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Living in the colour, beauty and peace of the west coast sparks inspiration and creativity for many of the residents and those who visit. This section will convey some of the creatives that have shaped themselves and their crafts by their environment as well as how their art has been used within the communities.

THE DAY THE MOK FEST WENT INTERSTELLAR - RAYMOND HOSIE

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Corriebeg Cottage

The development of one highland cottage: from subsistence crofting to residence

Cradle of the nation

The Celtic sea kingdom of Dalriada stems from the name of an ancient leader who ruled the coastal reaches of Antrim in Northern Ireland

Donnchadh MacIain, the Islay bard

Donnchadh MacIain (Duncan Johnstone) started to compose songs in the trenches of WW1

Eigg's Puffer Cave

How two valiant little Clyde puffers went down off Eigg during a stormy spring in 1954

Gormshùil Mhòr na Maighe

'The Great Gormula of Moy' was one of the most legendary witches in the Highlands and Islands

Iain Òg Ìle

John Francis Campbell of Islay championed the richness of the Gaels' oral tradition and devoted much of his life to preserve it

Margaret Fay Shaw in South Uist

American-born Margaret Fay Shaw's love for Gaelic culture became the focus of her life's work

Puck Fair County Kerry in Eire

Puck Fair is Ireland’s oldest festival- it has been celebrated yearly since 1603. It involves a goat, a schoolgirl and lots of merriment.

Saving Cumbrae's iconic building

The success of today’s Country music festival and Garrison Centre came with hard-won effort

Skiff rowing in Wester Ross

The use of names referencing local legends gives each boat a distinct identity