31 S Galson at Midnight



A local Artists interpretation of 31 S Galson
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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.



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



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:
We the inhabitants of the Isle of Lewis are a proud people
that achieve feats such as this despite our limited means.



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



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.