NEW(S) as from February 1rst 2020
Date (When?)
What changed or was added (What?)
Extra information (Why)
2 August 2020
As nothing seems to be happening at Ordnance Survey, I'm reverting back to the 'old' URL's that still work.
Due to a very difficult personal (not COVID related!) situation, I can't spend much time on the web site. As I like pottering about with the site though, the flow of content will pick up in the next few days/weeks.
28 July 2020
Ordnance Survey still seems to have problems getting the new URL's right for their shop. Still waiting for the updates.
Maybe you're wondering why so much attention to an URL-change? Well, if everything goes to plan you shouldn't have a problem getting the right map from their shop, but when you're using an OS-URL as published here with Scotland's Finest in the middel of a change over at OS, you may have a problem getting to their shop. When I get the new URL-set up in the mail I need to change the URL's here fast so you will experience no hick ups.
20 July 2020
Added a deeply moving video to the home page
I've not seen and experienced such a stunning video in a long time. You will love it!
15 July 2020
The URL change with regard to the Ordnance Survey maps has been postponed to the 23 of July. Untill then the present URL's should work.
Although the site's visitor shouldn't notice anything, I promise to keep an eye on this administrative "hassle".
10 July 2020
The small maps on the different "entry pages" are being moved to the top right corner in order to bring these pages in line with the Long Distance Trails pages.
As I said; To bring these pages in line.
8 July 2020
As of 14 July the URL's from the Ordnance Survey Maps will change.
Meaning: I will try to remedy that as soon as possible.
28 June 2020
Long Distance Walking Trails: All the trails are now linked to the relevant Ordnance Survey Maps (1:25). All the Scenic Routes are linked as well.
This works a treat! So easy now to find the perfect map(s) for your perfect walk.
17 June 2020
Long Distance Walking Trails: Started adding links to relevant Ordnance Survey Maps (1:25).
At the moment the Ayrshire Coastal Path and the Annandale Way. The others will follow shortly!
11 June 2020
Added blog on the lack of response.........Anybody Out There?
Calling upon the 'community' to communicate!
4 June 2020
Added a stunning Virtual Tour to the blog on Rosslyn Chapel
This is fantastic! Turn up the sound.......
3 June 2020
Added blog on Overlordship
Edward I gave it another go, but his successors failed in the end.
31 May 2020
Returned to a 'normal' banner on the HOME page
Although at first I really liked the animated banner, there was something irritating about it.
20 May 2020
Added buttons (bottom of the pages) to share on your social media.
Makes it a lot easier for viewers to....share.
18 May 2020
In truth there is nothing NEW to report
Simply to let you know that this is a sort of sabbatical. There are so many other 'things' going on that my priorities have changed for now. This is temporary! I will be back shortly!!!!!
1 May 2020
A new animated banner on the HOME page!
A little later than expected but it's done! I love it!
27 April 2020
Added a video to the Cairngorms National Park and a
video to the blog on the NC500
Just adds a nice touch.
25 April 2020
Playing with the Idea of an animated banner on the Home page.
Looking at https://cameronmcneish.wixsite.com/cameronmcneish/bio I thought it would be nice to have a somewhat similar animated banner on this site. Still not really happy with the one I have right now. Hope to change that in the near future.
18 April 2020
The History page has been expanded with information on the early (oft obscure) rulers in Scotland.
The separate page on the rulers of early Scotland has been deleted. The info has been incorporated in the History page.
5 April 2020
Added a video of a very moving song performed by Karin Matheson (Capercaille): "Crucán na bPáiste" on the Home page.
Very special!
3 April 2020
VisitScotland has produced a dedicated video "Absence makes the heart grow fonder". See the Home page.
A virtual hug to fans of Scotland, near and far, with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visiting now, but to travel later.
21 March 2020
A short blog from a guest blogger was added today
Our Scotland expert "on site" has provided a short blog to be published on Scotland's Finest.
15 March 2020
Adding more substance to published items.
Although the next region is about halfway done, I've decided to add some more substance to the entries allready published, first.
I found myself being less and less happy with these published entries, as quite a lot of them did not have enough 'flesh' on their bones.
I might have started all this because personally it gives me a lot of fun, but on the other hand, the 'dot on the horizon' (an attractive and, above all, informative website) should be what I'm aiming for. Just bear with me.
24 February 2020
Redesigned the WALKS, ROUTES & PATHS page
Presentation of this page on the smartphone was awful. Hopefully fixed now.
22 February 2020
The HERITAGE PATHS are live!
These paths connect the different Long Distance Walking Trails. They're a welcome addition!
20 February 2020
Added "Glen Roy and the Braeroy Road" to SCENIC ROUTES
A great route to try out next time you are near Roybridge.
10 February 2020
Made space available on TRAILS/ROUTES for the "Heritage Paths"
Details on the "Heritage Paths" will be added in the forthcoming months,
10 February 2020
Have re-opened PLACES TO VISIT
Solved a few issues and, although not all regions are 'done' yet, there is enough content to 'go public'.
5 February 2020
Hope to finish Argyll & The Isles within a few days!
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