My Hebridean Home
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31 S Galson at Midnight
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A local Artists interpretation of 31 S Galson
http://www.abarber.co.uk
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Top quality shaving equipment from the one and only Geo F Trumpers, badgers brush etc.,
but note the quality Harris tweed matt from Buth Lisa Art Studio in Habost an absolute
must destination for visitors and art lovers.
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A typical traffic jam in S Galson
Rennie F. Human ecology and consepts of sustainable development
in a crofting township. Folk Life. J Ethnology 2008;46:41-59
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More traffic in S-Galson
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The whole of S-Galson seen from the east to the west coast
Oh yes there is a Post office in S Galson www.galsonfarm.co.uk
Crofter David in possibly the smallest Post office in Scotland
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Crofter, postmaster, entrepreneur David looks out to the sea for longboats.
Isle of Lewis was a prime site for Viking raids in the 9th Century.
See The Earl of Orkney Saga where the 11-12 Century author describes
beautifully the raids the Earls made on The South Islands i.e. Isle of Lewis
and the other Outer Hebrides.
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Best neighbours ever Margaret and Murdo (ballach), previous residents in Moor View.
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Robert our next door neighbour. Tomorrow he will make his mark on the world!
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Moor view heat generator.
(Note the modest single malt whisky on the mantlepiece)
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It is the oldest rock in the world (Lewis gneiss), this standing stone
was raised 5000 years ago for reasons unknown, but the message is:
Can anyone do better?
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Icelandic neighbours: Robert, Anna B and Kristi
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Kristin, Anna B and Robert
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Well, well they are growing up and no 4 is Benjamin who has an eternal grin
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Benjamin in splendid comfort having had his Prince Polo biscuit
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The fireplace after dark, peat fire of course
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A grave below S-Galson
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The old temple and graveyard below S-Galson
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The necropolis of Dalmore. A good place to visit,
but some people stay there for a very long time.
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It is a hard life on the Islands, but in the end they rest in a place of beauty
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A view to die for
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Gravestones are simple when you are famous. He played for the Queen Mother.
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Waiting patiently for the big day.
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Someone special?
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A resident of S-Galson
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A grumpy resident of S-Galson
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Grumps and beauty help each other out
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Calanish standing stones
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Local beach where your mind can wander
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Stone-age house near by called a Broch. Built in the Iron Age it is around
2000 years old (4th century BCE to 1st century CE).
http://www.virtualheb.co.uk/dun-carloway-broch-isle-of-lewis-western-isles.html
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Local Beaches
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You can shout at the angry sea, but no one can hear you
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I don't believe it: There it is the local chippy open from June to August !!!
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A proud Australian in S-Galson.
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The five happy chaps appeared, played for the Professor and vanished.
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Yes this is the GUGA. Only the Men of NESS are allowed to catch it
(The Guga Hunters, Donald S. Murray).
It is a peculiar dish. It is placed in boiling water along with a stone and when
you can pierce the stone it is ready to be consumed (The Guga Hunters).
However it has a very distinctive smell and taste.
A crofter is purported to have said "I gave a piece to the dog and it
spent all week licking its arse to take away the taste"
(The Old Ways, Robert Macfarlane).
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Crofter Bjarnason brings in the peat
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Two pipers came to entertain the Professor
during a shopping trip into Stornoway
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They call themselves the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Bizarre band.
Come to the HebCelt and be entertained.
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A night to remember
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The fireplace after dark, peat fire of course
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A grave below S-Galson
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The old temple and graveyard below S-Galson
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The necropolis of Dalmore. A good place to visit,
but some people stay there for a very long time.
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It is a hard life on the Islands, but in the end they rest in a place of beauty
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A view to die for
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Gravestones are simple when you are famous. He played for the Queen Mother.
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Waiting patiently for the big day.
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Someone special?
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A resident of S-Galson
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A grumpy resident of S-Galson
Grumps and beauty help each other out
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Calanish standing stones
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Local beach where your mind can wander
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Stone-age house near by called a Broch. Built in the Iron Age it is around
2000 years old (4th century BCE to 1st century CE).
http://www.virtualheb.co.uk/dun-carloway-broch-isle-of-lewis-western-isles.html
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Local Beaches
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You can shout at the angry sea, but no one can hear you
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I don't believe it: There it is the local chippy open from June to August !!!
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A proud Australian in S-Galson.
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The five happy chaps appeared, played for the Professor and vanished.
![](resources/Gugga1.jpg)
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Yes this is the GUGA. Only the Men of NESS are allowed to catch it
(The Guga Hunters, Donald S. Murray).
It is a peculiar dish. It is placed in boiling water along with a stone and when
you can pierce the stone it is ready to be consumed (The Guga Hunters).
However it has a very distinctive smell and taste.
A crofter is purported to have said "I gave a piece to the dog and it
spent all week licking its arse to take away the taste"
(The Old Ways, Robert Macfarlane).
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Crofter Bjarnason brings in the peat
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Two pipers came to entertain the Professor
during a shopping trip into Stornoway
They call themselves the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Bizarre band.
Come to the HebCelt and be entertained.
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A night to remember
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Late July view at S Galson, buttercups everywhere
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S Galsons crofters used this bay in N Galson for their boats!
Crofter Bjarnason's black sheep reminds him of a close colleague.
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The schoolmaster and pupils at Moorview.
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Prof chilling out at the beach at S Galson.
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Crofter David’s standing stone in front of ancient stone age ruin
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Down at the beach 100 yards away one sees these layers of shellfish. Interested?
Yes you should be this is a stone age rubbish dump and shellfish were their stable diet.
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Look carefully at the items falling from the “rubbish” tip as the Professor does
and pick up stone age pottery fragments. How cool is that!!
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This year the welcoming band was at full strength. Spot the drummer!
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Even at the most desolate places art prevails. A sedentary serpent looks from the western cliffs
at Ness to the calm Atlantic sea which has claimed the life of so many of the Islanders.
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This is a reminder of one of the disasters at Europidh where 12 young men drowned,
but the Lolaire event is even now not spoken of (John Maclood: When I Heard The Bell.
The Loss of the Lolaire)
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Approaching the Butt of Lewis the Professor, on his daily walks, sees a structure on the horizon
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Well, well it is a lighthouse. Lighthouse enthusiasts note the unpainted red brick
(yes this fact is important for these people)
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Well not just any lighthouse: Designed by David Stevenson and built in 1862. Oh YES his nephew
was Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson of “Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” fame.
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Below the lighthouse the mighty Atlantic Ocean batters the cliffs.