Photographs

In this poignant photo gallery, we pay tribute to the brave men from the village who answered the call during the Great War, each photograph a window into their lives and a reminder of their sacrifices; as we delve into the past, let us remember the courage, camaraderie, and indomitable spirit they displayed on distant battlefields, honouring their legacy while weaving their stories into the fabric of our community’s history.

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Timeline Gallery

3rd Seaforths:

3rd Seaforths: Murdo Murray (2), Alex Campbell(2), John Macrae (25Coll) N.J. Stewart

Tolsta prisoners of war

Tolsta prisoners of war 1914 at a prison camp in Holland John Macmillan(Glen Tolsta),

Alexander Murray (4).

Alexander Murray (4).

William Macleod (34b)

William Macleod (34b) Travelled from Alaska in 1914.

Donald Macleod (12).

Donald Macleod (12).

Middle East.

John Macdonald (32b) and Murdo Murray (22) taken in Middle East.

Drowned in the Iolaire

Donald and Calum Macleod (58) brothers drowned in the Iolaire

Murdo Maciver (25b)

Murdo Maciver (25b)

Murdo Smith (65).

Murdo Smith (65).

John and Angus Mackenzie (New Tolsta)

John and Angus Mackenzie (New Tolsta)

John Macdonald R.N.R, 12 North Tolsta

John Macdonald R.N.R, 12 North Tolsta

John Nicolson (9)

John Nicolson (9)

Murdo Graham(24)

Murdo Graham(24) killed in October 1914.

October1915

Donald Murray (22) killed in October1915 aged 19 and William John Macleod (34).

Angus Macleod (56)

Angus Macleod (56)

Donald Murray (22) and his son Murdo

Donald Murray (22) and his son Murdo

John Macleod (56)

John Macleod (56)

Donald Martin (76)

Donald Martin (76)

John Graham (39b) killed in July 1915.

John Graham (39b) killed in July 1915.

William John Macleod (34)

William John Macleod (34) front row far right. Photo taken in Mediterranean.

Tolsta War Memorial Plaque.

Tolsta War Memorial Plaque.