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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 Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT)

A history of the very popular motorcycle trials in Fort William

The Sinking of the S S Breda

Ardmucknish Bay off Benderloch

The SS Mabel

This steamship served visitors and locals in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

The stone circles of Machrie Moor

Prehistoric ritual sites or monuments to fallen Celtic heroes?

The story of Aiseig Maolruibhe

In 673, St Maol Rubha travelled from Applecross in an extraordinary way to Ashaig to preach Christianity to the community.

The story of Fern Andy

Fern Andy , a colourful character well-known to the people of Cumbrae, was famous for living in a cave in the summer time

The story of Spanish John

The colourful Knoydart character who gave his name to a popular Mallaig cargo boat

The story of the Speedo swimwear

Alexander MacRae, founder of the brand, had emigrated from Applecross

The Strange Case of Archie MacPhunn

An innkeeper in Driepp escapes the hangman’s noose

The strange origin of some Colonsay Macneills

An extraordinary tale of birth at sea