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...
Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThanks - the 5 pdf files at the bottom of this page are possibly of interest too. They are by Iain mac an Tailleir and give Norse derivations:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/language/gaelic/vl-trans.htm#places