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Discover the Legends of the Outer Hebrides: Stowaway
Step into the heart of the Hebrides with our adaptations from Bill Lawson’s History and Legend Series—where every week we bring you a fresh tale of adventure, resilience, and island spirit. Discover the stories that shaped a community!
Uncover Your Family’s Legacy This Christmas – Limited Time Offer
Discover the extraordinary gift of your ancestry, traced back—often to the mid-1700s. Discover the extraordinary gift of your ancestry, traced back usually to the mid 1700s. Our expert research work, building on over 60 years of work by Bill Lawson, ensures the precision and depth of your family history. We carefully bring together oral tradition…
WINNER Lego Competition
Congratulations to 7-year-old Alasdair Iain Murray, winner of our Lego Competition! Alasdair created a tobhta (ruin) from different coloured stones, describing it as roofless with a rough path and partial stone walls. The judges praised his colour choices and descriptive entry. Shown: Alasdair selecting books at the Hebrides People Visitor Centre with his prize money,…
DEADLINE EXTENDED We are Recruiting: Gaelic Officer
With support from Bòrd na Gà idhlig, we are delighted to announce an opportunity to join the Hebrides People team as a Gaelic Officer, during a very exciting time for the centre. Read on to learn more about the opportunity and for details on the application process. Job Title: Gaelic OfficerEmployer: Hebrides People Visitor CentreLocation: …
Hebrides People Visitor Centre – Development Plans
Development plans for the Hebrides People Visitor Centre,
HebCelt Festival
On 18th July 2025, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the visitor centre, we look forward to welcoming Nova Scotian folk-duo, Cassie and Maggie to the Hebrides People Visitor Centre.
Chris Lawson – International Women’s Day #IWD2025
On this International Women’s Day, we remember Chris Lawson, Bill’s late wife and business partner, behind the success of the incredible Hebrides People genealogical resource. Originally from Point, on the Isle of Lewis, Chris trained as a nurse and midwife before returning to the island to care for her mother. Chris was always interested in…
Funding boost delivers new jobs to support heritage
Vital development work that could deliver more than £1 million National Lottery support for researching, preserving and sharing Hebridean heritage has been given a boost with funding two new project staff. Northton Heritage Trust is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its heritage project, made possible through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.…
Contributor Directors – Nominations Open
Northton Heritage Trust Ltd is holding an election for one Contributor Director to join the Board, who will also serve as a Trustee of the Charity. Our current Contributor Director is also eligible for re-election. Our Trustees play a key role in supporting the management team at Hebrides People, helping to drive the organisation’s overall…
