Taigh Dubh Shemais Robb Baile Gearr Borve. Amazing Photo
Bus Nogaidh. The super structure of these vehicles was constructed by local craftsmen. They frame consisting of a chassis, wheels and an engine. This was a step up from the horse and cart and was seen by all at the time as the latest in modern technology.
Thanks to Dan Taylor for this fantastic photo. It was taken by Seonag Murray {Seonag Pholaidh] of the Borve fishing boat Victory. Those in charge of the Shipping Federation in London thought this boat was similar to the one Lord Nelson had with the amount of fishing discharges issued. The crew: Daniel Taylor in the stern, Stroke Oars, Murachadh Iain Staggair and Pete Saunders behind them in the bow is Alig Bellag and Alig [Chontair] Nicolson
Local Worthies having a great time
Alaistair MacDonald with his Mother Maryann Matheson [Bobity Aonghais Chalum] ex 39 Borve. Their home in Wellington NZ was a haven for many Gaelic speaking sailors from the Islands. The welcome was wonderful.
Angus MacDonald 34 Borve [Aonghais Dhomhnall Ruadh] and his romantic move to Barvas
Families who moved to Gearraidh Ghuirm in 1830
John MacKenzie. The man who Engineered Borve Bridge
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