John Macdonald (Apostle of the North)
John Macdonald (1779–1849) was a Scottish minister known in Scotland as the Apostle of the North. He is also remembered for his visits and descriptions of life on St Kilda.
Signing The Deed Of Demission Macdonald is shown behind Patrick Macfarlan who is central with a quill pen.
John Macdonald - The Apostle of the North
St Kilda is a remote archipelago situated 64 kilometres (40 mi) west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the westernmost islands of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The largest island is Hirta, whose sea cliffs are the highest in the United Kingdom; three other islands were also used for grazing and seabird hunting. The islands are administratively a part of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar local authority area.
Overview of Village Bay, St Kilda
The Street in 1886
1580 Carte of Scotlande showing Hyrth (i.e. Hirta) at left and Skaldar to the north east
The Village Street showing restoration work