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Emigrant Stories

The first recorded emigrations from the islands took place in the mid-1700s. The first recorded emigrations from the islands took place in the mid-1700s in … Read more

Village Histories

These stories are excerpts taken from Bill Lawson’s Croft History books. There are now almost sixty Croft History books, all available in our shop. Many … Read more

Names of the Western Isles

It is probably only in the last two hundred years that the people of the Western Isles have used surnames. Previously, although people recognised that … Read more

Western Isles Genealogy

One of the major problems with family tracing in the Western Isles is the scarcity and poor quality of written records. The decennial census is … Read more

Genealogical Services

The Hebrides People ‘Cò Leis Thu?’ genealogy service can help you trace your Western Isles ancestors. We specialise in producing family trees that show people’s … Read more

Oral Tradition

Oral tradition includes song, story, and preservation of family relationships. Written records are generally late and of variable quality in the Western Isles compared to … Read more

Name Standardisation

In using any written sources, it is essential to bear in mind that the people of the islands were overwhelmingly Gaelic speaking. These records were … Read more

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National Lottery Heritage Fund
COSLA
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
UK Government
Our Islands Our Deal
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Scottish Government