Monthly Archives: October 2010

Halloween photo: Teampall Mholuidh

The photo above shows St. Moluag’s temple in Europie during its restoration in 1912.  The origin of the temple is unclear,  one theory suggests it was built by the son of a Scandinavian king, who converted to Christianity and wanted … Continue reading

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The Genealogy MOWG

Yesterday the three of us gave the first of what is likely to be many presentations to the Genealogy MOWG in the Council Chamber in Stornoway. The MOWG (Members & Officers Working Group) is a Comhairle group chaired by Cllr … Continue reading

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Friday photoblog

Instead of a photo I thought that this week I would look at few fantastic websites that make use of Rephotography.  Rephotography can be the creation a ‘then and now’ perspective in one image by taking an old image of … Continue reading

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East Loch Roag

Last night, David and I made our way to the Breasclete Community Hall, to meet with East Loch Roag’s Comann Eachdraidh. Our aim was to meet some of their members and explain what Tasglann nan Eilean Siar was aiming to … Continue reading

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Friday photo: Western Isles Transport Preservation Group

David and I had a very interesting meeting with members of the Western Isles Transport Preservation Group last night.  They are interested in preserving the transport history of the Western Isles, and have recently acquired and are busy renovating a … Continue reading

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Spreading the word

We’re delighted to announce the publication of our first online newsletter An Tasglannaichean. Roughly translating from the Gaelic for “The Archivists” its purpose is to focus on particular aspects of the Tasglann project in a way that isn’t so suited to … Continue reading

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Thursday Photo: Time for holidays!

We have got a long weekend here at Tasglann nan Eilean Siar, so your photo is once again a day early! Above is a photo of children in Uist surveying the wares of a fair.  Some of the children appear … Continue reading

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A good grilling

Regular visitors to the blog will know the Tasglann nan Eilean Siar is a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Comunn na Gàidhlig.  In order to over-see the project’s activities a Steering … Continue reading

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Friday photo: A good geansaidh!

As promised here is your second photo for the week, and it comes with the oath that I shan’t forget my Friday Photo ever again!  It is horrible weather in Stornoway today, pouring with rain and chilly to boot.  What … Continue reading

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