My father, John Ganner, was in the RAF for his national service and was sent to St Kilda in 1957 in what was known as 'Operation Hard Rock', the objective was to build the jetty, huts, and a road to the summit in order to set up a missile early-warning system. He was there for 2 years and always told stories of how amazing the island was. One thing he did that he shouldn't have done was to come back with a souvenir he found hidden in a dry-stone wall in the village - an old brass flare pistol, which sat on the mantlepiece for decades. I inherited this, and have been in touch with the NTS in order to arrange its return to the island. When my dad passes, he is in an Alzheimer's home, I will go to St Kilda with his ashes to the island he loved, and return what he took all those years ago.
Disagree, it was the people being exposed to modern life telling their families they can have better materialistic things elsewhere easier. Nothing to do with the church
Same here. Is dòcha gun robh mi air an t-ainm "St Kilda" a chluinntinn turas no dhà nam bheatha, ach 's ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a fhuair mi barrachd a-mach mun eilein bhig, iongantaich seo.
What are these restrictions? My 94 year old dad is keen to visit this place and as his son I would be his companion on any possible trip. Henry of England.
@henryfitch8710 from my search to book a private boat to the island ( there is not an offical ferry to it) all of the ones I viewed limit the age to max 65 year olds and able bodied as their boats are speed boats and the terrain is slippy on the jetty when you get there, there are no facilities just wild camping.
@yokaicustoms because she is making the place out to be inviting and the poor viewers think they can easily get there to their ancestral home or a nice location when there is no Public or national trust ferries to it. It seems misleading to me.
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My father, John Ganner, was in the RAF for his national service and was sent to St Kilda in 1957 in what was known as 'Operation Hard Rock', the objective was to build the jetty, huts, and a road to the summit in order to set up a missile early-warning system. He was there for 2 years and always told stories of how amazing the island was. One thing he did that he shouldn't have done was to come back with a souvenir he found hidden in a dry-stone wall in the village - an old brass flare pistol, which sat on the mantlepiece for decades. I inherited this, and have been in touch with the NTS in order to arrange its return to the island. When my dad passes, he is in an Alzheimer's home, I will go to St Kilda with his ashes to the island he loved, and return what he took all those years ago.
Thank you for sharing this story.
It looks like such a peaceful place (when the weather is right!)
Why don't they renovate a couple more of the cottages and rent them out as holiday lets
I read the book 'The life and Death of St Kilda'. It was the arrival of the Church and Vicar that started the downfall of St Kilda.
The irony. Paradise lost by another fear monger and do-gooder. 😂
@@stephenobrien7660 Where is the fear mongering? I just commented on what has already happened. Why does this make me a do-gooder?
Disagree, it was the people being exposed to modern life telling their families they can have better materialistic things elsewhere easier. Nothing to do with the church
@@robinhazell6019 Think he means the vicar.
That particular vicar made their lives a living hell ....don't know why they didn't run him out of it Mackay was his name I think ...
Excellent video!
If I hadn't done Scottish gaelic I never would have known about St Kilda!
Same here. Is dòcha gun robh mi air an t-ainm "St Kilda" a chluinntinn turas no dhà nam bheatha, ach 's ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a fhuair mi barrachd a-mach mun eilein bhig, iongantaich seo.
There are age/health limits to visiting the Island, she did not mention it!
What are these restrictions? My 94 year old dad is keen to visit this place and as his son I would be his companion on any possible trip. Henry of England.
@henryfitch8710 from my search to book a private boat to the island ( there is not an offical ferry to it) all of the ones I viewed limit the age to max 65 year olds and able bodied as their boats are speed boats and the terrain is slippy on the jetty when you get there, there are no facilities just wild camping.
@@destinationunknown4959 Why would she mention the rules and requirements of private companies that aren't connected to the National Trust?
@yokaicustoms because she is making the place out to be inviting and the poor viewers think they can easily get there to their ancestral home or a nice location when there is no Public or national trust ferries to it. It seems misleading to me.
@@destinationunknown4959 Fair comment.
In gaelic St Kilda is Hiort!
A bit unwelcoming really. Is the island open to visitors as it certainly doesn't appear they want them.
agree, allmost everything is closed for public.
Please do this and don't do that. Thank you!
But U can leave there some money, if U want, LOL