Hebridean Connections

29/05/2026

From the days when families took the opportunity to have studio photos

Dealbh na seachdainne//Photo of the week

Back row: Neil Angus, Uisdean Macleod
Front: Priogaisean, Angus Murdo Mackay, Lighthill?? The Wednesday group put a question mark against this one. Does nyone know who he is?

Neil Angus, Uisdean Macleod, Priogaisean -
Angus Murdo Mackay, Cnoc an t-Sholais?? Tha ceist aig Buidheann Madainn Diciadain mu dheidhinn am fear seo, a bheil càil a bheachd aig duine co a th'ann?

14/05/2026

Dealbh na seachdainne // Photo of the week!

Chirsty Mary Sglugan le balach (mac aon do theaghlach Sglugain?) le cairt, Bhatasgeir, circa 1940s.

Kirsty Mary Sglugan (Campbell) with a boy (possibly a nephew?) and a cart, Vatisker, circa 1940s.

Photographer unknown.

04/05/2026

A great museum and the Iron Age House is brilliant

30/04/2026

Thank you so much for this post. Comann Eachdraidh Sgìre a’ Bhac and Comann Eachdraidh an Rubha have recently joined and will be adding many new records to what is already a huge resource visited daily by people all over the world. Thanks for being one of our founder members,

It has come to our notice that many of you may not know about the wonderful website Hebridean Connections, nor our involvement with it. Here is a short introduction for you and we hope that if you have not visited this website then this may encourage you to do so.
If once you have looked at the site and feel that there is information that is incorrect or missing from our entries please let us know at [email protected].
If for other members items you can contact Hebridean Connections direct via the website.

Over twenty years ago the Hebridean Connections website was set up to provide thousands of records relating to the genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Outer Hebrides. The material was drawn mostly from the archives of local historical societies (Comann Eachdraidh) and other member organisations, with valuable input from Hebrideans and their descendants around the world. Today, information is being contributed by sixteen organisations from the north of Lewis to Benbecula.

Comann Eachdraidh Sgìre Bhearnaraidh (Bernera Historical Society) is one of the four founder member of Hebridean Connections and has contributed all our genealogical and crofting records to this website. Recently our volunteers have been checking all our records and updating them as required. This is an on-going process as new information is provided to the Comann Eachdraidh and additional persons, places and items of cultural and historical interest are added to the database.

Over the years the website has been upgraded, it is presently using new software and is inchoative and easy to use. It is only limited by the information that is available to the member organisations.

Today Hebridean Connections is operated solely by volunteers in each member organisation, and centrally, who give a lot of their time ensure that the best information is available for all to see.

Due to regulations Hebridean Connections can only publish information of people who are no longer with us. Those looking for living relatives will not find then here, sorry.

https://hebrideanconnections.com/

30/04/2026

Great photo

Dealbh na seachdainne // Photo of the week!

Tha fios againn air cuid de na boireannaich anns an dealbh-sa, ach càite a bheil iad? Ma tha fiosrachadh sam bith agaibh leigibh fios dhuinn!

We know the names of most of these women, but where were they and what was the story behind the photo? We'd love to hear any additional information you might have!

Clì gu deas / left to right: Peggy MacLeod (Peigi Dhòmhnaill 'an Uilleim / Peigeag), Brevik; Mary MacRitchie (Màiri Mhurchaidh Òig), Vat.; Dolina Stewart (Doileag Dhòmhnaill Ruaidh), 10 Back; (Anna Ailein Steam), Gress; Tolsta girl; Kate?, Point; Mairi Toe, Stornoway; Bean Mhurchaidh Chaluim Òig, Stornoway; Flora Morrison (Flòraidh Dhùghaill), Back; Iseabail an t-Siaraich, Vat.; Barbara MacLeod (Barabal Dhòmhnaill Beel); Seonag, Tolsta.

29/04/2026

Domhnal Martainn, DN Smith, Aonghais Macleay and Tarmod Iain Uilleum.

13/12/2025

Still some Pairc Historical Society calendars available for postage. Cost £10 each plus postage of £2.50 for up to 3 calendars. We will also post them directly to friends and relatives. Orders for more than one come with spare envelopes for you to post on. Message here or email [email protected]