Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - Fin's Aunt's House Skigersta

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Photograph © David Wilson

The village of Adabroc and Skigersta in the district of Ness were amalgamated to form the village of "Crobost" in Peter May's trilogy. This derelict house was the house that Peter May imagined to be Fin's Aunts house. Set overlooking the bay at Skigersta harbour, the window in between the dormers was Fin's room. Fin went to stay with his aunt, as a youngster, following the death of his parents. It was a cold and miserable place, made colder by an aunt who treated him well enough, but never loved him.

"I had been in my aunt's house before, and always thought it as a cold, miserable place, for all the colourful pots of plastic flowers and fabrics she draped around. There was a chill damp in that house that got into your bones after a while. There had been no fire on all day, and so it seemed even more wretched than usual when she pushed open the door to let us in. The naked bulb in the hall was harsh and bright as we struggled up the stairs with the bag and the case."

Extract from The Blackhouse by Peter May

What to See and Do around this location in Ness

Explore a scenic but challenging heritage walk from Skigersta to Tolsta, passing sheilings at Cuidhsiadar along the way. Visit a local weaver in Adabroc, and enjoy the café, gallery, and beach at Port of Ness. In Lionel, you’ll find a Sports Centre with ten-pin bowling and fitness suite, a café, and nearby Loch Stiapabhat. Eoropie offers a playpark, beautiful beach, the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, and Port Stoth Beach.