What is recorded here
This film cell commemorative plaque records: Alexander "Sandy" Mackendrick (1912-1993) film director who made Whisky Galore! here on Barra Recorded plaque organisation: Scottish Film Council.
Alexander Mackendrick was a British film director renowned for his comedic films, notably "Whisky Galore!" which he filmed on the island of Barra, showcasing both his directing skills and the unique Scottish setting.
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Places near here
Castlebay from the Parapet of Kisimul CastleCastle, fort or tower · 43 yd
Castlebay from the ChurchChurch, cross or graveyard · 61 yd
Boat to Kisimul CastleCastle, fort or tower · 73 yd
Castlebay Community HallHeritage place · 82 yd
Heaval Island of BarraIsland · 454 yd
Rough hill ground east of CastlebayMountain or hill · 1128 yd
Bàgh BeagBay · 1137 yd
Seat at the Barra War MemorialHeritage place · 1646 yd
Barra War Memorial - WWIHeritage place · 1659 yd
HeabhalMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Beinn na MòineMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Conifer PlantationForest · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: Anne Burgess on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0