Kirsty has just recently graduated from the University of St Andrews (June 2022) but she experienced the first initial lockdown from March – August 2020 at home in North Uist. She also talks about the freedom of lockdown on North Uist and being able to take walks around her family …

Chris is a HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot who now lives on the Isle of Lewis with his wife and three young children. In his interview Chris discusses the vital work carried out by him and his fellow crew members during lockdown from carrying covid positive patients from …

Lorna is the CEO of the Harris Tweed Authority based on the Isle of Lewis which is a global brand which allows the labours of every weaver, dyer, blender, carder, spinner, warper, finisher and inspector involved in the process on Lewis to have their work distributed and appreciated globally. In …

  Duncan has lived on the Isle of Skye since 1966 and in his interview, he speaks of the amazing community spirit of the island and the challenges and triumphs that lockdown afforded both him personally and his local community. His story offers a unique insight into the local life …

Following a life-long connection with the island, Shiona moved to Iona from London eight years ago with her husband and two young children. Her interview provides a fascinating insight into the energy and dynamism of community life, and of family life, behind the more visible historically significant aspects of Iona …

Morag was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis and volunteered for the Point and Sandwick delivery meal service during lockdown. In her interview, she discusses the personal satisfaction she gained from helping members of her community whilst also being able to maintain a routine. The community spirit and …

Matthew was born on the Isle of Lewis but in his interview, he reflects on how the pandemic and lockdown restrictions have allowed him the opportunity to contribute to his community in a new way. Despite the challenges of isolation during lockdown, he discusses how beneficial he found volunteering for …

Shona currently lives in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis but is originally from South Uist. She is the Digital Heritage Project Officer at Museum nan Eileen and has worked in the heritage sector for 5 years. Shona’s story focuses on the challenges of facing the initial lockdown with the …

Iain was born and grew up on Lewis. He is a retired schoolteacher from the Nicholson Institute, and now enjoys being involved in many of the societies and groups on the island. Iain tells us how the local community were hard hit by lockdown especially the restrictions on social gatherings …