Tag Archives: Berneray

Friday photo: Berneray

Posted on September 5, 2014 by David Powell

This week we’re in Berneray in the Sound of Harris for our image of the week. I particularly like the small boat featured in the bottom left and the two next to the house!  Not sure where on Berneray this … Continue reading →

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Friday photo; Sir Norman Macleod of Berneray

Posted on November 2, 2012 by David Powell

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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Friday photo; Berneray Week

Posted on July 13, 2012 by David Powell

Today is the first day of Berneray Week, a festival of the language, culture and people of Berneray.  With activities ranging from céilidhs to Gaelic classes to a 10K, this years festival is sure to be a great success.  Log onto … Continue reading →

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Friday photo and song; Berneray Week

Posted on July 15, 2011 by David Powell

With the Tall Ships and the Hebridean Celtic Festival flooding the town in Stornoway, it’s easy to forget that there is plenty going on across the Western Isles!  Kicking off down South today is Berneray Week, with dance lessons at … Continue reading →

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Barra to Berneray

Posted on May 11, 2011 by David Powell

On Saturday we hosted a networking event in Sgoil Lionacleit for the Comainn Eachdraidh between Barra and Berneray in order to facilitate encourage transfer of skills and knowledge.  The day was a great success and enjoyed by all, with representatives … Continue reading →

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Visit to Southern Isles

Posted on September 2, 2010 by David Powell

An important part of the TnES project is working with Comainn Eachdraidh (historical societies) and providing them with advice and support.  Although we are based in Stornoway, the project will work across the Western Isles from Butt to Barra, and in … Continue reading →

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