Videos tagged with "island"
Arran: Lochranza to Corrie [07:48]
Arran: The Isle of Arran itself is located in south-western Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow from where a combined boat and train ticket can be purchased [£20.10 - August 2012, Glasgow Central Station]. Measuring approximately 167 square miles (433 km2) in area, the Island has a population of approximately 5000. Although the seventh largest island in Scotland, Arran is not technically one of the Hebrides, being the southernmost of the Scottish islands. Arran is just 20-miles long and 56-miles round and in the Gaelic means 'peaked island'. Often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature', Arran offers visitors a compact and easily accessible island that mimics the geology of mainland Scotland, with a sparsely populated and mountainous northern half that contains the Corbetts Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor, Caisteal Abhail and Goatfell as well as the Graham Beinn Bharrain, with a flatter, more populous southern half. Located close to Glasgow and Scotland's Ayrshire coast, Arran is a popular and easily accessible tourist destination and of course, a walker's paradise, with walks of every single description imaginable. From Brodick an all-day ticket on the 324 bus takes you round to Lochranza and the commencement of the gentle hillwalk over to Laggan to the remote white-painted Laggan Cottage, followed by the resultant easy Coastal Path route to Sannox and then by roadside to Corrie. Lochranza of course is host to the small vehicle ferry that leaves Claonaig, a tiny spot on ...
Tags: roddymck, Scotland, Aran, Corrie, Lochranza, Sannox, onetruemedia
Masters of the Peat - What You Need To Know About Scotch Whisky & Laphroaig On The Wine Down Remix2 [06:24]
EPISODE SYNOPSIS: Sonja and Brandon venture into the smoky depths of scotch with the makers of Laphroaig, master distiller, John Campbell, and master ambassador Simon Brooking. Laphroaig is globally renowned for its rich and peaty flavor, and Campbell and Brooking explain the process of distilling the amber delicacy just before catching a plane to return to Scotland. Information was shared, kilts were worn, and many toasts were made. Cheers! GUEST BIO: Simon Brooking - Master "Scotch Whisky" Ambassador "World peace thro' whisky one dram at a time." Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a member of the Robertson Clan, Simon traces his roots back to the 13th Century and the Celtic Earls of Atholl. A well-known expert on Scotch whisky, Simon has worked for many of the leading Scotch distilleries, learning the art and science of distilling from the world's foremost master distillers and blenders. For over 15 years, Simon has led thousands of Scotch whisky tastings for consumers, bartenders and social organizations. Both informative and entertaining, his presentations have made him an in-demand speaker and spokesperson. Simon's love of Scotland's Highlands and Islands has paved the way to his present position as Beam Global Spirits' Master Ambassador for Laphroaig and Ardmore Single Malt Scotch whiskies. John Campbell -- Master Distiller, Laphroaig John was lifted to the title of Distillery Manager in 2006 fulfilling a 12 year ambition. John grew up on the island of Islay and ...
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Summit Panorama Staffa Treshnish Islands Scotland.AVI [01:09]
A view from the summit of the island of Staffa, off Mull, Scotland. A wonderful uninhabited island famous for its geology, Fingals Cave, sea birds and wildlife.
Tags: Staffa, seabirds, Fingal's Cave, Mull, Scotland, wildlife, islands
Summit Panorama Lunga Treshnish Islands Scotland.AVI [01:05]
The view from the summit of the island of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, off Mull, Scotland. A fantastic panorama including Mull, Rum, Eigg, Muck, Tiree, Coll. This uninhabited island has many seabirds and other wildlife.
Tags: Lunga, Mull, Scotland, Seabirds, Treshnish Islands, Hill, Mountain, Islands, Wildlife
Staffa Seascape Treshnish Islands Scotland.AVI [00:38]
The island of Staffa, off Mull, Scotland. Fingal's cave and lots of seabirds.
Tags: Staffa, Mull, Scotland, Birds, Wildlife, Sea, Boats, Rocks, Geology
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