Once home to a fishing fleet established by Arthur Anderson, notable buildings on the island include the Mucklaberry Castle tower and Vaila Hall, built in 1895. Vaila is home to an organicsheep farm and is also known for its mountain hares.
Such was the case 50 years ago, when in January 1957 the government Fishery Cruiser 'Vaila' ran aground on the small island of Eilean Iuvard (Eilean Iubhard) at the mouth of Loch Shell, Isle of Lewis.
The ‘Vaila’ ran aground at around 5.30am in poor visibility, and as she settled further onto the rocks, the captain gave the order to abandon ship.
Two lifeboats were launched safely, but a third became fouled and capsized, and the remaining men, including the captain, were thrown into the sea.
Vaila is an island in Shetland, Scotland, lying south of the Westland peninsula of the Shetland Mainland.
Once home to a fishing fleet established by Arthur Anderson (the co-founder of PandO), notable buildings on the island include the Mucklaberry Castle tower and Vaila Hall, built in 1895.
Vaila is home to an organic sheep farm and is also known for its mountain hares.
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