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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.

Eilean Donan Castle - Colin Nutt

Histories and Eras

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Captain Donald MacKinnon and the Tea Race

Tiree’s most famous sailor wins the most exciting clipper race of all time

Castle Tioram and the Silver Trail

Unsolved crime and unfair punishment

Castle Toward and Toward Castle

The village of Clachan hosts a lighthouse, medieval ruins and a baronial mansion

Caught in the act

It was not always plain sailing for those engaged in smuggling whisky to Arran

Cheese making at Breachacha

Early 20th century cheese making saw Breachacha farm becoming a centre for this industry which produced 60 tons of cheese in the 1900s

Clach nan Caimbeulach

This cairn was one result of the ongoing feud between the Campbells and MacDonalds

Clach Shomarlie (The Stone of Council)

Come at the right time and your questions will be answered

Colintraive Ferry

The vital crossing for Cowal and Bute

Commuting by steamship in the 1950s

Memories of the *Duchess of Fife*

Corrag

According to Glencoe folklore, Corrag was a witch who lived in the mountains