Object Type: book

2002.190.8

Hardback book `The Outer Hebrides` edited by David Gilbertson, Martin Kent and John Grattan.

The research activities of a group of earth scientists, ecologists, geographers, archaeologists and conservation specialists over a five year period presenting the current knowledge of the nature and evolution of the comtemporary environment of the Outer Hebrides.

De-accessioned 21.3.2026.

2002.190.9

Hardback book `The Road to the Isles` by Derek Cooper.

Evocative account of the Hebrides drawn from the journals and memoirs of intrepid travellers and the author`s many personal journeys.

2002.193.6

Paperback book `Old Skye tales` by William MacKenzie.

William Mackenzie (1851-1935) records local legends, folklore and superstition, the changes he saw in agriculture, education, the Church and emigration and recounts the history of Skye`s leading families and also the lives and experiences of crofters for whose rights he actively campaigned in the 1880s.