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Hebridean Island: Memories of Scarp
The island of Scarp lies off the west coast of North Harris in the Outer Hebrides and was populated for more than 400 years until 1971, when the last of the native population left. This magnificent account of Scarp describes an island community and a way of life now all but forgotten. It includes the harvests of the land and the sea; children’s games and pastimes; long traditional folktales told around the peat-fire; social customs and occasions; and some of the notable characters of the day.
It fills a long-felt gap, for the story of Scarp - unlike its westerly neighbour St Kilda - has not been told in this way before.
It fills a long-felt gap, for the story of Scarp - unlike its westerly neighbour St Kilda - has not been told in this way before.
240 pages, Paperback
Published July 25, 2019
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June 8, 2020
It is both interesting and important to have documented the life of the Island of Sgarp which is a small island located off the west coast of The Isle of Harris in the Western Isles of Scotland. The last family left in 1971, though people still visit today.
The life experiences and history of this island were similar to many of the communities in the north of Scotland. There were 3 things of particular interest to me about this Island : the attempt to establish a rocket post : that a parliament met to decide what action was required for the islanders in the management of the island ( there are only two other Islands in Scotland that had one) : and how the sound between Sgarp and Harris looks tantalising close yet is so far.
There are of course many interesting matters in the book including its history, culture, wild life, fauna, local stories, employment and much more. I would commend this book if you are interested in previously inhabited remote beautiful islands in Scotland
The life experiences and history of this island were similar to many of the communities in the north of Scotland. There were 3 things of particular interest to me about this Island : the attempt to establish a rocket post : that a parliament met to decide what action was required for the islanders in the management of the island ( there are only two other Islands in Scotland that had one) : and how the sound between Sgarp and Harris looks tantalising close yet is so far.
There are of course many interesting matters in the book including its history, culture, wild life, fauna, local stories, employment and much more. I would commend this book if you are interested in previously inhabited remote beautiful islands in Scotland
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