Mary Withall Knihy

An insight into life on the Slate Islands and a trade that ensured international recognition for Scotland, written by the Easdale Folk Museum archivist

In a kaleidoscope of historical fact, folklore and reminiscence, Mary Withall explains the existence of some of the county's settlements which, set down in a bleak if beautiful landscape miles from anywhere, appeal to the eye of the stranger for no apparent reason.

Consequent upon the Disruption in the Church of Scotland in 1843, many dissident clergy including James Bantrie, are dismissed from their comfortable livings and obliged to seek employment elsewhere

Mary Withall tells the life and times of an inspirational man.