An overview of our services and how we may be able to help you
Tasglann nan Eilean is the archive service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the local authority which covers the Outer Hebrides. Our role is to collect, preserve and provide access to the archive collections in our care.
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Museum nan Eilean is the local authority museum service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. We operate two accredited museums and two museum stores in two islands - Lewis and Benbecula.
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Archaeology Service provides information and advice for development planning in the Outer Hebrides and helps to promote the historic environment.
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Archaeology advice about metal detecting, Treasure Trove and human remains
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Advice about depositing or gifting collections or objects to Outer Hebrides archive or museum service
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Bring Curriculum for Excellence to life with the help of Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean collections and exhibitions. Either through class visits to the museum and archive, loan boxes or our online education resources.
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If you are doing research on any aspect of the history of the Outer Hebrides we may have sources that could help.
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The Special Exhibitions gallery in Stornoway and the Museum gallery in Benbecula both host special exhibitions. If you have an exhibition that you would like to propose please apply.
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Museum and Tasglann nan Eilean welcomes families and young people to visit us. We also have a range of online activities which can be done at home.
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Advice and support from the Outer Hebrides Heritage Services and links to external support from other agencies for community heritage groups
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Heritage Grants are available for community heritage organisations (Comainn Eachdraidh)
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Outer Hebrides Heritage Services have a number of policies which define the standards we aspire to and provide a governance framework for all the public services that we deliver.
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