'home' to Lewis, by bike, summer '06.

I cycled from Ayr to Lewis to pay my respects to my grandfather's brother, Allan Macleod, lost in the Iolaire tragedy new year's day 1919. He survived four years of war only to be drowned in sight of home.

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[calmacleod]

That's surely the old MacBrayne's MV "Loch Seaforth" in the last frame.

[johnypebs]

Yes Cal', there for personal sentimental reasons just to fill in the slide show. The Loch Seaforth is how we used to get there in the 50's and 60's, I miss those days and I miss her too. Sorry for any confusion.

[atreewithnolife]

had a tear in my eye wotchin this,my family lost young men in ww1 such a waste.

[atreewithnolife]

nice vid , crazy how life turns out ay ?

[murucky]

Brought a tear to my eye... briliant video.

[barbdd48]

Sadly my grandmother lost 3 brothers in the Great War - 1 at sea, 1 in Belgium, 1 in Mesopotania (Iraq). Tragic war. They were born at Tobson (Bernara) and relotted to Lundale on Isle of Lewis.

[calmacleod]

No confusion - thanks for the memory. Early morn Queen Street Station - Mallaig - Kyle - Stornoway. Every summer without fail.

[ADB41]

Great video, great tribute.

[crazyblanket]

Quality video big man...wha's like us?

[johnpaul33]

awesome, the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end watching this, simply due to the fact that i think it must've been a very emotional journey for you.