Rhenigidale

Kenneth MacKay

ISBN 10: 1789071127 / ISBN 13: 9781789071122

Published by Acair Ltd, 2016

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs6275469537

Synopsis:

Sometimes dreams do come true and for Kenneth MacKay 20th February 1990 was the day that his dream became a reality with the official opening of the road to the village of Rhenigidale. The village nestles on the north east coast of Harris, looking out to the Shiant Islands, and is visited by walkers from all over the world to experience the Postie s walk . This rugged path, snaking nearly four miles along the cliff tops, was the shortest land access to the village and was the only route available to the village postmen. In this very personal account Kenneth MacKay, one of the last village postmen to make the arduous journey, describes both growing up in the village and, as an adult, the successful campaign he led to have the road built. Family photographs, croft histories, maps and excerpts from relevant papers all contribute to this fascinating story.

About the Author: Kenneth MacKay was born and brought up in the small village of Rhenigidale in the Isle of Harris. He spent many years working as a postman, but his life's passion was to ensure a road be built linking his remote village with the rest of the island. Facing a multitude of obstacles and powerful adversity, and with the support of the village, the Rhenigidale road was finally built. 'Rhenigidale' is Kenneth MacKay's first book.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rhenigidale
Publisher: Acair Ltd
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good