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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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Hen night

A memorable evening retold and the possible origin of the term 'hen night'

Hidden history at the Ardgour War Memorial

The scant remains of a gun battery reveal a connection to a huge World War One military operation

Hill running pioneer Eddie Campbell

A tribute to hill running pioneer, award winner and record setter Eddie Campbell

Homeguard tricks in Strollamus

Angus and a friend were on a Homeguard weekend exercise and went to a local woman’s house to ask for tea. Find out what happened…

Iain Garbh and the dogs that came ashore

The death of Iain Garbh MacLeod of Raasay

Iona marble

Find out more about Iona mable, and the meaning people have placed on pebble collecting over the years

Islay's pirate stories

Islay had its fair share of pirate attacks, the most notorious by John Paul Jones

Kilmory Castle and Home Farm

Reminiscences about the houses and estate by a local resident

Kintyre's very own sea monster

Swimming in the Kilbrannan Sound

Lady Grange

A tale of kidnapping, jacobites and being captive on St Kilda for eight years