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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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ll na Trionaid

These ruins could be those of Scotland's oldest university

Lobster Fishing at Gometra

An unusual day's catch for the fisherman at Gometra's North Harbour

Lobsters and washing machines!

A memory shared of a huge lobster caught in a fishing net, and what happened to it next...

Luibeilt Lodge

A frightening experience at Luibeilt Lodge - could this now ruined bothy be haunted?

Maiden Island

Maiden Island is a small islet located to the entrance of Oban Bay, but where did it get its name from?

Maintaining the Crinan Canal

John Fisher, who worked there for 37 years, recalls some of the work involved

Memories of Blairmore Pier

May Lamont was born and has lived in Blairmore all her life

Mill Day at Kilwhipnach Farm

Growing up on a farm in the 1960s was an exciting time- an eyewitness account of Mill Day

Miners and football in South Kintyre

Mining was physical and demanding, but led to camaraderie

Mount Stuart as military hospital

This beautiful country house was transformed during the First World War