Angus MacAskill 23 Lower Shader and his wife Ann Young 8 Ballantrushal emigrated to Dunedin,New Zealand in 1920.

Mary MacLeay 38 Lower Shader and Christina Morrison 24 Lower Shader [Bean Chalum Toss] First Cousins

Lower Shader

Lower Shader, a community shaped by migration, resilience, and ancient landscapes. Explore the stories that define this unique corner of our island

The Genesis of a New Village

Lower Shader, along with Siadar a Cladaich, Cuibh Totair, and Beagnigearraidh Farm, forms a significant part of this historic area. The modern village of Lower Shader emerged in 1827, coinciding with the construction of the road connecting Ness and Stornoway. This vital infrastructure project, known as the King's Highway or 'Rathad a Righ', prompted residents to relocate from older settlements to be closer to this new arterial route, laying the foundation for the community we know today. On the left we have Airidhantuim School built in 1888

The History of Alexander Macrae [Alaistair Corcuill]

The North Tolsta Connection to Lower Shader

Murachadh Stogaidh 8 lower Shader

R-L (1) John MacAskill {Iain Beag] (2) Iain Chalum MacAskill, (3) Roderick J Martin 15 Lower Shader, (4) John Maclean from Glasgow with Ballantrushal and High Borve connections. he was known affectionately as Shonaidh Sheese. (5) Unknown shipmate