Stop by the very beautiful and rugged Uig bay this morning on the East coast of Lewis and recall this photograph at Aunt Castafiore’s house. The beautiful Lewis Chessmen are said to have been found here in 1831 and date from the 12th Century. They are believed to be of Norse origin but it remains a mystery as to why they were left or hidden in the sands here.

Each of the pieces have their own unique character. Here the Queens face seems racked with worry…