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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Housay, see the story in Shetland dialect then in English. Shetland Dialect Da stamp for Housay shaas da wrack o a ship. Der been a lock o wracks aroond Oot Skerries, an dey wir gold aboard some o dem.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#StampStories #GreatBernera, Beàrnaraigh (Leòdhais), in Gàidhlig then English. Tha stampa Bheàrnaraigh a’ sealltainn a’ Chluig Tìm is Tràigh aig Tràigh Bhostaidh. Tha an ìomhaigh ag obair le lìonadh is tràghadh an làin is nan tonn gus pàtrain ciùil àraid is caochlaideach a chruthachadh.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Ulva, Ulbha. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Ulbha a’ sealltainn tursa. Tha eachdraidh tuineachaidh bheairteach is fhada ann an Ulbha, agus tha grunn thursachan ann a’ dol air ais gu 1500RC.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Trondra, see the story in Shetland dialect then in English. Shetland Dialect Da stamp for Trondra shaas da eart-kent Shetland pony. You can see dem aetin awa apö da croft laand ida isle.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Stronsay see the story in Orkney dialect then in English. Orkney dialect The stamp fur Stronsay shaas the Vat o' Kirbister. A gloup framed be a spectacular natral arch, the Vat can be enjoyed as pairt o' a fine waalk on the aest o' the island.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Seil, Saoil. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Shaoil a’ sealltainn Drochaid a’ Chlachain. Cuideachd aithnichte mar An Drochaid Thar a’ Chuain Siar, chaidh an ceangal seo gu tìr-mòr, anns a bheil bogha singilte, a thogail anmoch san 18mh linn.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Sanday, Sanndaigh. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Shanndaigh a’ sealltainn Eaglais an Naoimh Eideard. Chaidh an togalach eireachdail seo a chrìochnachadh ann an 1890 mar thìodhlac dhan eilean bho 3mh Bhana-Mharcas Bhòid..

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#StampStories Today it's #PapaWestray, see the story in Orkney dialect then in English. Orkney Dialect The stamp fur Papa Westray celebrates the flight atween Westray and Papay, which is the shortest scheduled passenger flight i’ the wirld, the queeckist een wis chist 53 seconds lang.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#StampStories Today it's #PapaStour, see the story in Shetland dialect then in English. Shetland Dialect Da stamp for Papa Stour shaas a sea stack. Der a lock o stacks aroond da isle, shappit oot o da costline – dramatic ta look at, an photograph.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Oronsay, Orasa. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Orasa a’ sealltainn Priòireachd an eilein. Air a coisrigeadh do Chalum Cille, tha clàran a’ sealltainn gun robh a’ Phriòireachd ann ann an 1353.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#StampStories Today it's #WestBurra, Wast Burra see the story in Shetland dialect then in English. Shetland Dialect Da stamp for Wast Burra shaas wan peerie pairt o da Monk’s Stane at wis fun in Papil Kirkyard. 🎨 Yolanda Bruce ✍️ Laureen Johnson

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Raasay, Ratharsair. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Ratharsair a’ sealltainn earb. Tha Ratharsair a’ ciallachadh ‘eilean nan earb’ agus lorgar cruth-tìre de gach seòrsa ann agus raon iongantach farsaing de lusan is bheathaichean.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#StampStories #Harris, Na Hearadh. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Na Hearadh a’ sealltainn beinn a’ Chliseim agus an t-uisge a tha a’ sruthadh do na h-aibhnichean is na h-uillt. ’S e beinn Corbett a th’ anns a’ Chliseam agus ’s i a’ bheinn as àirde anns na h-Eileanan an Iar.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Yell, see the story in Shetland dialect then in English. Shetland dialect Da stamp for Yell shaas a beeldin wi a boat for a röf. Hit’s a lock lik da een at you can see at da Burravoe marina, whaar dey made göd ös o a lifeboat aff o da SS Canberra.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our 4th travelogue is Wandering Our Islands. We were inspired by our island travel stamps for this one. Our islands are living, breathing communities that welcome visitors to explore their magic thoughtfully and sustainably. Wandering Our Islands offers information for walking, wheeling or cycling.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Graemsay, see the story in Orkney dialect then in English. Orkney Dialect The stamp fur Graemsay shaas Hoy Soond High Lighthoose, fund i’ the nort’-aest o’ the island. Biggid i’ 1851 by Alan Stevenson, the lighthoose is a grade A listed biggeen.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our third travelogue, Eat, Drink, Explore, uncovers some of our amazing island food and drink producers. Tour through 20 featured islands using taste as the starting point. Our islands have a diverse and exciting range of tastes to uncover.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#StampStories Today it's #Colonsay, Colbhasa. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Cholbhasa a’ sealltainn seillean dubh. Tha an t-eilean na thèarmann do na seillein mheala dhùthchasach, rud a tha air aithneachadh is air a dhìon san lagh gus nach bi tar-bhriodadh ann le gnèithean eile.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our 2nd travelogue is Shaping Our Islands which explores our islands’ built heritage and history that shaped them and the communities that continue to thrive. Be inspired to visit different islands and collect passport stamps at our community hosted brass stamp rubbing points on the 20 islands.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We’re taking a look at each of our travelogues. Passport sized keepsakes with space for your own memories and collecting brass stamp rubbings for 20 different islands in each. Explore Scotland’s islands and meet the marvellous artists and makers who call them home with this beautiful travelogue.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#StampStories #Flotta Orkney Dialect The stamp fur Flotta shaas the Port Waar Signal Station near Stanger Head Battery. Used i’ WWI an’ WWII tae guard the Hoxa and Switha Soonds. The Battery’s droll shape an’ graand views maks hid stan’ oot.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#StampStories it's #Gigha, Giogha. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Ghiogha a’ sealltainn Tursa Oghaim. Ged nach eil a’ charragh cheithir-thaobhach shònraichte seo a’ seasamh cho àrd ’s a bha i aig aon àm, chithear fhathast snaighsgrìobhadh na h-aibidil oghaim oirre.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#StampStories #Fetlar in Shetland dialect then English. Shetland dialect Da stamp fir Fetlar shaas a peerie deuk. Hit's likly wan o' Breetins maist rare breedin' birds bit hits a regular veesitor tae da island an' cin be spottit at da RSPB reserve at da Mires o' Finnie in da simmer munts.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#StampStories for #Eriskay, Èirisgeigh. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Èirisgeigh a’ sealltainn fear de phònaidhean dùthchasach an eilein. Tha nàdar càirdeil aca, agus seach gu bheil saorsa aca a bhith ag ionaltradh san dòigh thraidiseanta air feadh an eilein, tha iad furasta am faicinn.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#StampStories it's Eige, Eigg. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Eige a’ sealltainn cumadh aithnichte An Sgùirr. Tha am ‘mullach biorach’ àraid de chlach-phice a’ toirt seallaidhean eireachdail thar nan eileanan beaga eile agus a-null dhan Eilean Sgitheanach.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

#StampStories This week, it's #Cumbrae, Cumaradh. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Chumaraidh a’ sealltainn Cathair-eaglais nan Eilean. ’S i a’ Chathair-eaglais as lugha ann am Breatainn agus tha cruinneachadh de chroisean Ceilteach taisgte innte. Tha i na pàirt de Shlighe Dualchais Siorrachd Àir a Tuath.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

#StampStories it's #NorthRonaldsay, Nort’ Ronaldsay. See the story in Orkney Dialect, then in English. The stamp fur Nort’ Ronaldsay Shaas thir most weel kent residents - the rare and unusual Ronaldsay sheep. Kept i’ the ebb by a 12 mile lang drystone dyke, the sheep hae evolved tae ate tang.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

#StampStories and it's Canna, Canaigh. In Gàidhlig then in English. Gàidhlig Tha stampa Chanaigh a’ sealtainn Corra-dhùin Mòr. Tha tobhta air an stac air leth seo far an deach Mòr NicLeòid a chumail na prìosanach aig deireadh na 17mh linn, a rèir beul aithris, airson a bhith na bean neo-dhìleas!

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#StampStories This week, it's Bòd, Bute. Read on to see the story in Gàidhlig, and then in English. Tha stampa Bhòid a’ sealltainn an IonaidTaisgealaidh ann an Gàrraidhean Geamhraidh Bhaile Bhòid. Tha an togalach eireachdail Bhictòrianach a’ cur fàilte air luchd-siubhail nuair a thig..

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

#StampStories This week, it's Burray in Orkney. Read on to see the story in Orkney Dialect, and then in English. The stamp fur Burray shaas a fossil. Thoo can see rare an weel preserved fossils an’ local heritage displays at the islands Fossil an’ Heritage Centre.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

#Kerrera Tha stampa Chearara a’ sealltainn Caisteal Ghaoidhlein. Cuideachd aithnichte mar ‘Caisteal nam Fuaran’, chaidh an taigh-tùir seo, a tha suidhichte ann an ceann a deas an eilein, a thogail san 16mh linn le Clann MhicDhùghaill agus ’s e carragh-chuimhne chlàraichte a th’ ann a-nis.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#StampStories > #Luing in Argyll. Tha stampa Luing a’ sealltainn crodh Luing. Chaidh a’ ghnè chruaidh seo, a tha nan tar-ghnè eadar crodh Gàidhealach agus crodh Geàrr-adharcach Mairtfheòla, a stèidheachadh air an eilean sna 1940an agus tha iad a’ freagairt gu sònraichte math air beatha an eilein.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#StampStories Read on to see the #Baleshare story in Gàidhlig, and then in English. Tha stampa a’ Bhaile Shear a’ sealltainn tè de a thràighean geala, le dùin-ghainmhich ri a h-oir, agus i air a cuairteachadh le machair air am faicear beairteas fhiadh-bheatha.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

#StampStories and it's #FairIsle, in Shetland. Da stamp for Fair Isle shaas da eart-kent patterned makkin at first started apö da Isle. Folk here still makks in da traditional wye da day, an ony true Fair Isle garment kerries a special star motif ta shaa at hit’s been made here.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

If you're planning an island trip in 2026 make sure you have downloaded our free app! 📲 islands.scot/the-passport/ When in any of the 72 islands that we cover, you will now see the option to collect your travel stamps for that island 👣 🚲 🦽🚍

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

#StampStories Our stamps were designed by island artists, or artists with a close connection to the islands, with the brief that they should reflect an aspect of life on the island. This week, it's Beàrnaraigh, #Berneray. Read on to see the story in Gàidhlig, and then in English. 🎨 Alison Johnston

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#FunFactFriday Did you know that the Isle of Lewis is home to one of Scotland’s most mysterious ancient sites? The Callanish Standing Stones have been standing proudly for over 5,000 years. #Lewis is also famous for its traditional blackhouses and the famous black pudding from Stornoway.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#StockistStories Today we are focusing on our stockist in #Lewis – Uig Community Shop! The award-winning @UigCommunityShop looks over the stunning vista of Traigh Uige (Uig Beach), world-famous as the location of the discovery of the Lewis Chessmen.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#StampStories This week, it's Eisdeal, #Easdale. Read on to see the story in Gàidhlig, and then in English.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

#StockistStories Today it's @buthbharraigh a community and retail visitor hub in Castlebay Barra. A social enterprise which help the community flourish by providing a range of goods and services. It's a route to market for local suppliers and acts as a point of contact for many people on the island,

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🚨 Our survey is now LIVE! 🚨 We’d love your feedback. Take a quick 5-minute survey and, as a thank you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw. Your responses help guide what we do next—so don’t miss your chance to have a say.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We’re getting ready to launch a short survey, and we’d love your input! Your feedback helps us improve—and as a thank you, you’ll have a chance to be entered into a prize draw! You could win travel to 1 of the 72 islands in our app, thanks to @NorthLinkFerries and @calmacferries

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

From January to March each year, the communities in Shetland unite for a series of remarkable and distinct fiery festivities!🔥 The Up Helly Aa fire festivals are among the most significant annual events in Shetland.

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We had to add our own snowy island scene to the mix from #Jura from yesterday morning's walk. Who wouldn't enjoy waking up to that during your island stay in 2026?! Which of our islands are you headed to this year? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

#TravelStampTuesday Did you know you can collect island travel stamps when you cycle on our islands? To encourage sustainable travel across the islands, when you are there, you can collect as many travel stamps as you take journeys!

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

#FunFactFriday and it's Tiree! Did you know the island is home to the Tiree Wave Classic? This is the world's longest-running professional windsurfing competition! All year you can find locals and visitors braving the waters in and around Tiree! 📸 Stuart Smith

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Quick check-in! 🚨 ✅ How’s your stamp progress going? ✅ What’s your favourite part of the #ScottishIslandsPassport app? Your feedback helps us make it even better — let us know in the comments! #FreeTravelApp #ExploreMore #IslandVibesFor2025 #StampCollection #CollectThemAll #VisitScotland

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Looking for a thoughtful gift for the island lover in your life? Our pocket-sized #ScottishIslandsPassport travelogues are the perfect choice! With Christmas shopping season kicking off (especially for the super-organised!), now’s a great time to grab one over at #ScottishIslandGifts via @isle20shop

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This week's #FunFactFriday comes from #Mull Did you know Mull is often referred to as 'Eagle Island'? This is due to the common sightings of white-tailed and golden eagles. 📸 Isobel Thompson

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Scottish Islands Passport @islandspass.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

#StampStories Our stamps were designed by island artists, or artists with a close connection and the brief that they should reflect an aspect of island life. This week, it's Muile, Mull. See the story in Gàidhlig then in English.

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