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Histories and Eras

The tales that have been passed down many generations to land in our very own hands. We would like to share these stories that shape and mould many of the most iconic landmarks in the west coast.

Eilean Donan Castle - Colin Nutt

Histories and Eras

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Solum, the plague village on Islay

Amongst Islay's numerous ruined villages, one was destroyed as the result of a mysterious plague

St Columba's booming voice

Could St Columba shout to call the ferryman over from Mull?

St Kilda - an island of intrigue

A brief history of St Kilda and the base that remains there today

St Kilda tweed

The changing sheep population on St Kilda and the tweed trade on the island - find out where one of the last remaining pieces is…

St Ronan’s arrival on North Rona

The tale of St Ronan‘s arrival in the 7th century has been preserved for posterity by the Ness oral tradition

Strachur Estate and its famous visitors

Sir Fitzroy Maclean - the inspiration behind James Bond?

Strontium- the metal named after fairies

One of the last elements to be identified, Strontium takes its name after Strontian

Sula Sgeir

A small and remote island with a long tradition of gannet hunting

Taking cows to the mainland

A 'sea monster' gives a walker a fright!

Tales of Cara - Cara House

Gigha men would come here on shooting holidays