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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

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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

The '12 Apostles' of Old Catacol

The story of how the '12 Apostle Houses’ got their uniquely shaped windows is closely tied to the Arran Clearances

The 'Jacobite Gold' at Loch Arkaig

What happened to this treasure meant to secure a Jacobite victory?

The Acacia

In 1926, a fisherman from Kyleakin gave a commission to a boatbuilder from Lossiemouth to build a 40ft fishing vessel called the *Acacia*

The Ballachulish Goddess

Who was the mysterious Ballachulish Goddess, and why was she buried in peat by the shores of Loch Leven?