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Urras Leabhraichean nan Eilean – The Islands Book Trust is a registered charity that works to extend appreciation of the history of Scottish islands in their wider context through talks, conferences, visits, publications, education and research.

11/06/2026

This Saturday!

03/06/2026

Explore Eilean Chaluim Chille with Islands Book Trust

Join us on Saturday 13th June for an illustrated talk and guided visit to the historic tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille (St Columba's Isle) in South Lochs.

Learn about the island's early church, graveyard and burial enclosures before walking across the causeway at low tide to visit the site itself.

Saturday 13th June
10.00am
Resource Centre, Kershader, South Lochs

Free event, donations welcome
Stout footwear advised
No booking required.

02/06/2026

NEW BOOK LAUNCH – ECHOES FROM AN ISLAND'S PAST
Islands Book Trust is delighted to announce the publication of Echoes From an Island's Past: Early Ecclesiastical Sites on North Uist by Donald MacAulay.

A labour of love by a native of North Uist, this richly illustrated guide explores the island's remarkable early Christian heritage, bringing together local history, archaeology, photography and detailed site information in a single volume.

The book provides an accessible introduction to North Uist's ecclesiastical past and offers visitors and residents alike a fascinating guide to some of the island's most significant and often overlooked historic sites.

Join us for the official launch:
📅 Saturday 6th June
🕚 11.00am
📍 Taigh Sgire Sholais, Sollas, North Uist

The launch will be followed by a guided visit to several nearby sites featured in the book.

Attendance is free and advance booking is not required. Donations to Islands Book Trust are welcome.

Copies of the book will be available on the day and through the Islands Book Trust website.

29/05/2026

SPECIAL 1 DAY CONFERENCE, SKYE, 30 MAY

Join Islands Book Trust at An Crubh, Sleat, Skye for The Misrepresentation of Gaelic History and Culture Over the Centuries.

This important symposium brings together leading Gaelic scholars to examine how Gaelic Scotland’s history and culture have been misrepresented, whether deliberately or through ignorance, across generations of writing, tourism, promotion and public understanding.

Saturday 30 May
10.00am to 4.00pm
An Crubh, Sleat, Skye

Tickets
£5 for IBT members
£10 for non members
For details visit islandsbooktrust.org

27/05/2026

TONIGHT! Between the Echoes by Angus Macmillan.
A series of upcoming readings exploring place, memory, and belonging through the lived experience of Lewis. Drawing on landscape, language, and community, the work moves between personal narrative and wider reflection on how we understand home.
Event dates:

Wednesday 27 May, 4pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
More information: islandsbooktrust.org

11/05/2026

Between the Echoes by Angus Macmillan.
A series of upcoming readings exploring place, memory, and belonging through the lived experience of Lewis. Drawing on landscape, language, and community, the work moves between personal narrative and wider reflection on how we understand home.

Event dates:

Monday 11 May, 7.30pm
Ravenspoint Centre, Kershader, Isle of Lewis

Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm
The New Lewis, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Wednesday 27 May, 4pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

More information: islandsbooktrust.org

05/05/2026

Ar Saorsa / Our Freedom (English below)

Bha pròiseact, Ar Saorsa, a’ coimhead air beatha bhoireannach aig àm an Dàrna Cogaidh. A’ toirt am follais sgeulachdan a chaidh a dhìochuimhneachadh bho chruinneachaidhean na leabharlainn.

Aig an tachartas seo, cluinnidh sibh bho Anne Frater, a’ roinn nan sgeulachdan a lorg i tro rannsachadh anns na cruinneachaidhean againn agus ag obair leis a’ choimhearsnachd ionadail. Thèid obair-ealain ùr le Moira Maclean, a chaidh a chruthachadh mar fhreagairt do rannsachadh Anne, fhoillseachadh, còmhla ri dealbhan a thog Alicia Bruce tron a’ phròiseict agus a tha a-nis nam pàirt de thaisbeanadh nàiseanta a tha a’ siubhal air feadh na dùthcha.

Feasgar de sgeulachdan, ealain agus meòrachadh, a’ comharrachadh neart, seasmhachd agus tabhartas bhoireannach aig na h-amannan as dùbhlanaiche.

Fhuair an tachartas seo taic bho Ionad Ealain Àm ri Teachd, le maoineachadh bho Chomhairle Ealain Shasainn agus Fèis Luach.

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Join us for an evening of discovery celebrating the overlooked voices of island women during the war.

This special event shares the findings of a recent research project that delved deep into our collections, uncovering powerful and often forgotten stories of women’s lives, work, and resilience in wartime island communities.

Hear from Anne Frater, our Reader‑in‑Residence, who will reflect on her journey through our collection and the stories that emerged along the way. Explore new artwork by Moira Maclean, created in response to Anne’s research, and view striking images that now form part of a national touring exhibition, connecting this local project to similar work happening across the country.
An evening of stories, art, and reflection, this event invites us to see our collections, and our history, in a new light.

This event is supported by Future AFuture Arts Centresunding from the Arts Council of England and Luach Festival.

📸 Alicia Bruce
Book now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988493453448?aff=oddtdtcAn LanntaireHebridean Connections Islands Book Trustsstories

21/04/2026

A new addition at the Cabarfeidh.
The Islands Book Trust Cabinet brings together a curated selection of island writing, drawn from across our catalogue.

Memoir, history, language, landscape, and lived experience sit side by side, offering a small window into a much wider body of work.

Each book reflects the depth and diversity of Scotland’s islands, rooted locally and connected beyond.

Browse the cabinet during your visit and take a piece of the islands with you.

01/04/2026

SCARP BOAT TRIP

Join Islands Book Trust for a guided visit to the island of Scarp, exploring the village and cemetery with local insight.

1 August, 11am

Departing Hushinish, North Harris

Details and booking via islandsbooktrust.org

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Kinloch Community Hub
Balallan
HS29PN

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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Website

https://islandsbooktrust.org/

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