{"product_id":"calums-road-ebook","title":"Calum's Road","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unforgettable true story of one man’s vision, resilience and twenty‑year battle to build a road with his own hands on the Isle of Raasay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern Scottish classic, celebrating determination, community and the quiet heroism of a man who refused to let his home fade into history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalum’s Road\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the astonishing true story of Calum MacLeod, the last resident of northern Raasay, who refused to let his community die. Born in 1911, Calum tended the Rona lighthouse until semi‑automation in 1967 reduced his duties. With the north end of the island emptying and no road connecting Arnish to the rest of Raasay, he decided to act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of 56, armed with little more than hand tools, determination and a belief that the land deserved a future, Calum set out to build the “impossible” road himself. Working alone during his months off, he carved a perfectly engineered track across unforgiving terrain — complete with flawless gradients, culverts and supporting walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe project became a twenty‑year labour of love: part engineering feat, part artistic creation, part act of devotion to a disappearing community. Roger Hutchinson’s account is both moving and inspiring, capturing the quiet heroism of a man who refused to give up on his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An incredible testament to one man’s determination.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Sunday Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A remarkable portrait of resilience, craftsmanship and the power of one individual to shape a landscape.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true story\u003c\/strong\u003e more gripping than fiction — a single man builds a road by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of Scottish resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e and community spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichly researched local history\u003c\/strong\u003e brought to life with warmth and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of biography, heritage and Highland history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn classic\u003c\/strong\u003e that continues to inspire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Hutchinson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award‑winning author and journalist whose work often explores the history, culture and communities of the Highlands and Islands. His books are celebrated for their humanity, insight and storytelling craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 June 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780857900029\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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