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Fàilte! (Welcome!)
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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Friday, 7 January 2011

Royal Observer Corps - Harris ROC Post

A slightly unusual piece but as it is now part of the historic landscape:

Some info & photos from 'subbrit '& the 'bing map' showing the location of this 'Cold War' relic.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Peter, I really enjoy your blog. So I've given you the Approved Ancestor Award. To find out more, visit: http://historiansfamily.blogspot.com/. Cheers, Amanda

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