Martin noted in 1697 that the citizens seemed "happier than the generality of mankind as being almost the only people in the world who feel the sweetness of true liberty", and in the 19th century their health and well being was contrasted favourably with conditions elsewhere in the Hebrides.
Martin noted in 1697 that the citizens seemed «happier than the generality of mankind as being almost the only people in the world who feel the sweetness of true liberty», and in the 19th century their health and well being was contrasted favourably with conditions elsewhere in the Hebrides.