Eriska, Isle Of Eriska
Eriska maps
Historic maps of Eriska and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Eriska maps
Historic map of Scotland
Illustrated Victorian map of Isle Of Eriska
Eriska books
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
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Isle Of Eriska memories
My mum and dad took me to Scotland when I was a small boy in the 1960s. We stayed at The Whins in North Connel. Jessie the owner cooked all our meals, it was wonderful. She asked me to stay for the rest of the school holidays which I did, and every year I would go and stay with her to... [more]
Shared on 02 October 2008
The Maritime Radio service of the Post Office had medium wave radio stations at Wick (Caithness) and Port Patrick (Dumfries & Galloway). As the Minches were a very busy area for fishermen from Fleetwood and Milford Haven, it was decided to put a medium wave station in between and the initial site chosen was the airfield at North Connel. The first... [more]
Shared on 05 August 2008
The photograph shows our house in the foreground, originally built in 1890 and has a self-catering extension added on to make the most of the spectacular Falls of Lora. The photos I am looking for are of Connel Bridge under construction. If you do or know of a web page please email cnocaruan@aol.com
Shared on 20 January 2007
I went to Rockfield then Oban High School. My family owned Kennedys the Bakers in the High Street. I loved going into the bakehouse for the morning rolls, on a Saturday. Then I was a Saturday girl, family business, no choice. My best friend was Alice Thompson, and I remember that long walk in all weathers to school and the fun we... [more]
Shared on 10 November 2009
I was born in Dunbeg (Dunstaffnage.
First day at the old village school, classmates, Mrs Gardiner, Miss Cowan.
Now live North Carolina, would love to hear from anyone who remembers.
Margaret
Shared on 07 August 2009
I lived in Bonawe from 1947-1956. My dad worked in Bonawe Quarries. We left in 1956 to live in Glasgow. I have lived in Yorkshire for over 30 years now but I love to go back to Bonawe. My last visit was 2007, it has changed but I still have my memories. I think the chap who ran the ferry... [more]
Shared on 23 February 2008
I remember visiting the island on holiday, living with my Auntie Katie, my father's sister who had remained on the island. Her two sons, Jerry and Andy, grew garden potatoes on the hill and we would sit down to a big bowl of them in the middle of the table and have a great feed on new garden potatoes and plenty... [more]
Shared on 24 August 2009
THE SLATE ISLANDS
By Walter Deas
Some 24k (15 miles) south and west of Oban lies an area with interesting old villages, megalithic cairns,... [more]
Shared on 19 March 2008
Extracts From Eriska & Isle Of Eriska books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Eriska, inspired by Frith photos.
Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
he first effective spinning mill in the west of Scotland was built at Rothesay. Between 1787 and 1834, the number of cotton mills opened in Scotland rocketed from just 19 to 134. During the American Civil War imports of Cotton fell from 8,600 tons in 1861 to 500 tons in 1862 and 350 tons in 1864. The effects of the naval blockade by the North on Confederate ports caused severe... [more]
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
This is the embarkation point for sailings to the various Clyde resorts, and also to Milport, just across from and within sight of Largs, on the island of Great Cumbrae. The pier is little changed today. The lower building to the immediate right of the Temperance Hotel was a public house, the Old Pier Vaults, an interesting combination!
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Around Glasgow Photographic Memories
The buildings in this scene are still recognisable, although they have been renovated and modernised. The Esplanade has been landscaped, with grassy greens, paved walkways, plenty of seating, and leisure amenities. New houses have also been erected nearby. St Columba's Parish Church is still a landmark.
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