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Retired policeman Alec Macaulay talks in Gaelic to Archie Campbell about the land raids on the west side of North Uist that took place after the First World War, in which his own father was involved.

Retired policeman Alec Macaulay talks in Gaelic to Archie Campbell about the land raids on the west side of North Uist that took place after the First World War, in which his own father was involved.

Alastair MacDonald talking about a Sheep Medicine Doser.

Alastair MacDonald talking about a Sheep Medicine Doser.

Post cart candle lanterns used in the 1930s/40s. Interview with Alastair MacDonald and family

Post cart candle lanterns used in the 1930s/40s. Interview with Alastair MacDonald and family

Two metal shuttles used on a loom until the 1940s. Interview with Alastair MacDonald and family.

Two metal shuttles used on a loom until the 1940s. Interview with Alastair MacDonald and family.

In this recording Angus tells how his home was a cèilidh-house at one time. He says that a local man called Alasdair MacQueen would visit often and he had a lot of information about ghosts, spirits and dreams. Alasdair and a man called Dòmhnall Mòr…

In this recording Angus tells how his home was a cèilidh-house at one time. He says that a local man called Alasdair MacQueen would visit often and he had a lot of information about ghosts, spirits and dreams. Alasdair and a man called Dòmhnall Mòr…

Alasdair MacQueen going to the fishing.

Alasdair MacQueen going to the fishing.

Master raconteur Norman Maclean tells the spine-tingling Gaelic tale of Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche, a local landmark out near Rueval in Benbecula, and reveals how it got its name.

Master raconteur Norman Maclean tells the spine-tingling Gaelic tale of Àiridh na h-Aon Oidhche, a local landmark out near Rueval in Benbecula, and reveals how it got its name.

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3 differently sized shoemaker's forms used in the 1930s

3 differently sized shoemaker's forms used in the 1930s

- 2016