© Martin Collins
Atlantic waves crashing into rocks of Dalbeg Bay, West Lewis. It was at such a place that young Calum was washed away, whilst fishing, leaving his father, Hector MacNeil, grieving forever at the loss of his only son. For this reason, he never again ventured near Sheldag Beach - the closest he went to Maddie Cailleach's croft was to deliver mail at her American style mail box. (Use by permission)