Information on exhibitions by the Kinloch Historical Society
The Laxay River, once considered as one of the best Salmon fishing rivers on Lewis, has long been a popular spot for traditional angling (and a legendary site for poaching in the 19th and 20th centuries). With Wild Atlantic Salmon numbers declining and the species now protected, the Soval Estate operates a catch and release […]
Macraes of eishken In March 2026, the Kinloch Historical Society launched the Macreas of Eishken exhibition, celebrating 150 years of the Macrae family serving as gamekeepers of the Eishken Estate. Below is an article from the online publication, “We Love Stornoway” which covered the launch event. “Living history” marks 150 years of family as gamekeepers
In February 2026 we transformed our café space into a shrine of silk, a love of lace and a praise of pearls when we launched Latha na Bainnse (Wedding Day), for a single, unforgettable week. Museum Community Engagement Officer, Gemma Malcolm, who curated the exhibition said, “I’m still catching my breath from how enthusiastically the
On a very wet and very windy November evening, a few hardy folks attended the launch of our Kinloch80 exhibition. This exhibition has been two years in the making, but you could definitely argue it has been longer. The Kinloch Historical Society was formed in 1983, some forty plus years ago, and since then each
Historically, curators were the learned caretakers of cultural heritage, tasked with collecting and preserving precious items. So, why then did our Heritage Manager and Chairperson ask me to curate a transport exhibition? “Me? You want me to put together an exhibition on transport?” I exclaimed, shock and horror coursing through me with the knowledge of
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Eadar an Gearran agus an Cèitinn cho-obraich an oifigeach coimhearsnachd aig Comann Eachdraidh Cheann a Loch agus clas GM5-7 bho Sgoil na Lochan am pròiseact cultarach mu sheinn nan salm. Thug an clas mar ainm air a’phròiseact “Salmaidh”! Rannsaich na sgoilearan deilbh bhideo bho thasglann a’ Chomuinn Eachdraidh, comhraidhean le muinntir an àite, ministeirean, luchd
The Standing Stones of Calanais, erected c. 2900 BC., are an interesting and imposing site. For thousands of years people have been drawn to this cruciform stone monument. Suggestions and myths as to their origin include: a temple, funerary complex, astronomical observatory, men turned to stone, the site of Druid sacrificial ceremonies… Why did a
On 23 May 1964, just off the main north-south road from Stornoway by the turning to Grimshader, the body of a young man was found by brothers John and Donald Macleod of Crossbost, Lewis, who were digging into a peat-bank. On the discovery, they later said “To put it mildly, we both got a bit of
Heritage crafts represent skills and trades which were originally learned and practised out of necessity. Using locally sourced materials and traditional techniques, people in the Outer Hebrides created many items to aid with daily life. Heritage crafts, and the techniques used to make them, are therefore a tangible part of our cultural identity. Heritage crafts,