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  Vision TV Drama
In Distant Shores, a six-part British comedy-drama on VisionTV, Bill and his family are transported for six months to the remote island of Hildasay (population: 326).
Offered a six-month veterinary research post on Hildasay, she convinces Bill to take on the temporary role of island doctor.
Hildasay is a glorious landscape of pristine beaches, rolling meadows and pure, clean sea air.
www.visiontv.ca /Programs/drama_distant_shores.html   (485 words)

  
  Cycharters Ltd - Hildasay
An oval island shaped like a yeti's footprint, Hildasay rises to a height of 32m near the North end.
The satelite island (Linga) close to the South East coast was a separate croft in the 19th century.
The ruins of a settlement - maximum five houses - is to be found on the hillside in the North.
www.cycharters.co.uk /hildasay.html   (192 words)

  
 Cycharters Ltd - Hildasay
An oval island shaped like a yeti's footprint, Hildasay rises to a height of 32m near the North end.
The satelite island (Linga) close to the South East coast was a separate croft in the 19th century.
The ruins of a settlement - maximum five houses - is to be found on the hillside in the North.
members.aol.com /cycharters/hildasay.html   (192 words)

  
 Shetland Yacht 'Hildasay'
If the engine, dinghy, or any moveable items such as anchors, fenders etc. are not required a substantial reduction will be made.
There is also an almost unused 4 wheel road trailer made for Hildasay.
Costing over £1800 (2000) it would be sold to the purchaser of the boat for a reasonable offer.
www.easternyachts.com /hildasay.htm   (465 words)

  
 Descriptions of Diving the Crab's Courses
The H.M.S Hildasay: "H.M.S Hildasay" and her sister ship "H.M.S Shapinsay" were armed steam trawlers based at Mombasa and allocated to the Kenya Royal Navy volunteer
On June 21, 1945 H.M.S Hildasay was summoned to the
There are a whole host of exciting critters arriving, passing by or moving on daily.
www.divingthecrab.com /wrecks.htm   (618 words)

  
 Crystal Cruises - Shore Excursion Details
During your three-hour boat trip, he will navigate your vessel to the islands of Hildasay, Oxna, Papa and South Havra.
Heading west, take in the areas pristine beauty as your boat glides toward Hildasay, an island presumably named after the battle goddess of Norse mythology.
An oval island with rocky escarpments on the west and north coasts, in 1891, Hildasay had a population of 30 at a time when its red granite was quarried and a curing station for herring was in operation.
www.crystalcruises.com /window_excursion.aspx?EX=LER-C&CID=5223&CD=09%2f05%2f2005   (429 words)

  
 Cycharters Ltd - Sightseeing and Sea Angling Trips
Onboard the 38 feet long MV Cyfish (shown right) we take trips to some of the Shetland Islands.
Operating from the Muckle Yard next to the old Scalloway Fish Market, we currently go to Foula and islands West of Scalloway (Hildasay, Oxna, Papa and South Havra).
For more information on these trips, please take a look at our destinations and timetable pages.
www.cycharters.co.uk   (96 words)

  
 Diving locations at Diani
You will feel as though you are within a mountain range.
In 1945 the mine sweeper vessel H.M.S. Hildasay was called to give assistance to her sister ship.
Parts of the ship were washed ashore where they have been integrated for house building, but the British-Kenyan crew were rescued without loss.
www.dianimarine.com /en/dlocs.html   (709 words)

  
 Hawkstone - Hutton & Corrie | British History Online
The Cameronians have a place of worship, built in 1796, originally for a Relief congregation; and a school is endowed with the interest of £100, left by Mr.
 HILDASAY, an isle, in the parish of Tingwall, county of Shetland.
It is of small extent, and lies near the south coast of the main land of Shetland, and nearly parallel with Skelda Ness.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=43447   (16218 words)

  
 Crystal Cruises - Shore Excursion Details
During your three-hour boat trip, he will navigate your vessel to the islands of Hildasay, Oxna, Papa and South Havra.
Heading west, take in the areas pristine beauty as your boat glides toward Hildasay, an island presumably named after the battle goddess of Norse mythology.
An oval island with rocky escarpments on the west and north coasts, in 1891, Hildasay had a population of 30 at a time when its red granite was quarried and a curing station for herring was in operation.
crystalcruises.com /window_excursion.aspx?EX=LER-C&CID=5223&CD=09/05/2005   (429 words)

  
 Vision TV Drama
In the second season, starting April 12, of this hit British comedy-drama series, self-centered plastic surgeon Bill Shore (former Doctor Who Peter Davison) continues the painful struggle to adapt to his new life as general practitioner on the remote island of Hildasay.
With Samantha Bond (best known for playing Miss Moneypenny in the last four James Bond features) as Bill's disenchanted wife Lisa.
In Distant Shores, a six-part British comedy-drama on VisionTV, Bill and his family are transported for six months to the remote island of Hildasay (population: 326).
www.visiontv.com /Programs/drama_distant_shores.html   (485 words)

  
 Find paparizou information and online reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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Sightseeing and sea angling trips to Foula and the Scalloway Islands (Hildasay, Oxna, Papa, South Havra) in Shetland onboard the MV Cyfish.
Details of the tiny island school, with a photograph and self-portraits of its six pupils.
www.bigchoice.com /pa/paparizou   (123 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Robert McNeil - A comedy fish out of water
There’s a Shetland island called Hildasay (population Alastair) and, I think, one in the Western isles too.
But this turned out to be a mythical place off the Northumbrian coast.
When they (Shore, wife, goth daughter and young son with imaginary friend) reach the island, the couthometer speeds clockwise to the red danger zone: a welcoming committee with a banner; soppy Celtic-style music; sou’westers; accordions; a sing-song in the pub; general rollicking.
news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=814&id=12512005   (879 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Hildasay   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Shetland Today: Shetland Times Online News Feature
On Saturday and Sunday there was a full programme of organised trips to places as diverse as Ronas Voe and the Lang Ayre, Muckle Roe, Hildasay and Lerwick Harbour.
Strengthening south-easterly winds on Saturday afternoon led to three kayakers capsizing on the way back from Hildasay (see separate report on page ??), but otherwise all the trips went well.
There were also a number of sessions on subjects such as expedition planning, navigation, rescues, and good paddling technique.
www.shetlandtoday.co.uk /Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=19649   (407 words)

  
 WXXI Pressroom   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Daughter Kate has fully immersed herself in Goth culture and little Harvey has created a new imaginary father to replace the often absent Bill.
Hating everything about island life, including the lack of cell phone service, Bill wants to leave Hildasay in the worst way, but his attempt to help an elderly woman who has lost her sight gets in his way.
Meanwhile, his family begins to form new relationships, particularly his wife Lisa who has more than noticed local hunky farmer Duncan.
www.wxxi.org /tv/highlights/jan2007/Distant_Shores.html   (816 words)

  
 Craster Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Walkers attracted to Dunstanburgh Castle for its tranquillity and spectacular sea views have been getting more than they bargained for.
The historic Northumberland ruin is one of the locations in ITV1's comedy Distant Shores, and yesterday it was the scene of a pagan fete held by the villagers of Hildasay, a fictional island off the North-East.
Actors Peter Davison and Samantha Bond mingled with film crew and extras in bizarre costumes - while the stoical walkers and sheep carried on as if nothing was happening.
crasteronline.co.uk /news/distantshores.htm   (335 words)

  
 Overview of Hildasay
Possibly named after the battle goddess of Norse mythology, the oval-shaped 108 ha (267 acre) island of Hildasay lies to the west of the Mainland of Shetland and to the north of the smaller islands of Papa and Oxna.
Uninhabited since the beginning of the 20th Century, Hildasay had a population of 30 in 1891 at a time when its red granite was quarried and a curing station for herring was in operation.
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www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst1399.html   (153 words)

  
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 Boat Trips - Organised Boat Trips Around Shetland | Visit Shetland
Cruise right around the island to see the spectacular cliffs 1200 feet high then spend 2.5 hours on dry land before returning to Scalloway.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is the Scalloway Isles afternoon or evening cruise to either South Havra, Papa, Oxna or Hildasay.
Visit Mousa to see the world famous broch and wildlife.
www.visitshetland.com /getting-around/boat-trips   (711 words)

  
 Diving Packages and Holidays in Kenya, Mombasa, Diani Beach, Diving and Land Safari in Kenya
We will take you to Diani Beach and surrounding, some 30 km south of Mombasa, where the Indian Ocean meets with a jewel of African resorts.
The region has over 32 different dive sites, all reachable with 20 or 25 minutes by boat, two wrecks: the HMS Hildasay, sunk in 1945 and the M.V. Funguro sunk in 2002, both waiting experienced divers in 22m of water in incredible visibility.
All other dive sites are within 15 to 30 meters and offer excellent visibility, and a various range of marine life including whale sharks, and other big pelagic.
www.divingtravel.com /kenya.htm   (468 words)

  
 Craster - A Visitors Guide
The six-part ITV comedy-drama series 'Distant Shores', starring Peter Davidson and Samantha Bond, was filmed at various locations along the Northumberland Coast during the spring and summer of 2004.
Various settings were used in and around Craster, including, 'Hildasay Motors', the 'Island Store', and nearby Dunstanburgh Castle.
Walking enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a circular walk of about 6 miles, taking in the spectacular Northumberland Coast and dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.
www.northumberland-coast.co.uk /craster.php   (1266 words)

  
 Sea Kayak Shetland Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A group of small islands, all now uninhabited, lying to the west of Shetland's second town and former capital.
We can visit and explore any or all of Papa, Oxna, Langa and Hildasay.
This is a popular sailing and boating area, with a number of salmon farms.
www.seakayakshetland.co.uk /Scalloway.htm   (47 words)

  
 Distant Shores: Episode 1 - TV.com
Bill Shore is a successful plastic surgeon with his own practice in London, proud owner of a brand spanking new Bentley car and everything is well with his world.
However everything is not well in the worlds of his wife Lisa and his neglected children Kate and Harvey and so Lisa annouces that she is leaving him and taking the kids to the small island of Hildasay (Population 326) and if he wants to save their marriage he must go with her.
Bill is therefore forced to leave his position for the next six months and join his family on an island with stunning scenery, amiable residents and peaceful lifestyle.
www.tv.com /distant-shores/episode-1/episode/390961/summary.html   (243 words)

  
 News - Northumberland Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
The faces of Peter Davison, who plays Dr Bill Shore, and Samantha Bond, who plays his wife Lisa, are set to become familiar faces on the streets of Alnwick once again when they return to start four months of filming on June 6.
Distant Shores is set on the imaginary island of Hildasay, just off the Northumberland coast, and had viewers gripped with its comical story lines when it was aired last year.
One of the new characters is a quirky reporter who runs a one-man show at the Hildasay Times, and where better to turn to for inspiration than the Northumberland Gazette itself.
www.northumberlandtoday.co.uk /viewarticle2.aspx?sectionid=1117&articleid=1036583   (641 words)

  
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 Craster Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Walkers attracted to Dunstanburgh Castle for its tranquillity and spectacular sea views have been getting more than they bargained for.
The historic Northumberland ruin is one of the locations in ITV1's comedy Distant Shores, and yesterday it was the scene of a pagan fete held by the villagers of Hildasay, a fictional island off the North-East.
Actors Peter Davison and Samantha Bond mingled with film crew and extras in bizarre costumes - while the stoical walkers and sheep carried on as if nothing was happening.
www.crasteronline.co.uk /news/distantshores.htm   (335 words)

  
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 Craster Online   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Former Dr Who Peter Davison, who plays Dr Bill Shore, and Samantha Bond, his wife Lisa in the series, will return to their roles along with many familiar faces from the first series, which was broadcast by ITV earlier this year.
Distant Shores is set on the imaginary island of Hildasay off the Northumberland coast and filmed mostly around Craster, Bamburgh and Boulmer.
In the new series Druridge Bay will be added to the locations list.
www.crasteronline.co.uk /news/showbackonshores.htm   (223 words)

  
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 Ships Of Calmac - History of: Raasay
RAASAY has also another claim to fame — she is a TV star, having previously appeared in a Peugot advertisement as well as making regular brief appearances in the hit children’s show Balamory.
Her latest TV role saw the RAASAY transporting Peter Davison and Samantha Bond to the fictional island of Hildasay in the ITV series Distant Shores, although the vessel name was blanked out and not shown on screen.
She appears to have found permanent winter employment as the Kilchoan ferry, where her 6 car capacity is seldom inadequate, and she plies across the Sound of Mull usually three times a day.
www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk /h_raasay.asp   (709 words)

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