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.

The Scottish Island Quiz
  1. What island has a round church designed 'so the devil could find no corners to lurk in'?

  2. What island was the Duke of Hamilton its sole proprietor?

  3. What island has a stream called Struthan nan Ceann (Stream of Heads) because of it being choked after a battle with heads of Duart clansmen?

  4. What island was home ot the world renown MacCrimmon pipers?

  5. What island was involved in a famous prediction of the Brahan Seer about a father outliving his family?

  6. What island has a beautiful church built in Italian style as a wartime memorial?

  7. What island is known as the Queen of the North Isles?

  8. What island had the last whaling station?

  9. What island has the unofficial record for wind speed of 177 mph?

  10. What island has the Pilgrim's Well which was reputed to cure many ailments and bring about remarkable cures?

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