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Scotland Magazine author Robin McKelvieLand of legendsRobin McKelvie makes the journey to the remote island of St Kilda For many Scots St. Kilda, the mystical string of islands that lie 41 miles west of the Outer Hebrides, have something of the Holy Grail about them. Many dream of making it out to this UNESCO World Heritage listed outpost, but few actually manage to conquer the Atlantic and land on the islands. It i... Scottish Destinations from Issue 18 published on 8/1/2005 All the allure of Whisky GaloreBarra in the Outer Hebrides takes some getting to. But as Robin McKelvie reports, its mix of history and stunning nature make it worth the effort Swooping in over the sea the airport appears amidst a rumble of hills overlooking the sweeping sands of Cockle Bay. There is a tiny terminal building, but no runway. The ‘Twin Otter’ tugs around for its final approach, drops down on to the beach and then bounces along to the terminal. The Barra se... Scottish Destinations from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 |  | ||||||||||||
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