Voices from the Past | Karen Inkster Vance

Aug 26, 20245 min read

From Shetland Sailor to Vancouver Island Coal Miner

Gilbert Inkster left Shetland to sail in the merchant service, then jumped ship on Vancouver Island in 1888. Read more about his journey

Jan 25, 20244 min read

It’s Robbie Burns day, so to commemorate I thought I'd share the following story. My great-grandfather, Peter Inkster (1879-1958) of...

Nov 8, 20231 min read

We are excited to announce that Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe by Karen Inkster Vance, is now available for purchase online...

Sep 8, 20231 min read

Thanks to the Shetland Library and the Shetland Family History Society for hosting my book launch and presentation for Voices from the...

Sep 5, 20231 min read

Today I gave an interview at BBC Radio Shetland to promote my upcoming book launch on Saturday, September 9 for Voices from the Past:...

Aug 23, 20232 min read

The 2nd edition of Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe is now available for purchase from the UK (worldwide shipping)! You can...

Jun 28, 20231 min read

After four years of research, writing, and revision, the 2nd edition of Voices from the Past: Stories of North Roe will finally be...