Atlantic Bridge - or When Is an Island not an Island?

A look at Scotland's bridge over the Atlantic Ocean, with a question about whether a bridge makes an island stop being an island! We also take a ride to Easdale, the smallest inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides.
Clachan Bridge connects the Isle of Seil with the mainland of Argyll, Scotland. A few years ago the Scottish Government decided that Seil was no longer an island, to save money.
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  • @GrahamBlack-xe6yu
    @GrahamBlack-xe6yu4 ай бұрын

    Interesting video Clive.😊The annual world stone skimming championship takes place on Easdale. I've been told that the island is pronounced 'Sale' by my dad who has visited Seil. I don't know what's right because I don't speak Gaelic. Anyway I look forward to your next video; thank you.☑

  • @Clivestravelandtrains

    @Clivestravelandtrains

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I must admit to not being 100% sure how to sale Seil, but was never corrected while there! Pronunciation can vary, and my film about Tyndrum gave me an opportunity to give my views on that!

  • @kenalloway1509
    @kenalloway15094 ай бұрын

    Excellent & very interesting video Clive showcasing beautiful west coast scenery & some of the challenges faced by locals. Pity about the ruling on “non island” status but predictable I guess. Did you drive or cycle over the bridge? Thanks for sharing & look forward to the next one👍🏻

  • @Clivestravelandtrains

    @Clivestravelandtrains

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I drove over - that's my blue van with the saltire. I also walked back and forth a couple of times. Interestingly my research indicated that the EU ruled that Great Britain isn't an island because of the Channel Tunnel, but since Brexit that has become irrelevant.

  • @kenalloway1509

    @kenalloway1509

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your reply. Wonder if Australia is an island🤔😄 I stay near the Brig O’ Doon in Alloway …have you visited there? Very picturesque just like the Clachan Bridge!

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