St Kilda - Scotland's remote Atlantic island that was totally evacuated in 1930.

[@smogmonster1876]

Wonderful video Gordon. Really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing the fascinating history of the Archipelago.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

My pleasure! Kind regards, Gordon

[@jennifermackinnon6982]

I thoroughly enjoyed this it was very well done with a great narrator who you could tell had very fun feelings about his subject and was thoroughly informed about his subject too very cool

[@debrap947]

Thank you Gordon...lovely history of what sounds like a very special Scottish "clan".

[@gordonsscotland8441]

Yes, I think they were quite unique, Debra, no doubt brought about by their isolation. Kind regards, Gordon

[@PhilGregory101]

Great video, well presented and researched. I extended my knowledge on the subject and learnt a lot from the video, so many thanks for that. Easy-to-listen-to story teller. Wonder if he does other subject or does he just cover Scotland? This is the first one I have seen so far, so will check out his other vides to see if they are as good as this one :-)

[@STUARTDable]

Brilliant video and a great narrator

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Thank you Gordon. I did so enjoy your insights into the fascinating history of Island St. Kilda and its ancient lineage. My interest was piqued by the title, because as a Melburnian now, one of our prominent vibrant city suburbs bears the name of St. Kilda, an obvious tribute those original emigre`s and their lonely island. Cant help wondering how many of our citizens know of the origins of the name for Melbourne`s St. Kilda. Again thanks for this enlightening video.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

My pleasure, Charles. Interesting to hear about the Melbourne connection. Kind regards, Gordon

[@laineymac4133]

Hi Gordon, enjoying your videos very much. I’m a Scot who now lives in England. So it’s nice to hear a familiar accent and also hear some interesting things about my homeland. All the best

[@gordonsscotland8441]

Glad you're enjoying them! Kind regards, Gordon

[@mikegardner9184]

I enjoyed the history of St. Kilda very much . I have seen several fiction works made into movies about people that moved from such islands and now I can see why they would have to move. It was wonderful to see how they met together and decided how to help all on the island together . We have do not see this as much now and it refreshing to see that it is not forgotten. THANKS Mike G.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

Thanks, Mike. Whilst it is sad that the island had to be abandoned you can see how this had to happen, for the benefit of the residents. It was great to see how the government of the day stepped in to help them, and thought about where best to re-settle them. Kind regards, Gordon

[@kitefan1]

This is fascinating. I have just learned of this island.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

It’s an amazing story. I was so honoured, a long time ago, to meet one of the inhabitants who had been evacuated to the mainland! Kind regards

[@kitefan1]

@@gordonsscotland8441 Amazing. Thanks.

[@monisafraser1969]

Very interesting information. Thanks so much for this video. I so enjoy all of your videos.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

As ever, thanks for this Monisa. Glad you enjoyed it! Kind regards, Gordon

[@TokyoDrftg]

I enjoy these videos so much! The Black Douglas please!!!?

[@gordonsscotland8441]

It's on my list! Been incredibly busy recently so regrettably haven't had time. Hopefully soon! Kind regards, Gordon

[@mikeherren5604]

Thankyou Gordon. What a wonderful bit of history you got to share in and thx for sharing it with us.

[@gordonsscotland8441]

As always, my pleasure, Mike! Kind regards, Gordon

[@richardgressle2640]

How does one get there if at all? If one gets there, and can it be camped?

[@gordonyoung9950]

Hi Richard. As far as I know you can only go for day trips. If you want to stay overnight I think you may have to take a cruise. Here’s details of one firm offering day trips, but there are probably others. Maybe search the internet? www.kildacruises.co.uk/st-kilda Hope you get there! Kind regards, Gordon

[@Duececoupe]

One of these days, I'll pay St. Kilda a visit....

[@gordonsscotland8441]

My own thoughts, entirely! I was all set to go from Skye a few years ago, but weather was terrible and the sailing was cancelled. One day….!

[@SeanDonaghey-x8u]

And was it originally known as "skelda" old norse for "a shield"? SEAN DHONNCHAIDH

[@gordonsscotland8441]

There are lots of theories about where the name came from, Sean, as there is no saint called ‘St Kilda’. One is as you say from the Norse name for shields - ‘Skildir’. Another is that it is a corruption of the Norse word ‘kelda’ meaning ‘well’ as there is an important well on the main island, Hirta. And there’s also the view that it is an adaptation of ‘Skildar’ the name of an island that appeared on a map of Scotland dating to 1583. Nobody really knows, I’m afraid! Kind regards, Gordon

[@جاوید123-ر1ب]

si kilda is my all emotion

[@SeanDonaghey-x8u]

A very moving account. Thank you. SEAN DHONNCHAIDH

[@gordonsscotland8441]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sean! Kind regards, Gordon