Your Stories

You can submit your story in this section. We are looking for people's memories, stories, recollections and anecdotes about anything connected with the Highlands and Islands. These will be reviewed and, if suitable, added to the site. You can also read other people's contributions too.


Kessock Ferry disaster 1894 by Thurman Reynolds My wife's great great grandfather Angus McKinnon was one of two survivors of the sinking of the ferry. Added 23/09/2008


Creative Writing (17 stories)	Everyday Memories (24 stories)

You can submit your story to Am Baile either by filling in the form below or you can send us a printed copy by post to Am Baile, Highland Libraries, Library Support Unit, 31A Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA. You can also send a photograph to accompany your story. Please include your name and the name of your story so that we know which story it belongs with. All photographs accompanied by an S.A.E. will be returned after digitisation. Alternatively, you can click here to send us an image attached to an email. Again, please make sure you include your name & the name of the story. Please note that material will not be accepted that is considered to be illegal, defamatory, obscene or potentially offensive in any way.

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