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This blog is the result of my ongoing research into the people, places and events that have shaped the Western Isles of Scotland and, in particular, the 'Siamese-twins' of Harris and Lewis.
My interest stems from the fact that my Grandfather was a Stornowegian and, until about four years ago, that was the sum total of my knowledge, both of him and of the land of his birth.
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of everything that I have written (not least because parts are, perhaps, pioneering) but I have done my best to check for any errors.
My family mainly lived along the shore of the Sound of Harris, from An-t-Ob and Srannda to Roghadal, but one family 'moved' to Direcleit in the Baighs...

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Monday 31 May 2010

The Case for State Medical Services for the Poor The Highlands & Islands 1850 by Dr Morrice McCrae

A fascinating piece from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh that can be seen here:
http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/library/read/scotland/highlands/highlands.php
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  1. Peter Munro26 January 2011 at 23:48

    The link seems to be broken.

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  2. direcleit26 January 2011 at 23:57

    Apologies for that & thank you for alerting me - I have amended the link & hope that it now works.

    Peter

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