Scotland’s Islands – The Importance of Conserving Individual Identities

Scotland is made up of 790 islands, each having played a major part in the country’s cultural and historical development. The islands can be categorised into two geographical groups: The Western Isles and the Northern Isles. Although the two groups are often regarded as opposites and are divided in people’s minds due to cultural differences…

Remembering the Iolaire Tragedy/Cùis-Mhulaid an Iolaire

It’s New Year’s Day and celebrations are underway on the Iolaire, a boat carrying servicemen to the Western Isles following the end of the Great War. The heavy loss suffered during the conflict casts a shadow over the commemorations as they make their way to Stornoway. They don’t allow the stormy conditions to dampen their…

Coimeas Eadar na h-Eileanan – A’ Gleidheadh Cultar is Dearbh-Aithne Fa Leth

Alba – dùthaich le còrr is 790 eilean, iad uile sònraichte is iad air pairt mòr a ghabhail ann an eachdraidh is cultar na dùcha a chì sinn an-diugh. Tha a mhòr chuid de na h-eileanan seo air an lorg anns an dà phrìomh buidhean: na h-Eileanan an Iar, is na h-Eileanan a Tuath. Ged…