The island of Lismore has an exceptionally rich heritage, both in historical monuments and in an unbroken tradition of Gaelic culture. From their first view of the Tirefour Broch, which dominates the approaches from the mainland, visitors to Lismore can explore an outstanding heritage of monuments from the past - cairns, medieval castles, the Cathedral of Argyll, carved tombstones, abandoned towns, and water mills, not to mention the Stevenson lighthouse. Due to its strategic position at the mouth of the Great Glen and its fertility, the island played a significant role in the prehistory and early history of the Western Highlands and Islands.

In this book, Robert Hay tells the story of Lismore from the earliest times to the present day, offering fascinating insights into the history of the island and the wider region.