Here you will find an alphabetical listing of our network of community-based heritage organisations based throughout the islands. You can find out more about the background to these organisations and related projects here.
Please note that it is recommended that visitors contact organisations in advance of a visit, as Outer Hebrides Heritage Services cannot guarantee that all information is up to date. We welcome feedback for any amendments.
Old Cross School
Cross
Ness
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0SN
Ness Historical Society was established in 1977. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history, language, culture and heritage of the Ness to Ballantrushal area.
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North Lochs Community Centre
Leurbost
Isle of Lewis
HS2 9NU
North Lochs Historical Society was formed in 1988. The group meets in the Community Centre in Leurbost and its activities cover the communities of Ranish, Crossbost, Grimshader, Leurbost, Lochganvich and Achmore.
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Schoolhouse
North Tolsta
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0NH
North Tolsta Historical Society was re-established in 1999 and has a base in the village which is open by appointment for those who wish to view the archives held.
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Carinish Old School
Carinish
North Uist
HS6 5EJ
North Uist Historical Society is based at Taigh Chearsabhagh museum and arts centre in Lochmaddy and regularly organises exhibitions based on the heritage of the island.
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Ravenspoint Centre
Kershader
Lewis
HS2 9QA
Pairc Historical Society was formed in 1990 and is based at the Ravenspoint community museum in Kershader, South Lochs, Isle of Lewis.
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Aros an Rubha,
Knock,
Point,
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0BW
Comann Eachdraidh an Rubha (Point Historical Society) began in 1982 and covers the area known as Point over the Braigh to the east of Stornoway.
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Seallam! Visitor Centre,
Northton,
Isle of Harris,
HS3 3JA
The Seallam! visitor centre offers a family history service based on genealogical research carried out over many years by Bill and the late Chris Lawson.
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Scalpay Community Centre,
Parkview Terrace,
Isle of Scalpay
Comunn Eachdraidh Scalpaigh is a local history society that promotes the history, heritage and culture of the island of Scalpay.
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Leverhulme Memorial Primary School,
Leverburgh,
Isle of Harris
South Harris Historical Society was established in 2017 to preserve and promote the heritage of South Harris.
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Kildonan Museum,
Kildonan,
South Uist,
HS8 5RZ
South Uist Historical Society was founded in 1989 and is based at Kildonan Museum on the Isle of South Uist. The museum has gained accredited status with Museums Galleries Scotland.
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Stornoway Town Hall,
2 Cromwell Street,
Stornoway,
HS1 2DB
Stornoway Historical Society was established in 1992 and has premises at Stornoway Town Hall where a regular series of exhibitions is presented.
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Uig Museum,
Uig Community Centre,
Timsgarry,
Isle of Lewis,
HS2 9JT
Uig Historical Society was established in 1984 and covers the area from Scaliscro to Breanish, including the islands off the West coast of the area.
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