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The ferry house was built in 1813 and can still be seen on the Ard Neakie promonotory. There3 was an Inn close to the house and Dolina, Hughie's mother ran a shop there.

Heilam or Heileam Ferry

 

Heilam Ferry lies on the eastern shore of Loch Eriboll, it was the site of the ferry across the loch until the road was compeated in 1890. The origin of the name is Norse and means - an islet or a rock detached form the mainland. In 1819 there were seven tennants of the Reay Estate living there. 

George and Dolina Married 1887

Heilam Ferry House Eriboll

Strathnaver Museum

Clachan, Bettyhill,
Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7SS 
t: 01641 521418
e: info@strathnavermuseum.org.uk

Strathnaver Museum is situated on the north coast of Scotland. It is based in the former Parish Church of Columba in Bettyhill and opened as a museum in 1976. Its main theme is the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, it has a room dedicated to the Clan Mackay and also tells the story of crofting life. The ancient Pictish Farr Stone is situated nearby.

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