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Eriskay Jerseys

Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5JH

Type:Arts & Crafts

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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.

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What's Nearby

  1. Eriskay Shop is a friendly Community Shop at the heart of the community. We sell local…

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  2. Constructed by the islanders themselves under the guidance of Fr. Allan McDonald using…

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  3. Am Baile Beach

    The beach is a stunning white sandy beach and easily accessible from the village, near am…

    0.2 miles away

  1. Photograph © David Wilson

    In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Peter and…

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  2. This stunning diver species breeds on large moorland lochs in the summer and winters in…

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  3. Highest point on the Isle of Eriskay at 185 metres

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  4. Beinn Scritheann is the tallest hill on Eriskay.

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  5. Prince Charles Edward Stuart's first landfall in Scotland was on the Island of Eriskay on…

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  6. This pink and white, striped funnel-shaped flower is found only here in the Outer Hebrides

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  7. Whilst exploring Eriskay, you may come across wild Eriskay ponies.

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  8. Photograph © David Wilson

    In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Johnny,…

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  9. Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July…

    0.78 miles away
  10. Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr…

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  11. Common Seals can be found in small numbers and usually present themselves on the rocks.

    1.27 miles away
  12. Tigh na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery is by the sea at East Kilbride on the south coast…

    2.07 miles away
  13. A range of Outer Hebrides fine arts and handmade crafts in South Uist available at Tigh…

    2.08 miles away
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