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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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Alexander MacDonald: poet and Jacobite

Alexander MacDonald chronicled the 45' campaign and wrote some of the finest verse in Gaelic poetry ever published

An airbase on Tiree during WW2

The RAF presence had a profound impact on the island

Aonghas MacMhaoilein: Gaisgeach Buzancy

Bha e na gaisgeach anns a’ Chiad Chogaidh, ach cha d’fhuair an saighdear fàilte cho blàth ‘s a shuileadh tu nuair a thill e dhachaigh

Applecross and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion

Did you know that Flora MacDonald confessed here?

Ardgour Memorial Hall

Village halls like this are central to many west Highland communities

Arichonan riots

The clearance of Arichonan settlement and the consequences for those who fought back

Arisaig House during the Second World War

Arisaig House became a Commando finishing school where 3000 agents were trained

Ban-Cholbhasach

Ban-Cholbasach a rinn an gnothach air muilich le gogan

Barpa Langass Story

Some of the earliest evidence of Mesolithic life in the Outer Hebrides

Bealach na Bà

This iconic road had been used in motorsport events and provides a lifeline to the community