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Our Lady of the Isles

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Our Lady of the Isles

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    October 23, 2024

    Our Lady of the Isles (Gaelic, Bana Thighearna nan Eilean) is a striking statue of the Madonna and Child. It was commissioned in response to proposals from the Ministry of Defence to establish a large missile testing range on the island, which threatened the local way of life, culture, and language. The resistance was led by Canon John Morrison, the local parish priest. The statue was designed by Scottish sculptor Hew Lorimer and completed in 1957. It is made from granite and stands as a symbol of the islanders’ devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

      September 1, 2025

      The statue is a beautiful photo motif

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        Location: Iochdar, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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