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Urras Leabhraichean nan Eilean – The Islands Book Trust is a registered charity that works to extend appreciation of the history of Scottish islands in their wider context through talks, conferences, visits, publications, education and research.

24/06/2026

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OUR NEW CROFTING LIFE Join us for the launch of Our New Crofting Life by Isabella De Santis and David Bartles-Smith.A be...
17/06/2026

OUR NEW CROFTING LIFE
Join us for the launch of Our New Crofting Life by Isabella De Santis and David Bartles-Smith.

A beautifully illustrated account of the authors' journey establishing a new crofting enterprise in rural Lewis, based on extracts from their diaries and experiences.

📅 Saturday 27th June
🕚 11.00am
📍 Resource Centre, Kershader, South Lochs
🚜 Followed by a guided visit to the authors' croft in Lemreway
🎟 Free attendance

A wonderful opportunity to hear first-hand about modern crofting life in the Hebrides.

Book Trust event in partnership with the Crobeag Estate, to whom we are extremely grateful for their support and assista...
16/06/2026

Book Trust event in partnership with the Crobeag Estate, to whom we are extremely grateful for their support and assistance.

The day provided an opportunity to learn about and discuss this important scheduled historic monument before participants enjoyed a guided visit to the island. Thanks to the generosity of Crobeag Estate, a limited number of cars were able to travel along the private estate road, allowing access as close as possible to the causeway.

The event began at the Resource Centre in Kershader, South Lochs, where participants attended an illustrated talk exploring the history of the tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille (St Columba's Isle), located near the mouth of Loch Erisort. The talk focused particularly on the remains of the early church dedicated to St Columba (Eaglais Chaluim Chille), together with its associated graveyard and burial enclosures.

Participants travelled by shared cars to Crobeag and crossed the causeway at low tide to visit the island. The group explored the historic church site, graveyard and burial enclosures while enjoying favourable walking conditions across the beach and causeway.

The walk from the causeway to the church proved accessible, covering approximately 300 metres across relatively level ground. Participants spent around two hours on the island learning about its history, archaeology and cultural significance.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the day such an enjoyable and informative occasion.

This Saturday!
11/06/2026

This Saturday!

Explore Eilean Chaluim Chille with Islands Book TrustJoin us on Saturday 13th June for an illustrated talk and guided vi...
03/06/2026

Explore Eilean Chaluim Chille with Islands Book Trust

Join us on Saturday 13th June for an illustrated talk and guided visit to the historic tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille (St Columba's Isle) in South Lochs.

Learn about the island's early church, graveyard and burial enclosures before walking across the causeway at low tide to visit the site itself.

Saturday 13th June
10.00am
Resource Centre, Kershader, South Lochs

Free event, donations welcome
Stout footwear advised
No booking required.

NEW BOOK LAUNCH – ECHOES FROM AN ISLAND'S PASTIslands Book Trust is delighted to announce the publication of Echoes From...
02/06/2026

NEW BOOK LAUNCH – ECHOES FROM AN ISLAND'S PAST
Islands Book Trust is delighted to announce the publication of Echoes From an Island's Past: Early Ecclesiastical Sites on North Uist by Donald MacAulay.

A labour of love by a native of North Uist, this richly illustrated guide explores the island's remarkable early Christian heritage, bringing together local history, archaeology, photography and detailed site information in a single volume.

The book provides an accessible introduction to North Uist's ecclesiastical past and offers visitors and residents alike a fascinating guide to some of the island's most significant and often overlooked historic sites.

Join us for the official launch:
📅 Saturday 6th June
🕚 11.00am
📍 Taigh Sgire Sholais, Sollas, North Uist

The launch will be followed by a guided visit to several nearby sites featured in the book.

Attendance is free and advance booking is not required. Donations to Islands Book Trust are welcome.

Copies of the book will be available on the day and through the Islands Book Trust website.

SPECIAL 1 DAY CONFERENCE, SKYE, 30 MAYJoin Islands Book Trust at An Crubh, Sleat, Skye for The Misrepresentation of Gael...
29/05/2026

SPECIAL 1 DAY CONFERENCE, SKYE, 30 MAY

Join Islands Book Trust at An Crubh, Sleat, Skye for The Misrepresentation of Gaelic History and Culture Over the Centuries.

This important symposium brings together leading Gaelic scholars to examine how Gaelic Scotland’s history and culture have been misrepresented, whether deliberately or through ignorance, across generations of writing, tourism, promotion and public understanding.

Saturday 30 May
10.00am to 4.00pm
An Crubh, Sleat, Skye

Tickets
£5 for IBT members
£10 for non members
For details visit islandsbooktrust.org

TONIGHT! Between the Echoes by Angus Macmillan.A series of upcoming readings exploring place, memory, and belonging thro...
27/05/2026

TONIGHT! Between the Echoes by Angus Macmillan.
A series of upcoming readings exploring place, memory, and belonging through the lived experience of Lewis. Drawing on landscape, language, and community, the work moves between personal narrative and wider reflection on how we understand home.
Event dates:

Wednesday 27 May, 4pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
More information: islandsbooktrust.org




11/05/2026

Between the Echoes by Angus Macmillan.
A series of upcoming readings exploring place, memory, and belonging through the lived experience of Lewis. Drawing on landscape, language, and community, the work moves between personal narrative and wider reflection on how we understand home.

Event dates:

Monday 11 May, 7.30pm
Ravenspoint Centre, Kershader, Isle of Lewis

Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm
The New Lewis, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Wednesday 27 May, 4pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

More information: islandsbooktrust.org




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Kinloch Community Hub
Balallan
HS29PN

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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