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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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The Battle of Gruinard Shore

The aftermath of the battle effectively ended MacDonald rule on the island

The big lobby shock at Elmbank

A tale from post-war Millport of close encounters with lobsters in unexpected places and an island diet

The Blind Piper

Lachlan Bàn MacCormick of Benbecula

The Boreraig village clearances

Two related stories about the Boreraig village clearances, the Kelly family and the road that never was

The bridge across Applecross River

Historically it has been challenging to cross the river here

The Brooch of Lorn

The 'Brooch of Lorn', a priceless treasure, has a fasinating history linked to Robert the Bruce

The butler brings some news

Prince Rainier of Monaco on Arran

The cairn at Highbridge

This marks the site of the first skirmish of the 1745 uprising

The Cave of the Fleas

The Cave of the Fleas' at Cove, Achnasheen, has a long history of use by people and animals alike

The Charles Clark Inglis Memorial Hut

This alpine style hut offers shelter to climbers on the North Face of Ben Nevis