Interesting It seems that the fairing pieces have become quite collectable and valuable these days for resale............. assuming they are fairly old. Sorry if this is considered off topic. ann...delta Subject: [SCT-ISLAY] Re Lochindaal boating accident "fairs were held in May and November and must have lasted into the 20th century as Katie Shaw who was dear friend and vicarious grandmother to our children used to tell us about the excitement of going to the feeing Fair. Young men would give their favourite girls 'fairings' - little gifts that would be sold on stalls at the Fair".