Life in the Black House: Arnol, Isle of Lewis

The remote islands on the north-west coast of Scotland have been inhabited for thousands of years. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side, the island of Lewis is battered with fierce storms and crashing waves. Island life can be harsh, and buildings must be built to last. The stone black houses in the village of Arnol show how the way of life has changed very little for hundreds of years, and how modern buildings have replaced these traditional structures.