This visitors' guide describes the culture, landscape, climate, flora and fauna of the islands of North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. Steeped in history ranging back to prehistoric times, their heritage is based on the Gaelic language spoken by over 90 per cent of the population.
The tales and stories of John MacPherson of Barra, "The Coddy", are included in this text for students of folklore, those interested in the tales, traditions and history of the west, or anyone who likes a good story. This was the inspiration for Compton Mackenzie's "Whisky Galore".
This large, well-illustrated book is the culmination of fifteen years of historical and archaeological research into the history of Barra and its people from the time of the Vikings to the notorious clearances of 1850/51, as revealed by archaeology and hundreds of historical documents tucked away in archives in Scotland, England, Italy and Canada. ...
This book traces the development of human settlement in the beautiful but marginal landscapes of these islands, situated on the very western fringe of Europe.
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