Tag Archives: Stornaway

HMY Iolaire and SS Mendi and nearly 900 tragic deaths

Posted on November 10, 2019 by ianchisnall

Earlier this year I had the privilege of travelling to Stornaway as part of our trip to the Isles of Harris and Lewis and was able to spend a few minutes at the Memorial set up a few months earlier … Continue reading →

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Two tragic sinkings

Posted on January 1, 2017 by ianchisnall

Exactly 98 years ago today a ship named the Iolaire ran onto rocks at a place called Holm at the edge of the natural harbour of Stornaway and within sight of the dockside. Holm point is shown a the bottom … Continue reading →

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The importance of roots

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ianchisnall

It is hard to understand what the impact of private jets and almost unlimited wealth would have on ordinary lives. Last night the BBC provided us with a bit of a snap shot into the visit to the Isle of … Continue reading →

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