Skip to product information
Pabay
£16.99
The Story of a Small Scottish Island and the Family Who Made It Home
Christopher Whatley on the rich history of Pabay in the Inner Hebrides
Access Your Content in Seconds
- Complete your purchase on our store.
- Download The Grey Hill App (free).
- Log in using the same email from checkout.
- Your ebook will appear instantly in your library.
All content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.
About the Ebook
The tiny diamond-shaped island of Pabay lies in Skye's Inner Sound, just two and a half miles from the bustling village of Broadford. One of five Hebridean islands of that name, it derives from the Norse papa-ey, meaning 'island of the priest'. Many visitors since the first holy men built their chapel there have felt that Pabay is a deeply spiritual place, and one of wonder. These include the great 19th-century geologists Hugh Miller and Archibald Geikie, for whom the island's rocks and fossil-laden shales revealed much about the nature of Creation itself.Len and Margaret Whatley moved to Pabay from the Midlands and lived there from 1950 until 1970. Leaving a landlocked life in Birmingham for the emptiness of an uninhabited island was a brave and challenging move for which nothing could have prepared them. Christopher Whatley, their nephew, was a regular visitor to Pabay whilst they lived there. In this book, based on archival research, oral interviews, memory and personal experience, he explores the history of this tiny island jewel, and the people for whom it has been home, to create a vivid picture of the trials, tribulations and joys of island life.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the remarkable story of one of Scotland's lesser-known islands
- Learn about the people, industries, and traditions that shaped Pabay
- Explore the broader history of Hebridean island life
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Christopher A. Whatley OBE, FRSE is Emeritus Professor of Scottish History at the University of Dundee. Initially an historian of the coal and salt industries, and of Scottish industrialisation, he has since written on Scotland’s everyday life, urban society, popular protest, riot and disorder, the causes and consequences of the Union of 1707, memorialisation, and Scottish writers including Robert Burns and his legacy, and John Galt.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 18 July 2019
Print Length: 320 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788852081
Format: Ebook
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access my ebook?
Download The Grey Hill App and log in using the same email you used at checkout. Your ebook will appear instantly in your library.
Can I read it online?
Yes — you can also access your purchases via our online reader at reader.thegreyhill.com.
I can't see my ebook — what should I do?
Tap the refresh button in the app or online reader. If it still doesn't appear, ensure you're logged in with the same email used at checkout. If issues continue, contact us and we'll help right away.
Can I gift this ebook?
Yes — you can purchase a Grey Hill Gift Card here: Buy a Gift Card. The recipient can redeem it on our store, and the ebook will appear in The Grey Hill App.