Why winning a pub quiz taught me the value of island friendships

A pub quiz turned into a lesson in how friendships form on islands. The writer went in confident—despite mediocre general knowledge, a few strong drinks, and a team name prepared too late—but kept losing badly with friends from Glasgow. This week, after boats were cancelled again, a hostel filled with stranded guests meant the community made its own entertainment. Someone pinged a village WhatsApp chat for a quiz at 6pm, and the author’s small family of three arrived a few minutes late, finding space for a buggy. Though the group varied in age, jobs, and interests, living on the same island helped them connect. The win wasn’t because they suddenly became experts; each person contributed different strengths. The article ends mid-story as “there was a bit of controversy over which co…”.