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    • Spectacular cliff scenery
    • A haven for craftspeople
    • A birdwatcher's paradise

    Despite its far-flung location and air of peaceful seclusion, Fair Isle is a hive of industry. The island is famous for its patterned knitwear which is still sold worldwide. Today, the island’s craftspeople are busy with boat-building, spinning and weaving, and the manufacture of furniture and stained-glass windows.  MORE>

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    • - Have your say on top Trust view

      The stunning scenery at Kintail & Morvich is currently in the running as one of the UK's finest views.  more>

    • - Minister and actress join Perth primary school pupils to launch online celebration of Scottish places

      A new initiative was launched today (5 November) to encourage people from all walks of life to celebrate their links with places in Scotland that mean something special to them. more>

    • - Oddie appeals to save seabird 'mecca'

      Bill Oddie added his weight to a £1.5m appeal to help fund a new seabird observatory on Fair Isle, the remote Scottish island owned by the National Trust for Scotland charity. more>

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