History, Biography and Food from Skye and Raasay

  • Cover scan of Gealach An Fhàis
    Gealach An Fhàis: Ùr Bheothachadh Na Gàidhlig Roger Hutchinson
    This text tells the story of one institution that has stood at the centre of the revival of the Gaelic language, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College in Skye. The text examines how a venerable culture was given hope for the future at the point when all seemed lost.
  • Cover scan of John Kelly's Flavours Of Skye
    John Kelly's Flavours Of Skye John Kelly
    This title features recipes by John Kelly, chef from The Chandlery on the Isle of Skye.
  • Cover scan of The Mediaeval Castles Of Skye And Lochalsh
    The Mediaeval Castles Of Skye And Lochalsh Roger Miket; David Roberts
    The castles of Hebridean myth and story are brought to life in this scholarly, yet easy-to-read text. It explores the history and architecture of the settings associated with blood-curdling dramas such as the murderous goings-on at Dun Sgaith or the far-fetched yarns of Saucy Mary and Cú Chulainn.
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    Old Skye Tales: Traditions, Reflections And Memories William Mackenzie
    A compilation of lore, legend, tradition and incidents from the Isle of Skye this reference contains much information on the geography of the island along with sections on crofting, the Church, local superstitions, sayings and prophesy.
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    Raasay Norma MacLeod
    Raasay forms part of the parish of Portree, Skye. This work is a history of Raasay and traces the island's story from the medieval period into the 20th century, showing that, far from being a carbon copy of Skye, Raasay has a history of its own, forged by its own unique attributes.
  • Cover scan of Rails To Kyle Of Lochalsh
    Rails To Kyle Of Lochalsh: The Story Of The Dingwall And Skye Railway Including The Strathpeffer Branch David McConnell
    Rails to the Kyle of Lochalsh tells the story of how the railway from Inverness and Dingwall reached the north-west coast of Scotland. The planning, building and opening of the railway are covered, as well as the wider geographical implications
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    Skye: The Island And Its Legends Otta Swire
    In the absense of a written tradition, for generations of Skianachs, these tales, handed down orally, contained the very warp and weft of Hebridean history. They take us far beyond Christian times, to the edge of the Iron Age, and interweave with threads from the wider Atlantic tradition of Gaelic heroic myth and legend.
  • Cover scan of The Soay Of Our Forefathers
    The Soay Of Our Forefathers Laurance Reed
    The island of Soay nestles bewteen the Strathaird peninsula and the Cuillins. Despite its proximity to Skye it has been little visited. Evacuated in 1953 it has since been re-occupied. This is a definitive account of this little known island.
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    The Three Chimneys: Recipes & Reflections From The Isle Of Skye's World Famous Restaurant Shirley Spear
    Shirley Spear's story of the creation of the renowned Three Chimneys Restaurant provides a fascinating insight into her life as a chef, restaurant owner and working mum throughout the recent period of Scotland's burgeoning restaurant scene.
  • Cover scan of A Year In The Life Of The Isle Of Skye
    A Year In The Life Of The Isle Of Skye Bill Birkett
    Bill Birkett portrays the Isle throughout the seasons, from its awakening in spring to the icy grip of winter. In particular he focuses on the three key areas - the Red Cuillin, the Black Cuillin and the northerly and spectacular region of Trotternish.