After years of confinement in the sickroom, the last years of Robert Louis Stevenson’s life unfolded like a Boy’s Own adventure as he sailed the Pacific, visiting a string of South Sea islands before settling on Samoa. His travels were recorded in his letters and subsequent accounts, and also in photographs taken by his step-son Lloyd Osbourne, many of which are held by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh. From this rich collection, Stevenson biographer Jeremy Hodges celebrates RLS Day with a small personal selection and shares the amazing stories behind the pictures.
We are delighted to we working once again in partnership with the Robert Louis Stevenson Club.
Island Characters