Visitors to Oban are enchanted by the wonderful view across the bay, and by the intriguing but little-known island at its heart. This book tells the story of that island - just eight kilometres by three - whose unassuming scope reflects a perfect image of life and history in the Highlands.
The island of Kerrera has belonged to the MacDougall family since the thirteenth century and Miss Hope MacDougall has had recourse to family papers to describe the changing times. Great political events have left their mark, but changes in farming methods also affected the way of life throughout the Highlands and Islands.
The story of Kerrera is inextricably linked with that of neighbouring communities. It was on the main routes to funeral parties going to Iona, and for cattle drovers coming from Mull. Its physical presence provides good protection, and in its shelter has arisen the modern thriving port of Oban.
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