Jack and Meg Gillett are experienced authors and teachers. Drawing on their shared love of travelling and learning, they have written numerous books for leading academic publishers including Collins, Longman and Oxford University Press.

Their passion for the Hebrides began separately during their student years: Meg undertook a teaching placement on one of the islands, while Jack conducted research into the effects of economic change on island life as part of his Geography degree. Since then, they have returned many times, most recently completing a journey through the Western Isles from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis.

Through their travels, Jack and Meg have developed a deep appreciation of how Hebridean communities adapt to their rugged surroundings and to the dramatic changes that have shaped island life over the centuries.