Canna Schooldays

Ever since Canna’s schoolhouse was built in 1878, pupils have walked the rough and sometimes dangerous path to sit within its walls for their school day. In this meticulously-researched account, author and former headteacher in Canna Kate Riley reveals to us a small world where teachers strive to impart knowledge despite scarce resources, rigorous inspections, wild weather and the daily demands of island crofting life.