The Scottish Islands by Hamish Haswell Smith contains the most complete information available on all of the islands of the Scotland. It presents detailed information on each island, beautiful black and white drawings and complete maps. It is a superb tour without leaving home. We are presenting the review of this book in a very different format. We will ask you a series of questions about the islands. You answer each question and email your responses with Island in the subject line. We will email back the right answers.

What is the name of the island which is the stepping stone between the Uists? Which island's map is shown on this page? Which island was used to test Anthrax and then had to have the entire surface washed in formaldehyde and sea water? Which island has the oldest unaltered Christian buildings in Britain? Which island is the largest in land mass of all the Scottish islands?

7. Which island has a famous cave named after Finn MacCool, the Irish hero, who was known to the Scots as Fingal (chief of valour) and is said to have defended the Hebrides?

8. Which island has the largest lobster pond in Scotland and is known for its slate which was used on the roof of Iona Cathedral?

9. Which island is home to the famous Rothesay Castle?

10. Which island's air strip is a great sweep of beach called Tràigh Mhòr?

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