31 S Galson at Midnight





A local Artists interpretation of 31 S Galson
 http://www.abarber.co.uk





A typical traffic jam in S Galson
Rennie F. Human ecology and consepts of sustainable development
in a crofting township. Folk Life. J Ethnology 2008;46:41-59





More traffic in S-Galson




The whole of S-Galson seen from the east to the west coast





Oh yes there is a Post office in S Galson www.galsonfarm.co.uk





Crofter David in possibly the smallest Post office in Scotland





Crofter, postmaster, entrepreneur David looks out to the sea for longboats.
Isle of Lewis was a prime site for Viking raids in the 9th Century.
See The Earl of Orkney Saga where the 11-12 Century author describes
beautifully the raids the Earls made on The South Islands i.e. Isle of Lewis
and the other Outer Hebrides.





Best neighbours ever Margaret and Murdo (ballach), previous residents in Moor View.





Robert our next door neighbour. Tomorrow he will make his mark on the world!





Moor view heat generator.
(Note the modest single malt whisky on the mantlepiece)





It is the oldest rock in the world (Lewis gneiss), this standing stone
was raised 5000 years ago for reasons unknown, but the message is:
Can anyone do better?





Icelandic neighbours: Robert, Anna B and Kristi




Kristin, Anna B and Robert





The fireplace after dark, peat fire of course





A grave below S-Galson





The old temple and graveyard below S-Galson





The necropolis of Dalmore. A good place to visit,
but some people stay there for a very long time.




It is a hard life on the Islands, but in the end they rest in a place of beauty



A view to die for





Gravestones are simple when you are famous. He played for the Queen Mother.





Waiting patiently for the big day.





Someone special?





A resident of S-Galson





A grumpy resident of S-Galson





How could anyone eat them?





Please do not let me end up in your oven






Calanish standing stones





Local beach where your mind can wander





Stone-age house near by called a Broch, 5000 years old?








Local Beaches






You can shout at the angry sea, but no one can hear you





I don't believe it: There it is the local chippy open from June to August !!!





A proud Australian in S-Galson.





The five happy chaps appeared, played for the Professor and vanished.