journalist and writer Anna Bridgwater, tells about the years leading up to her death – about life as a young woman in Copenhagen, about family, love, heartache and calamities, and about the diagnosis that changed everything. Sister on Borrowed Time is a st...2020-11-1305 min
Talk Arran | PodcastEpisode 7 – A Life At Sea – Calmac Skipper Jay ShibelCaledonian MacBrayne’s Man From Iran To Arran It’s fair to say that Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac as it’s commonly referred to is a huge part of island life. The ferries that dock in Arran from the mainland of Scotland not only bring visitors which h...2017-11-2937 min
Stories From A Scottish IslandEpisode 7 – A Life At Sea – Calmac Skipper Jay ShibelCaledonian MacBrayne’s Man From Iran To Arran It’s fair to say that Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac as it’s commonly referred to is a huge part of island life. The ferries that dock in Arran from the mainland of Scotland not only bring visitors which has a huge positive economic impact, but also crucial supplies that
The post Episode 7 – A Life At Sea – Calmac Skipper Jay Shibel appeared first on Stories From A Scottish Island.2017-11-2900 min
Social Enterprise ConversationsEpisode 70 - Ana Soldatenko from Transform Creative - Social Enterprise ConversationsTransform Creative is a social enterprise which was formed by Transform Scotland. Over the years, Transform Scotland has developed a diverse and extensive network of transport operators, businesses, local authorities and third sector groups. It works with them to promote sustainable transport solutions across the country. Indeed, their national alliance has around sixty different organisations as members, including the likes of Caledonian MacBrayne, the WWF, Abellio, Virgin Trains, ScotRail, First Group, and many, many more.
Transform Creative makes use of this extensive network, and channels the research and experience gained through years of running different campaigns in partnership with their m...2017-09-2025 min
Social Enterprise ConversationsEpisode 70 - Ana Soldatenko from Transform Creative - Social Enterprise ConversationsTransform Creative is a social enterprise which was formed by Transform Scotland. Over the years, Transform Scotland has developed a diverse and extensive network of transport operators, businesses, local authorities and third sector groups. It works with them to promote sustainable transport solutions across the country. Indeed, their national alliance has around sixty different organisations as members, including the likes of Caledonian MacBrayne, the WWF, Abellio, Virgin Trains, ScotRail, First Group, and many, many more.Transform Creative makes use of this extensive network, and channels the research and experience gained through years of running different campaigns in partnership with t...2017-09-2025 min
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Experience Free Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern DetectiveEve ver. 2.0 by Doyle MacBrayne | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Eve ver. 2.0
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Language: English
Release date: 02-10-12
Publisher: Murphy Publishing
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
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What would Eve do if given a second chance? Would she share all knowledge this time? Sara Waters finds herself in that very position after working on a way to encrypt data she finds herself writing the perfect program for hacking in anywhere, anytime, completely undetected. Can she use it for good or should she destroy it?
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