Guga Hunters

Every year, ten men from Ness, at the northern tip of the Isle of Lewis, sail north-east for some forty miles to a remote rock called Sulasgeir. Their mission is to catch and harvest the guga; the almost fully grown gannet chicks nesting on the two hundred foot high cliffs that circle the tiny island. The Guga Hunters tells their story.

About the author

Donald S. Murray was born in Ness in the Isle of Lewis. A teacher, author and journalist, his poetry, prose and verse has been shortlisted for both the Saltire Award and Callum Macdonald Memorial Award. Published widely, his work has also appeared in a number of national anthologies and on BBC Radio 4 and Radio Scotland. He lives and works in Shetland.

Summary

Every year, ten men from Ness, at the northern tip of the Isle of Lewis, sail north-east for some forty miles to a remote rock called Sulasgeir. Their mission is to catch and harvest the guga; the almost fully grown gannet chicks nesting on the two hundred foot high cliffs that circle the tiny island. The Guga Hunters tells their story.

Product details

• Authors: Donald S. Murray, Murray Donald S.
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781839830211
• ISBN: 978-1-83983-021-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; NATURE / Animals / Birds, HISTORY / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hunting, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, Local History, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Social and cultural history, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Western Isles, Outer Hebrides, Hunting or shooting animals & game, Hunting or shooting animals and game, living; Hunting; Scotland; Western Isles; Hunters; Guga