Do you have photos of ancestors who emigrated that you would be willing to share with us for a new exhibition? Are you descended from people who emigrated from Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist or Barra?
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A 3-day conference in Stornoway, from 30 Sept to 2 Oct 2025 considering the theme of emigration from a range of perspectives. Mix of in-person and online speakers. Delegates can attend either in person or virtually.
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Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference Wednesday 1 October 2025 (day 2 of 3) In-person & online Venue: Lews Castle, Stornoway, Outer Hebrides
Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference Thursday 2 October 2025 (day 3 of 3) In-person only for day 3 Various field trips across Isle of Lewis
Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference Tuesday 30 September 2025 (day1 of 3) In-person & online Venue: Lews Castle , Stornoway, Outer Hebrides
View a film about historical weather events in the Outer Hebrides, recorded in school log books from the 1870s onwards
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A short history of Lews Castle - with link to the VR tour that is available on site.
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This exhibition celebrates the beauty and fragility of Curlews on their return to the UK’s upland fells to breed, helping us to appreciate their soul-stirring presence in our lives.
Model Making with an emigration theme #HebrideanHomecoming
Model Making Workshop on the theme of Emigration #HebrideanHomecoming