Donald E. Meek, a native of the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree, was Professor of Scottish and Gaelic Studies at the University of Edinburgh until 2008. He was previously Professor of Celtic at the University of Aberdeen from 1993 to 2001. He has written numerous books and countless articles as well as building the occasional model boat.
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Very interesting as after about 20 years holidaying on the island found this book telling us things we didn’t know
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This is another superb work from Donald Meek, weaving together in a masterful way his patient research in the archives, the stories he’s heard from family and neighbours, his knowledge of Gaelic as another tool to unlock the mysteries of the past - and his obvious passion for his subject. No doubt the book will appeal primarily to those of us with family connections to Caolas - I was thrilled to read the story of my own family’s croft and my MacLean and MacFadyen forbears. But there’s a wider interest, too, in the light this book shines on how crofts came to be, at least in this part of Tiree, and how their story has evolved over the last two centuries. Sent in by Iain Mackinnon
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Catrìona MacKenzie –
This is a wonderful book, interesting and beautifully written. The storyline is fascinating about the family’s history and island connections. I recommend this book and Isle 20 to everyone.
Iain 33 –
I think this book is very special indeed and Donald Meek has done Tiree and all of us with a connection to Tiree a real service by writing it. I asked for the book for Christmas 2021 (and should have provided a review much sooner). It came alongside a dozen other books that Christmas but it was an easy choice to pick up first, in large part because my family too is from Caolas, related to Donald and his. There are many books about Tiree, but Donald Meek has done something uniquely valuable, using his personal story to bring to life the story of big changes on the island, from the formation of the crofts in Caolas through to the present day. A wonderful book.
Melanie M. –
Looking forward to reading this and my dad is too!
shirley pinder (Guest) –
Hello Donald , I didn't realise you personally sent the book .I was at OHS same time as you but I doubt you will remember me. Shirley Evans from Tobermory .I shared lodgings with Jessmie Rutter .The book is for a friend who is going to Tiree in September
David Meredith –
An outstanding book. I have no connections to Tiree but this volume traced the history of a family and croft. It could be any family, anywhere. If you have an interest in people and how the works works you will love this!
Theona Morrison (Guest) –
The book arrived very promptly, very happy to have a copy. Could have been signed....!
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Excellent fast service. Great book.