Eriskay Jerseys
Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH
Type:Arts & Crafts
Book Tickets Online
About
Eriskay Jersey's are traditional jerseys which where knitted by the women of Eriskay for their fishermen husbands. The finely knitted seamless jersey was crafted this way for warmth and to keep out the damp. Intricate patterns were used which had an individual pattern for each fisherman and it is said that this was to enable identification, if a fisherman was lost at sea. Today, only a small number of women produce these jerseys and can be ordered at the community shop in Eriskay.What's Nearby
The beach is a stunning white sandy beach and easily accessible from the village, near am…
0.25 miles awayConstructed by the islanders themselves under the guidance of Fr. Allan McDonald using…
0.26 miles away
Photograph © David WilsonIn the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Peter and…
0.29 miles awayThis stunning diver species breeds on large moorland lochs in the summer and winters in…
0.54 miles awayPrince Charles Edward Stuart's first landfall in Scotland was on the Island of Eriskay on…
0.56 miles awayThis pink and white, striped funnel-shaped flower is found only here in the Outer Hebrides
0.59 miles awayBonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July…
0.71 miles away
Photograph © David WilsonIn the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Johnny,…
0.72 miles awayStations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr…
0.98 miles awayCommon Seals can be found in small numbers and usually present themselves on the rocks.
1.18 miles awayKilbride House was home of Alasdair MacDonald of Boisdale. The house is no longer…
2.36 miles awayBottlenose dolphins can be seen in the Sound of Barra.
3.04 miles away
My Planner
You can build your own holiday itinerary here! Just browse our site and click this button to add to your itinerary when you see something you like.
If your planner is not finished, simply click save and you can come back to it later on!
You also have the option to send your itinerary to our tailor made holiday partner.
© Outer Hebrides Tourism (Trading) 2021. Registered in Scotland SC 201113. All Rights Reserved
Ratings Powered By
