Across the Minch: Traditional Boatbuilding in Uist & Wester Ross

The project involved young people building and repairing small boats and learning about local styles and traditions.

Across the Minch provides progression to in-depth training aimed at local young people interested in boatbuilding and repair as a career. Four two-year training posts are underway at the Boatshed and Am Bàta. Two one-year posts in oral history training in Plockton have now been completed and the excellent work compiled by Colin Parsons and Fergus Walker is displayed on the project website.