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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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Thursday, 14 November 2013

Geology



I happened upon this excellent feature on the British Geological Survey site which allows you to examine local geology at a scale of either 1:625 000 or 1:50 000, which is excellent! The bedrock or surface geology, or both, can be examined and explored at leisure...

Enjoy!
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  1. Laurie18 November 2013 at 15:24

    Hello Peter! Just discovered your blog, though I've already been enjoying your pictures on the Berneray site on Facebook (taking a wild guess that you're the same Peter Kerr). Among my ancestors is a McQuien from North Uist and a Shaw from Harris, so I've become very interested in all things Hebridean-looking forward to exploring this site more-looks like lots of great material on here!

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