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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.

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Histories and Eras

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The Cladh Hallan prehistoric mummies

Two mummified bodies were buried under the round houses 200 years after their death

The Claymore restaurant

A changing time for tourism on Skye and the opening of the Claymore restaurant seven days a week

The Coasters

A number of Campbeltonians pursued this lifestyle

The consequences of electrification

When electricity came to the Highlands in the late 1940s, it transformed people’s lives in many ways. But there was one downside.

The cow's helicopter trip

Incidents involving cows and gullies in Waternish were big news

The Cuimhneachain Nan Gaisgeach cairn

The 1887 Balallan Deer Park Raid was a defining moment in the Lewis Land Struggle

The drama of the Swordfish in the Kyles of Bute

A chance mention of Tighnabruaich led to an unfolding story of a Swordfish plane crash

The Duchess and the monkey

...be careful when wearing a hat!

The Exmouth tragedy

Emigrant ship hits rocks off the Isle of Islay

The Fair Maid of Grulin

This song travelled to Canada and back with the people who were cleared from Eigg