wiay
The island of Wiay is situated off of the west coast of the Isle of Skye. Wiay is the largest of several small islands in Loch Bracadale covering approximately half a square mile.
Most of the coastline consists of vertical cliffs and the southern bluff is a striking overhanging cliff 59m high. The only real point of access is via the stoney beach at Camas na Cille (pictured above).
The derelict remains of at least three houses are found near the beach, one of which is of the blackhouse type. There was also a church in the area many years ago although no obvious trace of it remains to this day.
Flax was once grown here as there are mentions in literature of tablecloths being spun of Wiay flax.
At it's peak the most people living on Wiay was probably only around five or six and the island has now been deserted and rarely visited during the last 100 years.
The derelict remains of at least three houses are found near the beach, one of which is of the blackhouse type. There was also a church in the area many years ago although no obvious trace of it remains to this day.
Flax was once grown here as there are mentions in literature of tablecloths being spun of Wiay flax.
At it's peak the most people living on Wiay was probably only around five or six and the island has now been deserted and rarely visited during the last 100 years.
Books. DVD's and Videos
Nothing out there, to my knowledge, with any great content about Wiay. This is not an island which seems to have merited much space in the history of our country. As ever please contact Lonely-Isles if you know of any books you think would be of interest and we'll add them to the site !!
Links
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Please email Lonely Isles if you know of any suitable links.