Monthly Archives: November 2012

Friday photo; Paying the rent

Last week, Donna and David gave a talk at Ness Historical Society about archive records held by the Comhairle and the Barvas rent ledgers held in Stornoway library were of great interest. The ledgers list every croft within the parish … Continue reading

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Friday photo; What are you having for dinner?

Lewis Combination Poorhouse was opened at Coulregrein, Stornoway, in 1896 as a place of last resort for the destitute of the parishes of Barvas, Lochs, Stornoway and Uig. From 1911, the poorhouse also gave shelter to “mild lunatics”,  who previously would have … Continue reading

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Friday photo; A view from…where??

Last year we were sent a collection of photographs of monuments and landmarks of Lewis and Harris taken by the late Glasgow-based amateur photograph, Georgina Watt, in around 2000.  The collection of 56 images includes views of Stornoway, Tolsta, Luskentyre, Dalmore … Continue reading

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Friday photo; Kenneth Mackenzie Mill

The photo above, taken from the James Shaw Grant collection, shows a man working at the Kenneth Mackenzie mill in Stornoway.  A fantastic image that shows the depth of work that goes into creating the famous Clo Mor.

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All change in Scalpay

Whilst the world sat watching the American election coverage, Scalpay village hall was the scene of vote counting as the residents voted to to take ownership of their island from the proprietor.  So, to mark the occasion, we thought it … Continue reading

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History of Cross School 1879-1959

Last night, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis launched the first volume of their publication on Cross School’s history which covers the years of 1879-1959. Chair of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Annie MacSween spoke briefly about the contents of the book and thanked those … Continue reading

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Friday photo; Sir Norman Macleod of Berneray

Sir Norman Macleod of Berneray was knighted for his loyalty to the royal cause by King Charles II, having fought Cromwell’s armies at Stornoway, Worcestor and Loch Garry in the 17th Century. The burial plaque above is at St Clements … Continue reading

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