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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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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

Land Raids

Lands raids at Nunton House estate and farm on the Isle of Benbecula, which is now run as a hostel

Làrach Taigh Mhic Dhòmhnaill

Mar a Bhàsaich Dòmhnall Gorm Shlèite

Life Around the Sea - 1875 and 1935

The sea brings both treasure and tragedy

Life in Kyleakin in the 1950s and 1960s

A description of life in Kyleakin in the 1950s and 1960s, the nine shops in the village and access to fresh fish

Life on Hynish station

Building Skerryvore lighthouse involved many people and occupations, living in purpose-built barrack buildings