Donald MacAulay brings together the history of these places and the stories associated with them
and obsession to reach now-deserted places of former human settlement in the most remote corners of the Outer Hebrides
It turned out to be a rewarding and unforgettable adventure
The result is a thoughtful and honest account of modern crofting
Macdonald's meticulous research reveals the unique characteristics of this migration stream
Historic Shielings of Pàirc Scottish Celtic Revival Donald MacAulay brings together theKeypoints: If you walk the remote loch studded moors of the Pirc area of Lewis today, you may unexpectedly come across old ruins on green patches of land, often in evocative locations but usually no more than a tumble of rough stones following a roughly circular ground plan. What are they, and how, when, and by whom were they used? Categories: History, Local history, Building Readership: General Contents: In this lavishly illustrated book, John