Projects

We work in partnership with Universities and other bodies on specific projects.

Presently we are involved in the Clan Mackenzie/Seaforth Project with Clan Mackenzie, UHI, and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. This involves researching the history of the Mackenzie’s who came to Lewis in 1610 and shortly afterward established a stronghold in our locality at Loch Seaforth – and thereafter created the Seaforth Regiment.

To see projects we have already completed, please visit our Project Archive by clicking the button below.

Project Archive

Clan Mackenzie / Seaforth Project

Kinloch Historical Society : Seaforth

The project seeks to research, document, and highlight this important period in the area’s history and use the information to create a unique visitor attraction, in an area that is rurally isolated.

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Alex Maciver Pipe Tunes

We proudly present this new KHS publication which brings together a selection of 30 pipe tunes by Pipe Major Alex M Macivor, along with some biographical details. The tunes were collected by one of his former pupils, Hector Russell. We are indebted to Hector, and also Alex’s maternal cousin, Rena Macnaughton, and his paternal cousin Christina Macleod for preserving these pipe tunes and assisting with the publication of this booklet. It is now available for purchase in our gift shop. 

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Other Services

The Society is active in promoting the heritage and genealogy of the Kinloch area, by researching, recording, and conserving the oral history, oral tradition, heritage, genealogy, and culture of the area. Additionally, we provide the following:
  • Dioghlum: We produce a bi-annual magazine - Dioghlum. This has been published continuously since 1993.
  • Books: Our Society publishes books that are significant to the history, heritage & culture of the area.
  • Exhibiting artifacts: The Society exhibits artifacts collected over the existence of the Historical Society, which depicts life as it was in Kinloch in the early 20th century.
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