“… always knowing from early childhood that the East End was the place to be. Once a year we would get an invite to the Castle, but it was always good to get back home. The West End was very sociable on account of all the incomers working on the Estate, but there was a much greater sense of community at the East End. In fact, each end of the island was very separate - folks hardly meeting except for annual events.

Our best outings were the Sabbath School (Free Church) Picnics. I remember paddling at Struan beach with my best dress on. Nobody minded. Everyone was having a good time. The ladies always made lots of scones and pancakes and tea."

Annie Jessie Sliep