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'S ann anns An D矛g, a Stafain, a tha Ailean Caimbeul agus Lachaidh MacGill-Iosa. Lachie Gillies tells Allan Campbell of the history of diatomite mining in Digg, Skye.

Tha Ailean anns An D矛g an cuideachd Lachaidh MacGil脤-Iosa agus a' cluinntinn mu ghn矛omhachas na cailce a bha a' dol an sin fad grunn bhliadhnaichean aig toiseach na ficheadamh linn. Tha Lachaidh cuideachd ag innse mun eas-aonta a bha eadar cuid de na croitearan agus luchd a mh猫innidh. Bho l脿rach-f脿ire tha Lachaidh a' toirt iomradh do dh' Ailean air na ch矛 iad de sg矛re Stafain.

Allan Campbell is in the village of Digg in Staffin in the company of local crofter Lachie Gillies who tells some of the history of diatomite mining in the area in the early 20th century and also describes some disputes between the mining company and local crofters. From a vantage point Lachie describes the view of the local villages and he also tells of the challenging travel arrangements from the area prior to the coast road to Portree being constructed in the early 20th century.

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Sun 22 Apr 2012 13:00

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  • Mon 16 Apr 2012 13:30
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