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West Highland Piers (Paperback)
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Unlike in the rest of the United Kingdom the pier in Scotland has
always seen as functional rather than as a pleasure pier. This was
certainly the case on the West Highland Coast. During the
nineteenth century and well into the twentieth century shipping was
the only way to transport goods and people in and out of the West
Highlands and Islands. Served by paddle steamers, puffers and small
coasters, the piers served a vital function for their communities.
Often with stunning mountain backdrops, many settlements clustered
around the piers. Some piers, like at Oban could accommodate a
number of ships at once, while others, such as at Scarinish on the
Island of Tiree, were built with functionality in mind, providing
for the needs of the inhabitants. Alistair Deayton brings together
a superb selection of images of the West Highland piers. Telling
their history and showing just some of the variety of vessels that
called there. Included are the piers at Oban, Ullapool, Port
Askiag, Kennacriag, Malliag, Tarbet and Armadale. From Macbrayne's
steamers to the working vessels of McCallum, Orme and the puffers
of Glenlight, a vast array of ships are shown. Many of the piers
are still an important part of life on the West Coast with
Caledonian MacBrayne ferries running between the mainland and the
Islands.
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