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  • Uig Museum/ Taigh Tasgaidh agus Tasglann ÙigComann Eachdraidh Uig is the local historical society in the district of Uig, in the far south west of the Isle of Lewis.  We run a registered museum, maintain an archive, research aspects of local history, collect objects and photographs, help with genealogy enquiries, organise talks, undertake occasional projects and meet regularly to discuss old news and new news. The community of Uig consists of some 20 small active crofting townships on Loch Roag and the open sea, from Gisla to Brenish.  The population is about 400.  Local interest in history and heritage (whether archaeology, the Vikings, legends and stories, clearance and settlement, ethnography, genealogy, crofting or fishing) is huge and the Comann Eachdraidh has amassed a large and very detailed body of knowledge.  Previously housed in Lochcroistean School (now a cafe), the society moved in 1998 to the new community centre overlooking Timsgarry and Uig Sands, where the museum and archive can be visited. [gallery] The Hebridean Comann Eachdraidh movement was born in 1977 with the establishment of the first such society on Lewis, at Ness.  Every community throughout the Hebrides now supports a Comann Eachdraidh, all dedicated to collecting and preserving the language and cultural history of the islands.  Comann Eachdraidh…
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Comann Eachdraichd Uig

Comann Eachdraichd Uig

Fresh Notes and old stories – From Uig Historical Society, Isle of Lewis

Category: Archive photos (page 5)

Annie and Donald 1952

The wedding of Annie Macdonald 11 Geshader and Donald Macdonald, Kirkibost and Gisla, at Ceann Langabhat. Kate and John (Lion)…
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Posted on: 3 August 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Some Uig Folk

Some photos from Mary (Smith) Macleod, Lochcroistean.
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Posted on: 2 August 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Eathar na h-Airde

The Aird Boat, below Gallan Head. At the oars Donald Macleod 2 Aird (Dòmhnall Bàn) and John Macleod 8 Aird…
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Posted on: 1 August 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

More from Crowlista

More from John Blair – at the sheep, c1980.
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Posted on: 31 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Cornstacks in Brenish

Cornstacks near Tulloch Ard in Brenish:  Kenny Maclean (Kenny Point) and his cousin Henry Bethune in the foreground; Finlay Maclean…
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Posted on: 31 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Crowlista School, c1966

As we’re in Crowlista… thanks to Donald and Cathie Mary for the list of names. Teachers Miss Ann Macdonald Stornoway…
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Posted on: 30 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Pictures from Crowlista, c1977-80

Mòran taing to John Blair for sending a superb collection of photos from Crowlista and the fanks – this is…
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Posted on: 30 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

On the Dancefloor

On the dancefloor by Lochcroistean with the Geshader, Ungeshader and Lochcroistean cousins, at a birthday party for one of the…
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Posted on: 29 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

More from Mangersta School, c1960

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Posted on: 29 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Valtos School 1952

Teachers Donald Maclean Shawbost and Annie Macaulay 35 Cliff Back: 1. Donald N Morrison 32 Valtos 2. Norrie Mackay 31…
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Posted on: 27 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Coming from the Valtos Shieling

Valtos men at Gisla, returning from the shielings (both Airigh an Fhorsa NB117226 and Airigh Bo Nighean Mhuirich NB 105224 –…
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Posted on: 26 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Four Uigeachs in Sydney

Four Uigeachs in Sydney, Australia, circa 1916.  From left, Malcolm Morrison 8 Mangersta (Zinc), Norman Smith ex 2 Ungeshader (Tarmod…
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Posted on: 24 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Lochcroistean School, 1958

Teacher Babag Smith Back: 1. John Macdonald Carishader 2. Donald A Macdonald Scaliscro 3. Kenny A Mackay Geshader 7 Geshader…
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Posted on: 23 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Valtos School 1928-9

Teachers Bella Macaskill (Lochs/Goathill) and Frank Maciver (Back) Back: 1. John Macaulay 23 Valtos (lost WW2) 2. Dol Angus Macrae…
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Posted on: 21 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Mrs Matheson’s Leaving Do, 1972

From Chrissie Matheson’s leaving party when she retired from Lochcroistean School in December 1972.
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Posted on: 20 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Another Uig Outing, 1930s

Lovely hats but we haven’t yet identified any of the ladies – ideas welcome.   Click for closer inspection.  Yes I…
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Posted on: 19 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Valtos School 1954

(click to enlarge) Headmaster Donald Maclean Shawbost; Teacher Annie Macaulay 35 Cliff Back Row: 1. Donald Maciver 8 Crowlista 2. Calum…
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Posted on: 18 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Days Out from Uig

Excursions to Harris and Ness, late 1980s (?).  Click to enlarge.
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Posted on: 17 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

The Kneep Boat

  Identification sorted: 1. Donald Macleod Kneep (am Buthaide – the Puffin, because of his nose) 2. Donald Maclennan 15…
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Posted on: 16 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin

Valtos School 1958

(click to enlarge) Headmaster Donald Maclean Shawbost, Teacher Annie Macaulay 35 Cliff Back Row:  1. Calum A Mackay 13 Kneep 2.…
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Posted on: 13 July 2008 Last updated on: 26 June 2023 Written by: admin
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