麻豆社

D脿 bhliadhna bhon a chaidh an leabhar cli霉iteach, 'Dol Fodha na Gr猫ine' fhoillseachadh, 's e a' cl脿radh buaidh a' Chogaidh Mh貌ir air aon choimhearsnachd eileanach ann an Le貌dhas, chuir Comunn Eachraidh Nis turas s貌nraichte tiamhaidh, dri霉idhteach air d貌igh gu l脿raichean bhl脿ir agus uaighean cogaidh a' Bheilg agus na Frainge.

Two years since the publication of the critically acclaimed book Dol Fodha na Gr猫ine, which recorded the impact of WWI on one Lewis island community, the Ness Historical Society organised an emotional and moving trip to visit the WWI battlefields and war graves in Belgium and France.

The district of Ness is the most northerly in the Isle of Lewis. Yet, it is a vibrant community where neighbours have connections dating back 200 years. It is no surprise that WWI brought tragedy and loss which is still felt to this day by such a close knit community. We follow the journey of a group of 40 from Ness who visit the battle sites and burial places of their forebears.

For three member of the group who all lost family, the trip was not only an act of homage but also a quest. It's been a 40-year journey for Annie MacSween as she was one of the founders of the society. It gave Roddy Murray the opportunity to fulfil a life long wish and visit the grave of one his Uncles. Anne MacLeod is employed by the Historical society, and was the organiser of the trip which had it's own day-to-day challenges!