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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 Lochaline sand mine

This deposit of silica sand proves invaluable during WW2

The loss of the HMY Iolaire

A shocking event that has a profound impact on Lewis

The Millhouse Gunpowder Works

A monument commemorates those who were killed in this dangerous employment

The mysterious death of Netta Fornario

It seems that Egyptian-born Netta Fornario who was found dead on Iona’s fairy hill fell victim to her occult beliefs

The old grey dog of Meoble

MacDonald of Meoble's deerhound bitch gave birth to the pups that would kill him on his return from war

The pibroch Colla Mo Rún

This bagpipe tune tells the story of the handless piper of Duntrune

The Picts and Scots against the Norse

The Picts and Scots were united in the cause which for a time was largely centered in Oban Bay

The Port Napier wreck at Loch na Bieste

One of Scotland's best scuba diving sites was once a closely guarded secret

The Reverend James Robertson

A respected local minister rescues his parishioners from a Hanoverian prison

The Royal Yacht Britannia

Summer visits to Wester Ross