In this episode I talk to Alistair Morrison of Dervaig. Al's family holidayed in Dervaig when he was young, and eventually bought a cottage in the village. I was keen to talk to Al as he’s someone who has always longed to be here. His experiences in childhood and throughout his teenage years here left... Continue Reading →
Podcast 06 – Alasdair MacLean
In this episode I’m delighted to say that I get the chance to talk with Alasdair MacLean. Alasdair was born in Dervaig, and spent his childhood around and about the village. He can trace his family in the area back to the mid 1700’s. Alasdair is well known for his work as a fisherman, and... Continue Reading →
Happy Hallowe’en!
A very happy hallowe'en to you, where ere ye be. I hope you have as good a time as these wee guisers in South Uist had! https://youtu.be/I-r6qcc7oyg
Podcast 05 – Anne Cleave
In this episode I talk with Anne Cleave. Anne and her husband Colin moved to Mull in the late 90’s and ran Round and About, a local newspaper, and published the red book, our local telephone book, amongst many other things. Our conversation goes into Anne’s life here, her working life before coming to Mull,... Continue Reading →
A Bit of a Northern Bias At Present
I must apologise for the North end bias of the podcast feed at present. I live in Dervaig, so travel is always something to be considered when planning who to talk to. As I'm making WWDitW off of my own back and largely from my own resources, I've been concentrating on people and places I... Continue Reading →