Notice of a Beehive House in the Island of St Kilda. (with Additional Notes by Thomas, F W L)

Thomas Muir (Author)

F W L Thomas (Contributor)


Keywords:
Beehive house, Architecture, Folklore, Gaelic, Ossian
Location(s):
St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Uncertain

Abstract


The author describes the 'Heroine's House' on St Kilda including its dimensions and construction. He notes its similarities to other 'beehive houses' found in the Outer Hebrides. Also included in this article is a letter sent to the author from Captain F W L Thomas about a legend associated with this part of St Kilda.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.225.232

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Published
30-11-1862
How to Cite
Muir, T., & Thomas, F. W. L. (1862). Notice of a Beehive House in the Island of St Kilda. (with Additional Notes by Thomas, F W L). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 3, 225–232. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.225.232
Issue
Vol. 3 (1862)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.003.225.232