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The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

Traigh Beach, part of the Silver Sands of Morar south of Mallaig, plus views of the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum. The origin of the name 'silver sands' is obvious. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/morar/silversands/index.html

#Scotland #Morar #Eigg #Rum

The fishing and ferry port of Mallaig, at the end of the "Road to the Isles" and the West Highland Railway, with the Isle of Eigg in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mallaig/mallaig/index.html

#Scotland #Mallaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

Continuing to share favourite images from my 30+ year photographic career, and currently looking at a favourite project; ‘The Magic of the Scottish Islands’, 2000 and 2001. This is the summit ridge of the Sgùrr of Eigg, looking across the Sound of Rùm to the Cuillin of Rùm.
#photography #landscape #scotland #island #eigg #rum #mountains

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg

The beautiful Silver Sands of Morar, near Morar south of Mallaig, plus views of the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum. The origin of the name 'silver sands' is obvious. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/morar/silversands/index.html

#Scotland #SilverSandsOfMorar #Morar #Eigg #Rum #UndiscoveredScotland

The fishing and ferry port of Mallaig, at the end of the "Road to the Isles" and the West Highland Railway, with the Isle of Eigg in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mallaig/mallaig/index.html

#Scotland #Mallaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg #UndiscoveredScotland

#Europa #Großbritannien #Schottland #Eigg

#Trauminsel #GrüneUtopie #Probleme #Ort

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Trauminsel Eigg -

Grüne Utopie für alle?

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/112475-007-A/re-trauminsel-eigg/

#Europa #Großbritannien #Schottland #Eigg

#Trauminsel #GrüneUtopie #Probleme #Ort

Re -

Trauminsel Eigg -

Grüne Utopie für alle?

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/112475-007-A/re-trauminsel-eigg/

#Europa #Großbritannien #Schottland #Eigg

#Trauminsel #GrüneUtopie #Probleme #Ort

Re -

Trauminsel Eigg -

Grüne Utopie für alle?

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/112475-007-A/re-trauminsel-eigg/

#Europa #Großbritannien #Schottland #Eigg

#Trauminsel #GrüneUtopie #Probleme #Ort

Re -

Trauminsel Eigg -

Grüne Utopie für alle?

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/112475-007-A/re-trauminsel-eigg/

Turntable animation of the Isle of #Eigg. Done in #Qgis using a heightmap derived from OS OpenZoomStack contours, crown copyright and database right. This allowed me to get a much higher resolution DEM than OS OpenTerrain.

Rendered in #Blender, imported via #Aerialod PLY format. Applied a decimate and smooth remesh to remove terracing artifacts.

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg #UndiscoveredScotland

More of this, please...!

The Isle of #Eigg: The #communityowned island that powers itself

By Hugh Tucker
31st October 2023

"Eigg is one of a collection of islands in the Scottish Inner Hebrides called the Small Isles. It lies 15 miles from the mainland and is reliant on a ferry that runs a few times a week, weather dependent, for supplies and transport. As such, waste isn't an option here and #sustainability is a necessity.

"'Sustainability has always been a part of island and crofting life here,' explained Norah Barnes, Scottish Wildlife Trust ranger on Eigg. 'You're a bit more aware of what you're using. You can't just go to a shop down the road to get something. Everything that we want, we literally have to lift off the boat.'

"Combined, the Small Isles of Eigg, #Canna, #Sanday, #Rùm and #Muck have a population of just 150-200 people. Measuring five miles by three, Eigg is the second largest in size but by far the most populous with around 110 residents, and this has helped to foster a community that has collectively been able to take charge of the future of the island.

"Launched in 2008, Eigg was the world's first community to launch an #offgrid electric system powered by #wind, #water and #solar. The three systems complement each other so that almost any #weather condition is conducive to producing electricity. To ensure supply, there are still backup generators, but the overwhelming majority comes from #renewable sources. 'How much #renewables we use varies depending on the weather, but we've done as much as 90%,' Fyffe explained.

"The benefits of the new renewable system have been numerous. Before, the island was reliant on diesel generators, which Barnes explained was a logistical headache. 'You had to get the diesel shipped over, decant it into barrels, get the barrels to your house and fill up your generator. It was a massive job. Using renewable energy has improved things a lot for people's daily lives as well as the environment.'

"It's also a step towards self-sufficiency, and, with the global energy crisis pushing prices up around the world, Fyffe described how it's helped protect the island from the increased cost of living. 'To begin with, our unit charge was higher than the mainland, but we're probably cheaper now. We put it up slightly from time to time, but we haven't done this the last couple of years as it's been so tough for everyone.'

"The island isn't resting on its laurels. Eigg is continuing to work towards becoming more sustainable. 'We're involved with another feasibility study looking at how we could become #CarbonNeutral,' Fyffe said. 'We're hoping to build a house and renovate the old doctor's surgery for rent, and we're going to trial air source heat pumps [running off the electricity grid] to see how efficient they are. Then, people can move in that direction. We'd need more supply for this, probably three big turbines, although this is early days.'"

Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231025-the-isle-of-eigg-the-community-owned-island-that-powers-itself

#Scotland #SolarPunk

A #Minke #whale surfacing amongst some seabirds with the islands of #Eigg and #Rum in the background. The waters around the Small Isles in West #Scotland are rich in #wildlife and I love spending holiday time here...good for the soul. #smallisles

The beautiful Silver Sands of Morar, near Morar south of Mallaig, plus views of the Small Isles of Eigg and Rum. The origin of the name 'silver sands' is obvious. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/morar/silversands/index.html

#Scotland #SilverSandsOfMorar #Morar #Eigg #Rum #UndiscoveredScotland

The fishing and ferry port of Mallaig, at the end of the "Road to the Isles" and the West Highland Railway, with the Isle of Eigg in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mallaig/mallaig/index.html

#Scotland #Mallaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg #UndiscoveredScotland

Recent visit to the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, revealed far more woodland than I was expecting, including many old hazel coppices skirting steep rock faces.
Stunning place, and the island thriving under community ownership. Must go back for longer. #eigg #woodland #scotland #community

Looking west from #Eigg towards Rùm this morning.

#InnerHebrides #Scotland

For various new research projects, I now have trips lined up for #Eigg, #Muck, and #Canna later in the spring. I don't want to offend anyone by saying the Small Isles is my favourite group of islands, but... well, they are pretty spectacular, aren't they?

#SmallIsles #InnerHebrides #Scotland #ScottishIslands #ScottishHighlands

The view across to The Small Isles this morning #Eigg #Rum #Muck #Lochaber #Scotland #DJI

The beautiful view west along Loch nan Ceall from Arisaig near Mallaig to the distinctive outline of the distant island of Eigg. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/arisaig/index.html

#Scotland #Arisaig #Lochaber #Harbour #Eigg #UndiscoveredScotland

#LesleyRiddoch #podcast.

Alastair McIntosh is a Quaker. Hon. senior research fellow at the University of Glasgow, and Fellow of the Centre for Human Ecology. #Scotland's first professor of human ecology at the University of Strathclyde.
Best known for his activism in Scottish #LandReform especially on #Eigg, and his involvement in the successful campaign against the #Harris #superquarry in Lingerabay.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lesley-riddoch-podcast/id256574954?i=1000592050752

Sgurr of Eigg

#Eigg #IsleOfEigg #landscape

Eigg isn't connected to the UK national grid. Instead we generate 90% to 95% of our electricity from wind, sun, & water (hydro). Community-owned Eigg Electric was switched on in 2008. Islanders are trained and employed to manage it. Electricity costs 28p per unit/kWh. Before 2008 each property had its own diesel generator. Now we have 24kW of wind, 110kW of hydro, 170kW of solar PV, storage batteries, and a back up generator. Next challenge is #netzero #renewables #eigg http://isleofeigg.org/eigg-electric/

When people look for an image of Eigg, the internet often shows our neighbouring Isle of Rum, taken from Laig Bay on Eigg. It's not surprising really - our west coast sunsets are spectacular. And when the tide is out, the sun reflects across the sandy beach, making our whole world golden.
#isleofeigg #eigg #sunset

@norahmoo @james_tweedie

Thank you! #communityownership #isleofeigg #eigg

Sometimes you get such beautiful light in the West Coast of Scotland the scene looks like a painting... Rum and Eigg from Elgol, South Skye #landscapesandscenery #landscapephotography #WestScotland #Rum #Eigg #Elgol #art #ethereal