The Clearance of Vuia Mhòr The following was written by Maggie Smith for Hebridean Connections. The genealogies of all the known inhabitants of the island… Continue reading “The Clearance of Vuia Mhòr”…
Uig Deforcers Refusing to Appear, 1885 From the Scottish Highlander, 25 Sept 1885: The Uig Deforcers Refusing to Appear Before Sheriff Black.– Ten fishermen from Valtos,… Continue reading “Uig Deforcers Refusing to Appear, 1885”…
Nicolsons in Uig Willie Matheson (Mac Gille Chaluim) wrote in his Families of Lewis series that Nicolson was “perhaps the oldest surname in… Continue reading “Nicolsons in Uig”…