| ID |
Name |
| Record Type |
Description |
| 121982 |
The wrecking of the Delight |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Alexander Morrison, Alasdair Chaluim Alasdair, or Slumman as he was known, was born on croft 9b Calbost in 1908. He… |
| 121460 |
Napier Commission report of Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Inquiry Date: 1884 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Full title: Napier Commission report of Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Inquiry into the condition of the crofters and cottars in… |
| 120719 |
George Clark – the Bernera years : shoes, boats and lobsters Date: 2021 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
The following article is by Dr John A Macrae, the son of Dr Malcolm M Macrae who was a friend… |
| 118775 |
The Great Gale of 1921 Date: 16 Mar 1921 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
At the time of its striking, on Wednesday 16th March 1921, this was the most destructive gale known to have… |
| 117503 |
March between North Uist and Harris |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
The boundary between North Uist and Harris was fixed during a legal case that took place in the 18th century.… |
| 117490 |
Dispute over dead seal |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Once a MacCuish from Uist happened to be on either Grianam or Rangas at the same time as three servants… |
| 117486 |
Lambs grazing on Grianam |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
While grieve for Sir Norman MacLeod in the years up to 1651, Gilbride Morrison would graze his lambs on the… |
| 117368 |
Drowning of Neil Bethune of Berneray |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
This tale is as related to George Paterson of Canada, who visited Berneray in 1919 and spoke with elderly tradition… |
| 116871 |
Brenish to Tamanavay Walk |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
The following account was related by Robert A. Burden of Cheshire recalling a walk he took in 1955. On my… |
| 114538 |
Return of Prisoner of War Date: 9 Jun 1940 – 15 Apr 1945 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Summation of an interview conducted by Carloway Historical Society with Norman James Macleod, recounting his experiences as a prisoner of… |
| 114536 |
Tornado in Lewis Date: 1921 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
In the Carloway district, the gale blew for over an hour with a force and severity unknown to the oldest… |
| 110992 |
Marie of Dunkirk/ Marie de Dunquerque Summer 1874, Crowlista |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
One early summer’s day in 1874 the people of Crowlista were planting barley when they saw, approaching the bay, a… |
| 110468 |
Images following conservation of Teampall na Trianaid |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
A selection of images taken once conservation was complete. |
| 110444 |
Images during conservation of Teampall na Trianaid Date: 2011 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
This selection of photographs was taken between June and October 2011, during conservation of the temple. |
| 110412 |
Images before conservation of the MacVicar Chapel |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
A selection of images of Teampall Clann a’ Phiocair taken in July 2009 before the start of conservation work. |
| 110409 |
Images before conservation of Teampall na Trianaid |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
A selection of images of Teampall na Trianaid taken in July 2009 before the start of conservation work. |
| 110266 |
Sgoth Niseach |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
A Sgoth or Sgoth Niseach is a traditional type of clinker-built skiff with a dipping lug rig, a lateen style… |
| 109683 |
Policemen in Balallan |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Kenneth Mackenzie, Fodderty 1872 Colin Mackenzie, Garynahine 1872-1876 Hugh Fraser, Culbokie 1878-1900 Alexander Matheson, Skye Angus Morrison, 4 Kirkibost, Bernera… |
| 109682 |
District Nurses in Balallan |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Nurse Maciver 1920-1927 Ann Murray, Ness 1927-1934, retired due to ill health Catherine Smith, 53 Leurbost 1934-1943 Catherine Mackay, 15… |
| 109679 |
Application to Create the Parish of Lochs Date: 11 Dec 1722 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
2do, from Keanurniva to Walumis be erected into a parish, to be called the parish of Lochs, the church, manse… |
| 109678 |
Extracts from School Log, Balallan School |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
30 May 1879 The Gaelic is the language of the district. The children have no idea of punctuality and consider… |
| 109677 |
From the Statistical Account of the Parish of Lochs 1954 Date: 1954 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
In 1954, the Rev Angus MacKillop submitted his contribution to the Third Statistical Account of Scotland. He gives the following… |
| 109676 |
From the Statistical Account of the Parish of Lochs 1833 Date: 1833 |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Extract from 1833 Statistical Account, written by Rev Robert Finlayson “The native sheep are very similar to the breed peculiar… |
| 109425 |
Murder of the MacVicars |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
This extract from Hebridean Heritage tells of the murder of the sons of Donald MacVicar by Hugh MacDonald: The reforming… |
| 109424 |
The downfall of Uisdean MacGhilleasbuig Chleirich |
| Story, Report or Tradition |
Two extracts tell of the downfall of Hugh MacDonald, Uisdean MacGhilleasbuig Chleirich, who plotted against his uncle, clan chief Donald… |