Stornoway Historical Society

12/05/2025

50 years of the Comhairle, yes it's been that long. A new book to commemorate this anniversary is about to be published.

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2025/events-planned-mark-50-years-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar

18/04/2025

Our website has been given a refresh. Have a look at:

Welcome to Stornoway Historical Society and to our website We hope you enjoy browsing through the features and gallery whether you’re a real SY or just interested in the town and island. If you have any memories you could send us, questions you think we could help with, please contact us. You migh...

09/04/2025

Stornoway RNLI is having an Easter Afternoon Tea on Saturday 19th April. The added bonus is that Stornoway Historical Society Chairman, Malcolm Macdonald will be giving a talk on Stornoway Shops. Come along and support your local RNLI

A date for your diaries - Saturday 19th April. We look forward to welcoming you to our Easter afternoon tea with raffles, great craic, a talk on old SY shops and, of course, carrot cake!

31/03/2025

Iolaire Centre meeting Tuesday 1st April.

31/03/2025

A reminder that the AGM of Stornoway Historical Society is TONIGHT at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers, Sandwick Road. This will be followed by the final public lecture of the 2024/25 season at 7.00pm. Malcolm Macdonald will speaking on 'A History of Stornoway Football. All welcome. Entry is by donation.

28/03/2025

A reminder that Stornoway Historical Society has it's AGM on Monday 31st March at 6,30pm in the Council Chambers, Sandwick Rd. This will be followed by the last public lecture of the current season at 7pm. Our Chairman, Malcolm Macdonald will be presenting a talk entitled 'A History of Stornoway Football'.

Doors open at 6.30pm. Entry is by donation.

21/03/2025

AGM and March 2025 Lecture

The final talk in the Society's current winter series will be held on Monday 31st March at 7.00pm in the Council Chambers, Sandwick Road. Our Chairman, Malcolm Macdonald will be giving a lecture about 'A History of Stornoway Football', a subject with which he is very well acquainted.

The talk will be preceded by the AGM of Stornoway Historical Society at 6.30 pm. Entry is by donation.

19/03/2025

Nice pic of the Town Hall by a talented SY blone

The townhall clock... come on, sing along everyone... 🎶🎵😁.........

19/03/2025

Isles of the West film linked below.

A very interesting documentary about the Western Isles of Scotland/Hebrides released in 1940. This shows Life on the islands, including some very primitive b...