Lorg na Còigich – “The Footprint of Coigach”

When Coigach crofters faced eviction in 1852, the people, led by the women, successfully resisted five attempts to remove them from the land. That courageous stand—one of the Highlands’ first successful resistances to clearance—echoed across Scotland and beyond, yet there was no physical commemoration of their stand.

Internationally acclaimed local artists Will Maclean RSA and Marian Leven RSA designed a landmark monument for the slope above Achavraie, near Achiltibuie:

Central standing stones encircled by walls sourced from the local ruins

Pathways and seating so everyone—from schoolchildren to hill-walkers—can pause and reflect

Touches of granite, slate and bronze highlighting key moments in the story

Every stone now honours the women and men who defied injustice; every visitor will leave knowing their story.

We have now raised 100% of the fundraising target, and construction is complete thanks to all the generous support of donors and volunteers. We are now finalising podcasts and a new website with a publication and film on the horizon.

The incredible standing stones, which will symbolise the community and the women who resisted evictions, have been found locally after an extensive search of hillsides and shorelines.

Tapadh leat, thank you, for helping keep Coigach’s heritage alive.