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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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Haymaking

A lively account of haymaking on the island of Colonsay

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…

Assembling Skerryvore Lighthouse

Skerryvore Lighthouse has withstood it's brutal environment for over 180 years because of the painstaking and precise work of its stonemasons.

Hynish Shore Station: a beacon of maritime heritage

Hynish shore station is both a testament to Victorian ingenuity, and home to Tiree families today

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