'In short, this is an excellent and informative book, one which – I suspect – many people will carry in the glove compartment of their car while driving north or south through these islands’
'A well-researched guide covering all facets of island life… this book is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their knowledge of Scottish history'
Dr Mary MacLeod Rivett is an experienced archaeologist working from Gearrannan, on the West Coast of the Isle of Lewis. With a background in international commercial and research archaeology, she worked as Western Isles Archaeologist for over 11 years, before returning to freelance research and academic work in 2009. In 2017 she took up a position with Historic Environment Scotland.