The black rats found on the Shiant Isles were thought to be the descendants of rats that came ashore from shipwrecks.

The internationally important seabird colony of the Shiant Isles has officially been declared rat-free following a four year programme to eradicate an invasive species of rodent. CATHERINE HARTE ...

It is hoped the eradication of rats on the remote Shiant Isles will lead to improved breeding for seabirds there.

A project to eradicate black rats from the isles off Lewis played a part in the idea to provide the accommodation.

Frederick Walker: The geology of the Shiant Isles. The Shiant Isles form a small uninhabited archipelago in the North Minch, some five miles east of the Park district of Lewis.

For island lovers, this itinerary from Silversea takes the cake, with visits to Guernsey, The Isles of Scilly, Western Scotland favourites Iona and St Kilda and Orkney, and many more. Wildlife ...

I went to the Shiant Isles to see puffins. These curious birds landed close by and looked at me as if I was the curious one (which is probably true).

Rats have been implicated in declines of seabirds, but the Shiant population is one of two remaining naturalized R. rattus populations in Britain, prompting calls for their protection. 3.

Scotland has 790 or so islands, from ones you’ve probably heard of (Skye) to those you never knew existed (the Shiant islands, anyone?).

Gain insight into the auction performance of Daniell William . Track the change in total sales value, performance of lots against estimate and compare the artist's sale price according to the artwork ...