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Atlantic Edge
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'Atlantic Edge' is a series of podcasts that explore the people and places of Durness: the Scottish Highlands' most north-westerly community.
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Balnakeil - from nuclear early warning station to craft village
Jan 26, 201800:12:22Tap to summarizeOne morning in 1968, at 3am, and during a NATO military training exercise, Ceramic Artist Lotte Glob and her family arrived at Balnakeil with plans to make it their new home. In episode four of Atlantic Edge, Lotte and Ronnie Lansley - who arrived in 1981 - discuss the early days of Balnakeil Craft Village and how it went from nuclear early warning station to a thriving artistic community.
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Smoo Cave - Caving in the Scottish Highlands
Nov 3, 201700:04:43Tap to summarizeThis month's episode of Atlantic Edge explores Smoo Cave - near Durness in the Scottish Highlands. Our guides Colin and Fraser tell us about the history and geology of this amazing natural wonder, and what they believe may be another hidden cave system waiting to be discovered.
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Returning Home To Durness
Sep 10, 201700:03:56Tap to summarizeWelcome to the second episode of Atlantic Edge - a series of podcasts that explore the people and places of Durness: the Scottish Highlands' most north-westerly community, located in the furthest corner of Sutherland. In our second episode, we meet Nicola, who after leaving Durness as a teenager decided to return several years later to set up a business.
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Cape Wrath - The Scottish Highlands' most north-westerly point
Aug 3, 201700:06:52Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first episode of Atlantic Edge – a series of podcasts that explore the people and places of Durness: the Scottish Highlands' most north-westerly community, located in the furthest corner of Sutherland. Our first episode is about remote Cape Wrath: the most North Westerly point of Scotland. No roads go to Cape Wrath but between Easter and mid-October it is possible to make the spectacular journey by a combination of boat and mini-bus to the impressive Cape Wrath lighthouse where you can enjoy the abundant wildlife and have a cup of tea in Britain’s remotest cafe. Hear from the people who make the tour happen and about the unforgettable experience enjoyed by visitors. To find out more about Cape Wrath go to http://www.visitcapewrath.com To find out more about this podcast visit http://www.atlanticedgeradio.wordpress.com
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