Paperback book `The Lord of the Isles` by Raymond Campbell Paterson.
The rise and fall of Clan Donald.
2002.131.58
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2002.126.1
Paperback book `Somerled and the emergence of Gaelic in Scotland` by John Marsden.
History of Somerled and a `proposal of his importance as the one personality who, more than any other, represents the first fully fledged emergence of the medieval Celtic-Scandinavian province from which the Gaelic Scotland of today is directly descended.`
2002.119.10
Hardback book `Early Medieval Sculpture in the West Highlands and Islands` by Ian Fisher.
The results of two extensive surveys covering over 150 sites, most of the carved stones catalogued belonging to the period between the sixth and twelfth centuries. Illustrated.
2000.10.9
Book `Seal-folk and ocean paddlers` by John M. MacAulay.
Investigation of the mystery of seal-folk and ocean paddlers in kayaks around the islands of Scotland. A mix of Hebridean and Norse tradition, mythology, and historical fact.
De-accessioned 20.3.2026.
2000.10.12
Book `A Highland Chapbook` by Isabel Cameron.
Folk literature of the Highlands, including chapters on Douglas Graham, Folk Words and sayings, (Gaelic and Scots) charms, omens, witches and warlocks, magic, shape shifting, the Brotherhood of the Horseman`s word, water kelpies and religion.
2000.10.16
Book `Eigg – the Story of an Island` by Camille Dressler.
The story of Eigg and its inhabitants from earliest times to the present day, using written accounts, oral history, legends, song, and photographs. Covers crofting, clearances, clan battles, famine and changing landscapes until the community buy-out in June 1997.
2000.10.17
Book ` Islay – Biography of an Island` by Margaret Storrie.
History of Islay from early times to 1990s including placenames, landscape, transport, the Lordship of the Isles, the Cawdor Campbells, the First Shawfield Campbell, whisky and shipwrecks. With genealogical tables for the Campbells of Shawfield and Islay, and the Margadale Morrisons of Islay.
De-accessioned 1.3.2026.
2000.10.19
Book `Map of Iona` by A. and E. Ritchie.
Map of Iona with account of history and geology from earliest times. Includes photographs and place names.
2000.10.21
Book `Scotland: An Archaeological Guide` by Euan W. MacKie.
Scotland`s history and archaeology from earliest times to the 12th century A.D. Geographical arrangement of major sites with Tiree`s Dun Mor Vaul broch pp. 159 – 160.
2000.8.2
Photocopy of newspaper article & photos `Project aims to turn tide for marine harvest`.
The history of harvesting seaweed up to the present day in the Western Isles and Orkney .