- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: David & Charles; illustrated edition edition (28 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1898630038
- ISBN-13: 978-1898630036
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.6 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 167,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This visitors' guide describes the culture, landscape, climate, flora and fauna of the islands of North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. Steeped in history ranging back to prehistoric times, their heritage is based on the Gaelic language spoken by over 90 per cent of the population.
About the Author
Francis Thompson has written over 30 books since he began writing in 1968, and has contributed to the technical press and a number of Scottish newspapers and magazines. He has held relevant positions of importance such as Secretary of the Stornoway Historical Society and Chairman of the Lewis Museum Trust. Francis lives on Lewis.
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THE ISLANDS WHICH ARE the subject of this book are part of the Hebridean chain of islands which form the local government area known as the Western Isles. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
THE ISLANDS WHICH ARE the subject of this book are part of the Hebridean chain of islands which form the local government area known as the Western Isles. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a useful guide with plenty of photographs and easily digestible text giving information about Barra and the Uists in the Outer Hebrides. The photographs are it's strength. Plentiful and colourful they serve as an antidote to inclement weather, allowing the visitor to appreciate what the area can look like if mists and rain prevent an instant, real time appreciation! The history of the islands is set out in an easily readable form and pre-visit reading will help the visitor to better understand the area, its culture and its people. Unfortunately this book has not been updated for some time so local information within it should be treated with caution. It predates the uniting of Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist and Berneray by causeways and it makes no mention of a stunning statue, Our Lady of the Isles, which occupies a commanding position on South Uist. Nevertheless it does remain one of the few useful books for the traveller to the Western Isles.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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While I agree with the previous reviewer concerning the general quality of this guide. I was disappointed to find that the book had been reprinted without any attempt to check whether the information was still relevant.
On the very first page of text the information regarding Eriskay, is shown to be out of date. On the following page is an out of date map, depicting Eriskay being bypassed by ferry from Barra and having no road connection to South Uist.
Ferries run from Barra to Eriskay and furthermore a road connecting Eriskay to South Uist was officially opened in 2002. Since that date there have been four reprints op this book all, presumably, having the same errors.
While the book is very interesting and informative, when one knows there is an error in one part, one wonders how much else is out of date.
On the very first page of text the information regarding Eriskay, is shown to be out of date. On the following page is an out of date map, depicting Eriskay being bypassed by ferry from Barra and having no road connection to South Uist.
Ferries run from Barra to Eriskay and furthermore a road connecting Eriskay to South Uist was officially opened in 2002. Since that date there have been four reprints op this book all, presumably, having the same errors.
While the book is very interesting and informative, when one knows there is an error in one part, one wonders how much else is out of date.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A interesting little book, nice pictures and plenty of information on places to see and go, i would recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
wonderful pictures
We have just returned from South Uist. This book was really useful in giving us an idea of what a place would look like. The text is a bit out of date but the island is timeless.
Published 11 months ago by robin bath
Uists and Barra
Very good!The book has it all.The past in the present,a small map,out and about,place to visit and so on. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Carina Fransson
Hebridean holiday memories
A bit out of date, but lots of excellent pictures. Hard to find in bookshops.
Published 19 months ago by q hammer
Stunning pictures!
Bought this prior to a holiday and it gave a great idea of the islands - stunning photos and as they were taken in the sunshine showed us what it would have been like had it not... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Hilary
Good general guide
One of the better guides with useful information and good photographs which reflect the atmosphere of the islands.Good keepsake. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Mrs. R. V. Tait
Beautiful book
The Pevensey Island Guides are in a class of their own: small, attractive and beautifully illustrated guides to some of the nicest places in the British Isles. Read more
Published on 5 May 2006 by Mr. R. Lapthorn
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