Explore

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

239

Results

The World's Longest Loaf of Bread

A World Record [for a week)!

The wrecking of the SS William H Welch

The locals demonstrate heroism during this World War 2 maritime disaster

This island of Isay and a gruesome deed

Isay was the scene for one of the most gruesome deeds in clan history

Tom Forsyth and the Eigg community buy-out

Tom Forsyth, the free thinking crofter who inspired the Eigg community buy-out

Tragedy on the island of Pabbay

Life was tough on Pabbay, and even more so after a tragedy on the island in May 1888

Two Clearances at Inniemore

A local archaeologist helps recover and record evidence of a cleared township

Viking attacks on Iona

The various Viking attacks on Iona and the impact they had, both at the time and during the Second World War

Wartime in Kilchattan Bay

The troops enjoy some local hospitality

When a funeral lament turned to a merry reel

The consequences of providing a funeral party with an ample provision of whisky to sustain the coffin bearers and piper!

Working in the Mallaig railway

In the days of steam engine, the railway was the main employer in the Mallaig area