Satellite technology for digital guide of Berneray’s heritage 29/1/13
Berneray Historical Society is to use satellite technology to create a trail linking places on the island with their traditional Gaelic heritage.
The unique project entitled Eilean Bheàrnaraigh -
This project will use GPS satellite-
The work will be coordinated by part-
Mr Kerr said: “This is a very exciting project that will use the power of modern technology to investigate, record and share this fascinating aspect of our island's history and culture."
Colin McLean, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund Scotland, said: “Clearly the success of All Our Stories has reinforced the fact that we are indeed a nation of story tellers and that we want to explore and dig deeper into our past and discover more about what really matters to us.
“This is exactly what the grant will do for Berneray Historical Society as they embark on a real journey of discovery.”
The funding comes from the All Our Stories lottery small grant programme launched last year in support of BBC Two’s The Great British Story.
TV presenter and historian Michael Wood, said: “We British love our history, and no wonder: few nations in the world, if any, have such riches on their doorstep, and so much of it accessible to all of us. It is really tremendous that the people of Berneray have been inspired to get involved to tell their own story and to dig deeper into their own past.