Hello, My name is Linda and I emmigrated as a child with my family from Rothesay in 1949. My maternal grandparents, David Walker & Elizabeth McCrone moved to the Island after their marriage in Paisley in 1914. The Walkers operated a drapery buisness. The Walker children all attended the Rothesay Academy, I believe in burnt down in 1956. My mother, second of 4 children, married James McAleese, son of James McAleese & Jessie Montgomery. The McAleese' operated a radio shop in Rothesay. I am interested in discovering more about the Island for the period between 1914 - 1940. Is there a historical society of Bute or perhaps a book availabe? I am looking forward to participating in the future Cheerio, Linda.