ST KILDA (ORIGIN)

The small island archipelago of St Kilda has an enduring magic and allure. For centuries, St Kilda's remoteness, together with the way of life of its inhabitants, has attracted huge attention from outsiders, who have been fascinated by this small community literally clinging to the edge of the world. Although St Kildans were always few in number, their society was extraordinarily well developed - they famously had their own daily `parliament', at which the men of the island would meet and discuss the tasks of the day.