Fara : Forever in our hearts
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In her final years, Retta Mackay began writing the story of her childhood on the beautiful, remote island of Fara in Orkney, where she was raised on a family croft. Her youngest daughter, Angela Esplin continued the work after Retta passed away.
Part One - Retta Mackay's Memories
1. Stoney Ayre
2. School and Upperhouse
3. The War
4. Boyfriends
5. Voy
6. Coming Home
7. Children
8. Leaving Fara
Part Two - Angela Tait's Memories
TitleFara : Forever in our hearts
Place of publicationDunstable, UK
Year of publication2025
20th century
Pagination188
IllustrationsSome photos, colour and b&w
Dimensions230x150x12mm
MaterialBook
ISBN9798294617417
NotesClass number: Orkney Room 914.14 Y
SubjectReminiscences
Geographical keywordFara
