Author: Laura Major

Homes Need More Than Land: Remembering Water in Rural and Island Development Planning  

3rd Sep 2025

“A significant number of people are homeless, and some are living in conditions of rooflessness, without shelter or temporary accommodation … In most areas, the lack of affordable housing was a central reason why young people were not able to return to their local areas after leaving to study or work elsewhere.”   — Scottish Human … More Homes Need More Than Land: Remembering Water in Rural and Island Development Planning  

Water, Memory & Change: Introducing the Project

25th Jun 2025

Earlier this year, a new display opened at the Isle of Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre. It reflects on broad themes around water, culture, and history on the island, drawing on sources including community memories, archival materials, oral histories, and recent research. The display looks at how water has shaped daily life on Lismore over time, … More Water, Memory & Change: Introducing the Project