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Was Stroma abandoned?

Recorded 6 years ago

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William Bremner poses the question, Was Stroma abandoned?” In this interview, William compares and contrasts life on the island with that of mainland Caithness.

Having spent the first three years of his life on Stroma and as a young adult had the opportunity to return to the island to work William draws upon his personal experiences to explore the challenges of island life.

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William BremnerBorn in 1954

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