Restorations All Round

Restored Blackhouse, Howmore

Restored Blackhouse, Howmore

This image of a restored blackhouse in Howmore shows the road that leads from the junction to the hostel, top right. The interactive map that accompanies a range of local photographs has the house marked in a wrong position, but it provides a good sense of the relationship between the village and the adjacent coast. There are relatively many restored buildings here and they attract visitors from all parts. Of course, the three buildings that comprise the hostel have been rescued from dereliction. The appeal for funds to assist in their improvement continues