The Outer Hebridean island of Mingulay, or ‘Big Isle’ translated from Old Norse, is only the size of a village, at 2 ½ x 1 ½ miles (4 x 2.5 km)
And yet, it calls us back.
Ach fhathast tha i gar gairm air ais.
Robert Moyes Adam
Image courtesy of the Adam Family Collection
- Photographed the island before and after it was abandoned.
- Was interested in the flora and fauna of the place.
Margaret Fay Shaw
Image courtesy of Canna House Photography Collections, © National Trust for Scotland
- Documented Mingulay between 1930 and 1934, when it was only used in the summer to graze livestock.
- Focused on the remnants of the cottages and stark cliffs, temporarily filled by people and animals.
Craig Easton
Image courtesy of Lottie Davies
- Inspired by Adam’s photographs, Easton decides to explore Mingulay in August 2021.
- Aims to capture how much the island has changed – or not.
- See more on Craig’s website.
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