Deaths:

Mary MacRae: 8th. September 1909 - 3rd. September 1993.
The death of Mary MacRae just a few days before her 84th. birthday came as a great sadness to islanders here. She will be remembered not only for the varied life she had lived on Coll - including even census work on one occasion - but for the lively mind and warmth with which she welcomed visitors.

Ruth Smith: 27th. July 1945 - 1st. July 1993
The death of Ruth Smith in July came as a shock to the island. Ruth and Neil had lived in Gallanach for a short time but had become valued members of the community. Ruth was especially fond of the animals on the farm and enjoyed looking after any sickly lamb or calf. She loved Coll as a girl, spending many holidays here. Her gentleness and kindness will be long remembered by those of us fortunate enough to have known her, sadly for so short a time.

Births:
To Amanda and Jock Thomas at Acha House, a true Aberdonian son, Webster Robbie, was born on 30th. Dec. 1993.

Alison McVey and John Porrelli at Ceann-a-Bhaigh welcome the addition to their family of Finlay John born on 29th. April 1993; a brother for Helena Maria and Lawrie Neil,

Arrivals:
Welcome to Chris and Tessa Facey who have come to live at Walker's Cottage on Coll after 20 years of being Summer (and Easter) Swallows.

Welcome also to Steven and Karlijn Dickison who have come from Maastricht in Holland to Uig Cottage in Coll.