The Outer Hebrides / Western Isles have a rich and varied history. It is hoped that we will be able to develop this section to include it's most interesting and important aspects. In the meantime the History Section of Scalpay.com will provide you with an idea of what is to come.
The Prehistory of the Outer Hebrides
A brief summary of the Prehistory of the Outer Hebrides.
Calanais, The Standing Stones at Callernish, Isle of Lewis
Details and images of this fine example of an ancient stone circle.
Dun Carloway
One of the best preserved brochs in the country.
News Archive
A massive collection of old newspaper articles about the Hebrides.
The Isle of Mull
A brief history of the Isle of Mull.
Isle of Lewis Chess Set
Details and stories about the Isle of Lewis Chess Set found at Uig, Isle of Lewis in 1831.
The Shiant Isles
Details on the Shiant Isles, an old song, a story of treasure lost and found and pictures.
A Geological Study of a part of South East Harris, Western Isles.
A Geological Study of a part of South East Harris, Western Isles. B.Sc. Honours thesis by Ian O. Morrison B.Sc(Hons.), University of Edinburgh 1972-3.
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